The Record
For the Record – Friday, June 14
Fort Madison Police Report 6/13/19 – 1:25 p.m – Wilma Lee Reil, 79, of West Point was cited on failure to maintain control in the 1000 block of Ave. G. She was released upon citation. [Read More…]
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Fort Madison News
RSVP looking for volunteers for Baxter Sports Complex
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – RSVP/United Way of the Great River Region is looking for volunteers to fill several volunteer positions at Baxter Sports Complex. The open positions are the following; Hawker (runs golf [Read More…]
The Record
For the Record – Thursday, June 13, 2019
Fort Madison Police Report 06/11/19 – 10:26 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of a personal injury accident at the intersection of Richards and Oak drives. 06/11/19 – 11:00 a.m. – Fort [Read More…]
Lee County News
Lee County added to federal aid declaration
Designation is for first phase of damage incurred between March 12 and May 16 DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds has received word that additional assistance is now available to public and nonprofit entities in [Read More…]
The Record
For the Record – Tuesday, June 11, 2019
Fort Madison Police Report 06/07/19 – 3:45 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of a burglary in progress in the 3400 block of Avenue P. 06/07/19 – 8:47 a.m. – Fort Madison [Read More…]
Lee County News
Area officials look to cleanup as flood waters subside
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – With flood stages gradually falling and waters receding back into the banks of the Mississippi, area officials are now assessing damage and beginning clean up. At Tuesday’s regular [Read More…]
Lee County News
Two killed in early Sunday morning mishap
BY PCC STAFF DONNELLSON – An early morning accident near Donnellson has claimed the lives of two area men and left another hospitalized. According to Iowa State Patrol reports, at about 1:17 a.m. Sunday morning [Read More…]
Auction Block
Apprentice ironworkers test skills at Keokuk competiion
BY PCC STAFF KEOKUK – More than 90 apprentice ironworkers descended on Keokuk’s Kindustry Park on Thursday as part of an annual district apprenticeship competition. Apprentices from seven states came to Keokuk to compete in [Read More…]
The Record
For the Record – Saturday, June 8, 2019
Fort Madison Police Report 06/05/19 – 2:14 p.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of a property damage accident in the 5400 block of Avenue O. 06/06/19 – 12:13 a.m. – Fort Madison [Read More…]
The Record
For the Record – Wednesday, June 5, 2019
Fort Madison Police Report 06/04/19 – 4:59 p.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of a property damage accident in the 2100 block of Avenue E. Lee County Sheriff’s Report 06/04/19 – 4:23 [Read More…]
Lee County News
County to contract rural bridge inspections
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – On the heels of a rural timber bridge that collapsed on Monday, Lee County will have an independent inspector come out and take a look at 20 bridges [Read More…]
The Record
For the Record – Monday, June 3, 2019
Fort Madison Police Report 5/31/19 – 6:08 a.m – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of a property damage accident in the 3400 block of Ave. L. 5/31/19 – 7:42 a.m – Fort Madison [Read More…]
Lee County News
Conservation district plans full slate of summer events
LEE COUNTY – The Lee County Conservation District has released a full line-up of summer events and activities for residents of all ages, including a new online camp sign-up at www.mycountyparks.com. June begins with LCC’s [Read More…]
Education
United Way’s RSVP wraps up year’s school reading program
Submitted article LEE COUNTY RSVP/UNITED WAY OF THE GREAT RIVER REGION Literacy Program has held end of year wrap-up parties at all three schools enrolled in the program. Our Literacy Program targets students in 2nd [Read More…]
Opinion
Letter to the Editor – Central Lee may put forth bond issue
In Central Lee, we are fortunate to live in a community with truly exceptional public schools. In fact, we are known throughout our region for the exceptional academic and extracurricular opportunities our schools deliver to [Read More…]
Lee County News
Lee County in governor’s disaster area proclamation
BY PCC STAFF DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation today for 10 counties in response to heavy rains, hail, straight-line winds, tornadoes, widespread flooding, and flash flooding beginning May 17 and [Read More…]
The Record
For the Record – Tuesday, May 28, 2019
Fort Madison Police Report 05/23/19 – 5:11 p.m. – Fort Madison Police arrested Steve Raekay Londie, 28, of Keokuk, in the 1600 block of Avenue M, on a warrant for probation violation out of Illinois [Read More…]
Fort Madison News
County gives nod to Weber serving as FMPD interim chief
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR MONTROSE – Staff from the Lee County Sheriff’s Department is already at work helping fill in at the Fort Madison Police Department. As soon as Lee County Supervisors gave unanimous approval [Read More…]
Iowa News
Reynolds signs property tax bill into law
Bill requires a 2/3 majority override on budgets that exceed previous year’s by 2%. BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR DES MOINES – Iowa governor Kim Reynolds signed a bill into law today that makes local government [Read More…]
Breaking News
Buckley injured in biking accident Wednesday
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR KEOKUK – Former Lee County Conservation Director Tom Buckley was seriously injured in an accident on the Keokuk-Hamilton bridge on Wednesday. According to Hamilton Police Chief Nick Jamerson, Buckley was headed [Read More…]
Iowa News
New law says truckloads of logs are “indivisible”
Lee County officials worried about law opening door for other industries to do the same BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – Gov. Kim Reynolds signed legislation Monday that will allow forestry haulers to exceed [Read More…]
Business
Mullinses open pet boarding on Montrose riverfront
Grand opening Tuesday from 4 p.m to 7 p.m. BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR MONTROSE – It may be Montrose Dog Boarding now, but they still call it “Dave’s”. Amanda and Matt Mullins have been running [Read More…]
The Record
For the Record – Monday, May 20, 2019
Fort Madison Police Department – 5/17/19 – 2:47 a.m – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of a burglary in the 1100 block of 26th St. 5/17/19 – 5:10 p.m – Fort Madison Police [Read More…]
Fort Madison News
County, FM council to vote Tuesday on interim chief deal
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – The Lee County Sheriff’s department is a vote away from overseeing the Fort Madison Police Department for six months. In front of the Lee County supervisors at Tuesday’s [Read More…]
Obituaries
Vigen Memorial Home obituary – Joseph “Joe” Ryan Nelson, 24, of Keokuk
Joseph “Joe” Ryan Nelson, 24, of Keokuk died on Monday, May 6, 2019 at his home. He was born on July 6, 1994 in Orlando, FL the son of Joseph Ryan Sr. and Laura Ann [Read More…]
Lee County News
Milestones offers senior vouchers for local farmers markets
LEE COUNTY – As part of a national initiative, Milestones Area Agency on Aging will begin distributing vouchers starting June 3 to low- and moderate-income seniors for use at approved local Farmers Markets. Distribution dates [Read More…]
Breaking News
Lee County Sheriff asking for help locating suspect
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR MONTROSE – The Lee County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help in locating an area man charged with 1st degree robbery and burglary associated with an alleged theft of [Read More…]
The Record
For the Record – Sunday, May 5, 2019
Fort Madison Police Report 05/01/19 – 10:42 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of a personal injury accident in the 3400 block of Avenue L. 05/01/19 – 5:33 p.m. – Fort Madison [Read More…]
The Record
For the Record – Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Fort Madison Police Report 04/22/19 – 1:48 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of vandalism in the 1800 block of Avenue A. 04/22/19 – 1:49 p.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to [Read More…]
Lee County News
County delays hearing on Argyle shed sale
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR MONTROSE – County officials have delayed the sale of county shed and a parcel of land in Argyle while county officials compile more information on the property. At Tuesday’s Lee County [Read More…]
Iowa News
Taylor, Kurtz see dismal summer for state’s Medicaid program
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – State Sen. Rich Taylor said this summer is not going to be good for hundreds of thousands on Iowa’s privatized Medicaid system. At Friday’s Legislative Luncheon in Fort [Read More…]
Education
Climax Moly donates equipment to area schools
Submitted articleLee County Economic Development Group DONNELLSON – Lee County schools had the opportunity to get new equipment to prepare their students for future careers thanks to Climax Molybdenum. Central Lee Ag Instructor Tom Boeck [Read More…]
The Record
For the Record – Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2019
Fort Madison Police Report 04/15/19 – 10:49 a.m. – Fort Madison Police arrested Randy Allan Akers, 47, of Fort Madison, in the 700 block of Avenue F, on a charge of violation of a no-contact [Read More…]
Lee County News
Ramped up patrols ready for 4/20 “holiday”
LEE COUNTY – The Fort Madison Police Department and Lee County Sheriff’s Office are informing motorists that Iowa law enforcement officials have announced they will conduct a Drug Impaired Driving specialized enforcement campaign throughout the [Read More…]
Health
LCHD fires up senior Produce Box Project again
Submitted article LEE COUNTY – Last year Live Healthy Lee County (LHLC) started the Senior Produce Box Project. The goal of the project was to provide fresh produce donations at senior living and meal sites. [Read More…]
Fort Madison News
Veteran, rising country stars highlight 2019 TSR lineup
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – First-year Tri-State Rodeo Chairman Tony Johnson said the rodeo has brought in a good mix of national entertainment for 2019’s event. With the release of the lineup this [Read More…]
The Record
For the Record – Saturday, April 13, 2019
Fort Madison Police Report 04/09/19 – 3:19 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of a burglary in the 1400 block of 30th Street. 04/09/19 – 8:11 p.m. – Fort Madison Police responded [Read More…]
Lee County News
Officials discussing traffic options with wind blades on Hwy. 218
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – An Iowa DOT official said Thursday that high-level talks are on-going to help alleviate traffic snarls as Siemen’s blades navigate the tight roads around the facility. District 5 [Read More…]
Sports
DNR Fishing report for week ending April 18, 2019
PCC STAFF DES MOINES – The following is the weekly fishing report for southeast Iowa waters compiled by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for the week ending Wednesday, April 18. Fishing is still slow [Read More…]
The Record
For the Record – Wednesday, April, 10, 2019
Fort Madison Police Report 04/08/19 – 12:21 p.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of a stolen vehicle in the 1800 block of Avenue J. 04/09/19 – 3:19 a.m. – Fort Madison Police [Read More…]
Lee County News
Sheriff’s office plans another Rx Take Back day
MONTROSE – On Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Lee County Sheriffs Office and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will give the public its 17th opportunity in nine years to prevent [Read More…]
Lee County News
County to address dangerous intersection
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR MONTROSE – A county resident pleaded with Lee County officials Tuesday to do something about the intersection near Charleston Board of Trade. Jeff Buford, of Donnellson, told Lee County Supervisors at [Read More…]
The Record
For the Record – Thursday, April 4, 2019
Fort Madison Police Report 04/01/19 – 11:49 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of a hit & run in the 1800 block of Avenue F. 04/01/19 – 2:39 p.m. – Fort Madison [Read More…]
Fort Madison News
FM man nabbed with ecstasy, meth
PCC STAFF LEE COUNTY – The Lee County Narcotics Task Force reports the arrests of two individuals on felony drug charges. Alexander Luna, 30, of Fort Madison, Iowa was arrested on March 29th, 2019 by [Read More…]
Sports
Baseball, softball youth leagues now forming at BSC
Submitted article FORT MADISON – For the second year, Lee County baseball and softball youth leagues are being organized by Baxter Sports Complex. The league is completely free to any child in the tri-state area. [Read More…]
Lee County News
County files injunctions against four Powdertown property owners
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR MONTROSE – Lee County Attorney Ross Braden has filed four injunctions against property owners in the Mooar-Powdertown district for failing to upgrade septic systems as required by code. At Tuesday’s regular [Read More…]
Lee County News
Bicycle accident claims life of Keokuk teenager
PCC STAFF KEOKUK – A 14-year old from Keokuk has been killed as a result of an accident involving a motor-vehicle and a bicycle Monday evening. According to the Keokuk Police Department, Brandon Scott Fitzgerald [Read More…]
Lee County News
County may add health savings option to employee benefits
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – Lee County is looking at adding an option for county employees to use a health savings account option to help cover annual medical out-of-pocket expenses. At Tuesday’s regular [Read More…]
Breaking News
Local teen dies in Sunday shooting accident
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR MONTROSE – A 15-year-old Fort Madison girl was killed Sunday in a tragic shooting accident at the Tri-State Gun Club. According to a release from Lee County Sheriff Stace Weber, at [Read More…]
The Record
For the Record – Wednesday March 20, 2019
Fort Madison Police Report 03/19/19 – 1:10 a.m. – Fort Madison police arrested Sonya Lynn Daniels, 41, of Fort Madison in the 1600 block of Avenue M on a warrant for contempt of court. She [Read More…]