Airport 5-year plan includes $940K in upgrades
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – A 5-year capital improvement plan totaling $940,000 was…
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Hundreds greet Chief at new depot opening
Officials go deep on perseverance and potential of new Amtrak Depot BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR…
Marina project is in full swing – Mayor Matt Mohrfeld
Driving by the river on the east end of town you will immediately notice a…
Mohrfeld keeps gavel; FMSCD board gets two new faces
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Fort Madison Mayor Matt Mohrfeld won in what…
Wilkerson should be shoe in for school board
It’s election time again, and as with every other election that’s been held in the…
GRHS-FMCH gives $1.5M to marina project
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – The GRHS-FMCH Community Health Foundation has again stepped…
Council considers additional change orders on Hwy. 61 project
Amended agreement with Amtrak commits passenger rail service to $1.55 million for platform construction, depot…
City OKs increases on PORT trail, Hwy. 61 project
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Two changes to current city projects were approved…
Barker group takes a look at Humphrey building
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – A familiar face has entered the fray to…
Holtkamp’s Madison project adds to local economic surge
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – A $5.5 million expansion at The Madison is…
Former mayor comes through for PAW shelter
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Former Fort Madison mayor and Burlington businessman Brad…
“Superman in a Business Suit” – Empty Nest by Curt Swarm
During a blizzard in the late 70’s a city worker in Mt. Pleasant was driving…
Council to consider special election for vacancies Tuesday
City also to discuss doing away with parking on the south side of Avenue E…
Mayor challenges park board to generate 5-year plan
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – The Fort Madison Park Board left Wednesday’s meeting…
Officials hear opposition at vacant property public hearing
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – A proposed ordinance that would require property owners…
Mayor to put franchise tax vote in front of council
City council to vote in two weeks on franchise fee and bonding for street repair…
Mayor leaves HTC graduation in protest
Mohrfeld told to wear a facemask or leave the event BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT…
City votes to spread marina repairs over three years
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – The Fort Madison riverfront marina and docks will…
Mayor says downtown building is unacceptable
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – The city of Fort Madison is keeping a…
Randolph, Greenwald step aside with nod to city
Newly elected Mayor and council sworn in at last meeting of 2019 BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC…
Mohrfeld wins Mayor; Bowker, Rink get council seats
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Current city councilman Matt Mohrfeld will move three…
Mohrfeld is suited for the job – Letter to the Editor
I fully support, Matt Mohrfeld in the mayoral race for Fort Madison. Matt Mohrfeld has…
Voting is the way to solutions – Letter to the Editor
This is to all eligible voters and citizens for the city Fort Madison Iowa In…
Letter to the Editor – Mohrfeld for Mayor
Matt Mohrfeld for Mayor of Fort Madison: I am writing this letter to the editor…
I’ll have character with a side of change, please
After consuming this past week’s candidate forums hosted by the Fort Madison Partners, I’ve come…
Forum brings out candidates’ view of mayor’s role
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – The city’s three mayoral candidates took center stage…
Mohrfeld, Hoskins square off for Mayor’s chair
Both want better communication, but are on different sides of infrastructure BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR…
Pen City Current obituary – Arlene Jane Arnold Carlson, 86, Arkansas
Arlene Jane Arnold Carlson, daughter of Stanley and Clara Arnold was born in Chicago, Illinois…
Four to run for Fort Madison Mayor’s chair
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – According to Fort Madison City Clerk Melinda Blind, four…
Randolph, Greenwald won’t seek re-election; most of council up for grabs
Councilman Matt Mohrfeld takes out papers to be next city mayor BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR…
Auditor releases information for fall elections
Submitted article LEE COUNTY – This year marks the first time that city and school…
City to discuss possible deal with American Cruise Lines
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Fort Madison city officials could be holding a…
Letter to the Editor – Mayor says spend on school district’s future, not past
Fort Madison isn’t sitting still, and neither should its educational system. Activity is in the…
Morawitz takes 2nd ward seat, Randolph re-elected with 67% of vote
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Fort Madison residents overwhelmingly reinstated Mayor Brad…
Candidate will grow city in positive direction – Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor On November 7th, 2017, the city of Fort Madison will be holding one…
Resident says “no more status quo” – Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor We don’t want status quo, we want Sorrentino! Mr. Randolph has stifled the…
Local resident votes yes for Mayor Randolph – Letter to the Editor
To the Editor: The City of Fort Madison elections this fall are vitally important to…
Candidates talk streets, budgets, and safety at forum
Editor’s Note: Updated with correction on Bob Morawitz’s city priorities BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR…
Partners, Democrat to host candidate forum
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – The Fort Madison Partners along with the Fort Madison…
Randolph to seek re-election in November
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – With four full years as Fort Madison’s…
Mayor, three council seats up for grabs
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – All three current Fort Madison city councilman…
Impacting our future – Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor Impacting Our Future Undertaking construction of a new school is a once in a…
Sorrentino campaigns on ending “stupid” spending
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – A newly announced candidate for mayor of…