FORT MADISON – The fourth annual Riverfest Charity Breakfast will take place from 8 a.m. until noon Sunday, Aug. 4th under the big tent in Fort Madison’s Riverview Park. 100 percent of the proceeds raised [Read More…]
The following letter was received from Fort Madison Community School District President Dr. Tim Wondra via email Monday evening. The Fort Madison Community School District takes its responsibility to ensure that all students have the [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – After three closed sessions over the past five weeks, including an hour-long session Monday night, the Fort Madison school board has taken no action on Superintendent Dr. Erin [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF CARTHAGE – On July 12, 2019 at 5 p.m, Dashaun O. Wright, (also known as Dashaun O. Muse) a 20 year old, from Dallas City, was arrested on an original Hancock County [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – City officials will consider a $100,000 engineering contract from Klingner & Associates on Tuesday that should clear the way for a bid letting on the new passenger rail [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Five years into it’s existence, the Baxter Sports Complex is in the midst of a facelift so to speak. Specialists from North Liberty are in town removing the [Read More…]
Mary Louise Gorham, 87, of Keokuk, died Sunday, July 14, 2019 at the River Hill Village in Keokuk. She was born August 14, 1931 the daughter of Leroy and Mary Jane Duer Fogle in Keokuk, [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police Report 07/11/19 – 3:33 p.m. – Fort Madison police responded to a report of a larceny/theft in the 3000 block of Avenue N.n police responded to a report of a larceny/theft in [Read More…]
FARMINGTON – Cassie and Tanner Billingsley are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Harper Renee Billingsley on June 19, 2019 at Fort Madison Community Hospital. Grandparents are Jan and Todd Loges of Farmington; [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – The Fort Madison City Council will vote Tuesday on hiring three additional officers to the city police department. The move comes as part of action being taken by [Read More…]
BY ETHAN LILLARDPCC STAFF PELLA – Saturday night against Pella High School, Fort Madison baseball wrapped up regular season play with a 3-1 win, finishing with a record over the .500 mark for the first [Read More…]
The art awards were announced. “In 2D, second place goes to…, first place goes to…; in 3D,” etc. The crowd of artists held their breath in anticipation of Best of Show. It was obvious where [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR DONNELLSON – The show ended up getting cut just a little short, but fans saw just about all they could in the hour of Monster mayhem in front of a packed [Read More…]
BY BRIAN NEALPepsi Lee County Speedway DONNELLSON – It was Lee County Fair week, Iowa’s oldest running county fair, at the Lee County Fairgrounds in Donnellson, Iowa. And Thursday night was set aside for racing [Read More…]
Ms. Esther Ann Newberry, 83, of Dallas City, IL passed away Thursday, July 11, 2019 at her home. She was born July 31, 1935 in Williamstown, MO, the daughter of J.C. and Helen Doren [Read More…]
Julie Ann Wessel, 65, of Keokuk went home to be with her Lord and Savior on July 13, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born March 24, 1954 the daughter of [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – The C25K program is a beginners training program that has helped thousands of new runners to get up off their couch and onto the pavement; running three miles in [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – Iowa State Senate Majority Whip, Amy Sinclair (R-Allerton) will be featured speaker at the Annual Lee County Republican Banquet/Fundraiser on Saturday, July 20, at the Elks Club, 719 Avenue [Read More…]
Mr. Ronald D. Van Niewaal, 84, of Burlington, IA, formerly of Lomax, IL died at 1:06pm Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at the Great River Medical Center in West Burlington, IA. He was born Oct. 25, [Read More…]
BY ETHAN LILLARDPCC SPORTS BURLINGTON – Energy. By the time the dust settle on Wagner Field at Burlington High School, energy was the one word both teams used to describe the outcome of Fort Madison [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police Report 7/10/19 – 7:02 a.m – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of a burglary in the 3000 block of Ave. N. 7/10/19 – 8:03 a.m – Fort Madison Police responded [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR DONNELLSON – It looks to be a magical Fair as tiara’s were slipped on queens’ heads, an emotional dedication of a new building occurred Wednesday and Monster Trucks are on their [Read More…]
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) opened enrollment for the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program on June 17 and has started issuing payments to producers who purchased coverage. Producers can enroll [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – Three staff members were assaulted while on duty at the Iowa State Penitentiary earlier today. Based on a preliminary review of the incident, it appears that at 10:22 a.m, [Read More…]
FAIRFIELD – Two local favorites Allen and Anne Chapman will be leading the Fairfield Evelyn Gamrath’s Summer Camp at the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center and Sondheim Theater. Russ Lippencott, the director the center and [Read More…]
AMES, Iowa – July 11, 2019 – The Iowa Department of Transportation will hold a public information meeting Tuesday, July 30, to discuss the right of way needs for the proposed west side Mediapolis bypass [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR DONNELLSON – A cooling breeze blew in from the north under the arching wooden ceilings of the Lee County Fair’s newest addition and through the hair of Tricia Denning, who stood [Read More…]
BY ETHAN LILLARDPCC SPORTS IOWA CITY- Fort Madison’s baseball team got to experience something not many will ever get the chance to. Wednesday the Bloodhounds traveled to Iowa City to play on the Iowa Hawkeye’s [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – The president of Southeastern Community College told a group of Fort Madison business and economic development leaders today that the community college could be making an announcement on [Read More…]
BY COLIN MAGNESUNRADIO KEOKUK News Director KEOKUK – The Lee County Democrats have announced that another 2020 presidential hopeful will be visiting the Tri-State Area. Julian Castro is a Texas native who served as the [Read More…]
CARTHAGE – A 23-year-old man has been sentenced to seven years in prison after pleading guilty in Hancock County to having a sexual relationship with a 13-year old. Hancock County Sheriff Scott Bentzinger reported the [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police Report 07/09/19 – 11:30 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of a larceny/theft in the 200 block of 21st Street. 07/09/19 – 5:54 p.m. – Fort Madison Police responded [Read More…]
Walker takes field in honor of father who died earlier in the day BY ETHAN LILLARDPCC SPORTS FORT MADISON- The little yellow lineup card that holds Fort Madison’s starting roster doesn’t change much, but Tuesday [Read More…]
Thomas “Jack” Tate, 86, of Fort Madison, IA, passed away at 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at The Kensington. He was born on April 15, 1933 in Lomax, IL to Jesse & Edna Wright Tate. He [Read More…]
Downtown Summer MarketFort Madison businesses will be hosting a Downtown Summer Market from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. July 11, and Aug. 15 along Avenue G. For more information contact Darla at 319-371-8385 or by [Read More…]
Here’s what’s on tap tonight at the Lee County Fair in Donnellson.5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Kenny’s Funland Carnival – ARMBAND $15*5p.m. – Fish Fry – FFA Building5 p.m. – Blue Ribbon Diner – Grand [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR NAUVOO – A Nauvoo man charged with more than 50 counts of criminal sexual conduct, could be facing more charges out of another southeast Iowa county. Daniel Scott Lafferty, 53, of [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – A couple of back-to-back errors to start the sixth inning triggered a six run, third inning that the Fort Madison Lady Bloodhounds couldn’t recover from Tuesday night. The [Read More…]
Mrs. Ruth Covington, 96, of Ethel, WA, formerly of Dallas City, IL passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019 at the home of her son, Robert, in Ethel where she resided for the past five years. [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police Report 07/08/19 – 9:37 a.m. – Fort Madison Police arrested Raul Garcia, 60, of Fort Madison in the 1000 block of 28th Street on a charge of driving while barred. He was [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF WEST BURLINGTON – Southeastern Community College (SCC) is accepting nominations for the 2020 Distinguished Alumni Award. Nominations are due online by 4:30 p.m. Thursday, August 1. “I look forward to reading nominations [Read More…]
Gary Burl Townsley, 64 years, of Fort Madison, Iowa died Friday, July 5, 2019 at his home. He was born October 9, 1954 in St. Louis, Missouri, a son of Betty Jo Wrather. She preceded [Read More…]
Bryan Lee Smith, 68 of Keokuk, IA died Friday, January 18, 2019 at Unity Point-Keokuk. A Celebration of Life service for family and friends will be held from 2-3 p.m., Sunday, at the Keokuk Union [Read More…]
FORT MADISON – The Lee County Narcotics Task Force reports the arrest of a Fort Madison man on felony drug charges. Danny David Black, 52, of Fort Madison, Iowa was arrested on July 6th, 2019 [Read More…]
BY ETHAN LILLARDPCC SPORTS FORT MADISON – New London came away with the 11-7 win against Fort Madison baseball Monday night at Fort Madison High School. On the surface the matchup was just like any [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF WEST BURLINGTON – Fort Madison’s Cassie Powers had one of her best outings of the year in a 1-0 make-up win at West Burlington Monday night. Powers retired the first 12 hitters [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR WEST POINT – Two large ordinance changes were swept through the West Point City Council Monday night. An ordinance that will bump the city’s sewer rates to help pay for $1.9 [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police Report 07/05/19 – 6:00 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of a stolen bicycle in the 2800 block of Avenue I. 07/05/19 – 11:25 a.m. – Fort Madison Police [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – Siemens Gamesa has been selected by MidAmerican Energy Company for the Rolling Hills wind power project for a total of 429.3 MW, the largest repowering order to date in [Read More…]
Doris Joann Higgins, 85 of Keokuk, IA died Saturday, July 6, 2019 at Great River Medical Center in West Burlington, IA. She was born October 28, 1933 in LaGrange, MO the daughter of Franklin and [Read More…]
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