For the Record – Thursday, May 19, 2022
Fort Madison Police Report05/17/22 – 12:00 a.m. – Fort Madison police arrested Adam Robert Cloyed,…
Pen City Current
Broadband collaboration project to begin
SIREPA, Danville Telecom, Lee County EDG and county partner to bring improvements BY PCC STAFF…
Pickleball is on the rise – Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor: When I hear “Pickleball”, I immediately flash back to my high school P.E….
King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory obituary – Michael “Frog” Moore, 67, Fort Madison
Michael “Frog” Moore, 67, of Fort Madison, IA, passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2022…
DeJong-Greaves-Printy Funeral Home obituary – Mildred L. Ewing, 94, Keokuk
Mildred L. Ewing, 94, of Keokuk, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at the…
FMHS to shred Class of 2017 records
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – Fort Madison High School officials are informing students from…
FM schools to go back to eligibility for free and reduced meals
Free meals end as Congress doesn’t extend COVID meal waivers BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON…
Iowa Sec. of Ag candidate to make Lee County stops
LEE COUNTY – John Norwood, the Democratic candidate for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture will have…
Millard stepping down at Lee County EDG
Project director stepping down after close to a decade of service BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR…
Primary election polling places set
Several changes from previous polling locations announced LEE COUNTY – Lee County Auditor Denise Fraise…
Reynolds puts $25M of ARPA funds toward employer child care incentives
$20 million for infrastructure and $5 million to support partnerships DES MOINES – Gov. Reynolds…
Empowering Families wants child care feedback
Three surveys encompass broad range of child care feedback BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY…
For the Record – Tuesday, May 17, 2022
Fort Madison Police Report05/16/22 – 11:22 a.m. – Fort Madison police responded to a report…
School project bid opening delayed two weeks
Lack of commitment from bidders forces slight setback in construction projects BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR…
P.A.W. hopes to break ground on new shelter this summer
Anonymous benefactor pushes fundraising campaign ahead of schedule on $5 million center BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC…
Vigen Memorial Home obituary – Christopher “Chris” Joseph Crowell, 42, Keokuk
Christopher “Chris” Joseph Crowell, 42, of Keokuk, IA died Monday, May 16, 2022 at his…
DeJong-Greaves-Printy Funeral Home obituary – Clarence Dennis “Stretch” Ward, 82, Keokuk
Clarence Dennis “Stretch” Ward, 82, of Keokuk, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022, at…
Printy Funeral Home of Warsaw obituary – Robert “Bob” L. Leffler, Sr., 71, Warsaw
Robert “Bob” L. Leffler Sr., 71, of Warsaw, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022,…
We’re tired of waiting on leaders to lead – Randy Evans
Aaron Salter Jr., 55, was on duty at the security job that supplemented his retirement…
FMHS seniors sign letters-of-intent with schools, employers
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – Below is a list and photographs of students at…
Central Lee honors 25 after two-year HOF delay
BY PCC STAFF DONNELLSON — The Central Lee Community School District celebrated its 2020 and…
County looking for action on 180th Street
Engineer said county has tried several times to get roadway north of fertilizer plant improved…
Reading programs gear up at FM Library
Residents can use Beanstack to track reading minutes BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON –…
For the Record – Monday, May 16, 2022
Fort Madison Police Report05/13/22 – 7:37 a.m. – Fort Madison police responded to a report…
Hounds finish up regular season with shutout
Pothitakis scores three in 5-0 win over Mediapolis BY JOHN BOHNENKMAPPCC SPORTS FORT MADISON –…
Barr Memorial Chapel obituary – Loren Michael “Mike” Hnizda, 72, formerly of Fort Madison
Loren Michael (Mike) Hnizda died while on Hospice at the Laurie Care Facility in Laurie,…
King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory obituary – Aljean “Al” Smith, 75, Montrose
Aljean “Al” Smith, 75, of Montrose passed away peacefully at 11:38 a.m. on May 15, 2022…
King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory obituary – Harold Homer Husted, 70, Montrose
Harold Homer Husted, 70, of Montrose, IA, passed away at 3:48 p.m. on Saturday, May…
City to bond $9 million to finish highway work
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – The City of Fort Madison is looking to…
For the Record – Sunday, May 15, 2022
Fort Madison Police Report05/03/22 – 9:56 a.m. – Fort Madison police responded to a report…
Rosses love their Love Bugs – Empty Nest by Curt Swarm
Linda and Kevin Ross live on the Skunk River near Augusta on the Lee County…
Chewing on the idea of a crunchy Fort Madison
I just don’t get it. If someone would have asked me a month ago if…
Barr Memorial Chapel obituary – Charlotte Ann Barr, 85, formerly of Fort Madison
Charlotte Ann Barr, 85 years, died Thursday, May 12, 2022 in West Des Moines, Iowa….
Hounds sprint relays send message at districts
Johnson anchors 4×100, 4×200 to wins and captures open 100 meters BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR…
Davenport North snaps Lady Hounds eight-game win streak
North scores with just over five minutes left in 1-0 win BY JOHN BOHNENKAMPPCC SPORTS…
Morning accident sends one to hospital
BY PCC STAFF LEE COUNTY – A two-vehicle accident in central Lee County resulted in…
Community lunch in Central Park planned for May 20
Fort Madison High School Jazz Band will play during the lunch hour from noon to…
For the Record – Thursday, May 12, 2022
Fort Madison Police Report05/02/22 – 12:00 a.m. – Fort Madison police transferred Robert Lemar Gram,…
King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory obituary – Carolyn Jane Meinhardt, 87, Fort Madison
Carolyn Jane Meinhardt, 87, of Fort Madison, IA, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022…
King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory obituary – Melanie Sue Shipley, 68, Fort Madison
Melanie Sue Shipley, 68, of Fort Madison, IA, passed away at 12:37 a.m. on Wednesday,…
Auditor reminds of voter precinct changes
PCC STAFF LEE COUNTY – County Auditor Denise Fraise reminds voters that some polling places…
King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory obituary – Peggy J. Burch, 92, Fort Madison
Peggy J. Burch, 92, of Fort Madison, IA, passed away at 1:15 AM on Wednesday,…
HTC students get up close with K9 officers
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Students at Holy Trinity got up close and…
DeJong-Greaves-Printy Funeral Home obituary – Kyle Edward Savage, 36, Keokuk
Kyle Edward Savage, 36, of Keokuk, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022, at University…
King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory obituary – Carol Ruth Watson, 67, Fort Madison
Carol Ruth Watson, 67, of Fort Madison, IA, passed away at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday,…
Pen City Current obituary – Mary “Jo” Griffin, 84, formerly of Burlington
Mary “Jo” Griffin passed away Thursday, May 5th, 2022, after a short stay at the…
Vigen Memorial Home obituary – Mary “Janet” Cameron, 82, Keokuk
Mary “Janet” Cameron, 82, of Keokuk, IA died Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at River Hills…
DeJong-Greaves-Printy Funeral Home obituary – Vera Mae Neuendorf, 92, Keokuk
Vera Mae Neuendorf, 92, long-time resident of the Keokuk area, passed away on Sunday, May…
Prugh-Thielen Funeral Home obituary – Steven R. “Spike” Thornton, 68, Sperry
Steven R. “Spike” Thornton, 68, of Sperry, died at 5:30 AM Monday, May 9, 2022,…
Prugh-Thielen Funeral Home obituary – Kenneth John Almendinger, Jr., 80, Burlington
Kenneth John Almendinger Jr., 80, of Burlington, died at 3:25 AM Sunday, May 8, 2022,…