Pepperoni pizza and politics – Beside the Point
I’ve been thinking a lot about my political leanings lately. But to avoid being boring,…
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Political football can be “disgusting” – Beside the Point
Joe Mitchell, the Republican State Rep. from Wayland, said Friday that playing political football with…
Riechman named vice chair of Veteran’s Affairs committee
BY PCC STAFF DES MOINES – Senator-elect Jeff Reichman (R-Montrose) has been named as vice…
Legislators talk new proposals for 2020
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – A winter storm that swept through most of…
Yang talks MATH with voters in Fort Madison
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – He calls himself the Asian guy who likes…
Warren talks money, wealth to Sub Arena crowd
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Sen. Elizabeth Warren was a bit rambunctious Monday…
Greenfield stumps against Ernst in Fort Madison
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Theresa Greenfield didn’t even mention her Democratic opponents…
Signs, signs, everywhere there’s signs – Empty Nest by Curt Swarm
Anyone traveling on US Highway 34, between Mt. Pleasant and Fairfield in the last few…
Candidates talk state budgets, education, and pot
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Three candidates for the Iowa House District…
FMHS grad seeks state senate seat
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR CORALVILLE – A 2009 Fort Madison High School graduate is…
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…
Supervisors waive Keokuk nuisance property taxes
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – The Lee County Board of Supervisors unanimously…
County tables new animal ordinance
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR MONTROSE – Newly appointed Lee County Attorney Clinton Boddicker presented…
State Rep. Prichard says Iowa is out of balance
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Starting any campaign is meeting with some…
Voter pre-registration deadline approaching
Friday, April 21, 2017 at 5:00 P.M. is the final day to pre-register to vote…
Special election absentee ballots available Monday
PCC STAFF Denise Fraise, Lee County Auditor, announces that absentee ballots for the Special Election…
Sen. Taylor OK after hospital visit
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR DES MOINES – State Sen. Rich Taylor was taken to…
Lee County Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting Agenda – April 11, 2017
Lee County, Iowa Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting Agenda DATE: TUESDAY, April 11, 2017 MEETING…
City gives thumbs up to YMCA/pool deal
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – A shortened Fort Madison City Council literally…
Iowa Fertilizer plant wants to close intersection crossover
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR MONTROSE – According to County Engineer Ernie Steffensmeier, the Iowa…
Fort Madison Airport Commission Regular Meeting Notice – April 3, 2017
PUBLIC NOTICE FORT MADISON AIRPORT COMMISSION Date: MONDAY, APRIL 3, 2017 Time: 6:00 P.M. Place:…
Lee County Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting Agenda – April 4, 2017
Lee County, Iowa Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting Agenda DATE: TUESDAY, April 4, 2017 MEETING…
Fort Madison City Council Notice of Public Hearing – April 4, 2017
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City…
Fort Madison City Council Notice of Public Hearing – April 4, 2017
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City Council of…
Lee County Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting Agenda – March 28, 2017
Lee County, Iowa Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting Agenda Tuesday, March 28, 2017 Convening Time:…
Residents bring up 27th street intersection…again
FORT MADISON – For the second city council meeting in a row, a resident questioned…
Mayor uncertain on Fort Madison’s minimum wage stance
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – A minimum wage survey was put in…
Supervisors pass 2nd reading of minimum wage
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR MONTROSE – The Lee County Board of Supervisors took one…
Lee County Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting Agenda – March 21, 2017
Lee County, Iowa Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting Agenda Tuesday, March 21, 2017 Convening Time:…
City approves new upper apartment grant
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – A new contractor will start work this…
Democrat leaders warn IPERS may be in GOP crosshairs
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – With the GOP-led Chapter 20 restructure being…
County submits final $11.7M budget
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR MONTROSE – A $11.7 million county budget will be submitted…
LCBS budget workshop today at 2 p.m.
PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – The Lee County Board of Supervisors will hold a budget…
Supervisors taking another look at budget levy
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR MONTROSE – The Lee County portion of your tax levy…
Ross Braden appointed new county attorney
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR MONTROSE – In a split vote this morning, Fort Madison…
City proposes holding $15.91 tax levy for next fiscal year
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Despite several hours of crunching debate and…
Emotions high as public employees grill legislators Saturday
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR DONNELLSON – About 100 people assembled into the Central Lee…
Lee County Board of Supervisors Meeting – Feb. 14, 2017 Agenda
PCC STAFF MONTROSE – Lee County, Iowa Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting Agenda DATE: TUESDAY,…
Kearns and Taylor to hold listening post at 2 p.m. today
From Representative Jerry Kearns and Senator Rich Taylor We will hold a listening post in…
Truck drivers revved at city council
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – A crowded…
Supervisors stop short of cutting LCEDG funding
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR MONTROSE – After hearing from…
Lee County Board of Supervisors County Attorney Interviews – Feb. 9, 2017
PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – PUBLIC NOTICE DATE: Thursday, February 9, 2017 CONVENING TIME: 9:00…
Lee County Board of Supervisors Exchange of Proposals – Feb. 8, 2017
PCC STAFF MONTROSE – PUBLIC NOTICE EXCHANGE OF PROPOSALS Wednesday,…
Lee County Board of Supervisors Meeting – 02.07.17 Agenda
PCC STAFF MONTROSE – Lee County, Iowa Board of Supervisors…
County levy static for FY2018
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR MONTROSE – Lee County Budget…
Taylor, Heaton react to Wednesday budget law
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Gov. Terry…
State budget crunch hits regional domestic violence program
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR MONTROSE – Domestic Violence is…
Get it tarped or get a ticket
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR MONTROSE – County officials are…
Group wants to “regroup” on county minimum wage effort
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR MONTROSE – An effort to…
Backfill plan takes over legislative lunch agenda
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Area state legislators…