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Central Lee's Brylee Cook climbs for an attack Tuesday night at Solon. The Lady Hawks were swept out of the Class 3A District 5 regional quarterfinals by the Spartans ending their season.

Lady Hawks fall at Solon to end season

SOLON – Central Lee ended its volleyball season with a Class 3A Region 5 quarterfinal loss to Solon Tuesday night at Solon. The Lady Hawks never got any traction against the Spartans falling 6-25, …

Lady Hounds sweep Keokuk

FORT MADISON - The postseason is about opportunity, Fort Madison volleyball coach Kelly Knustrom said after Tuesday’s sweep of Keokuk in a Class 4A Region 2 quarterfinal match. Now the Bloodhounds …
FORT MADISON – It certainly wasn’t the night the Bloodhound fans or Head Coach Derek Doherty were looking for Friday night at Richmond Stadium. The Hounds took it on the chin in a 49-6 loss to …
DONNELLSON — Central Lee’s last play on offense for the 2026 season was a touchdown. The Hawks lost 34-21 to Mediapolis on Friday night, but it was how they played, especially in the second half, …
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Mohrfeld takes questions in Montrose

(Editor’s Note: In full transparency Pen City Current Chuck Vandenberg moderated the event below.) MONTROSE – District 100 State Rep. candidate Matt Mohrfeld went almost unchecked at a Montrose …

For the Record

For the Record - Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Fort Madison Police Report 10/28/26 - Fort Madison police responded to a report of vandalism in the 5400 block of Avenue O. Keokuk Police Report 10/27/26 - 12:37 PM - Keokuk police responded to …

Opinion

DM County chair endorses Kirkman for District 99

Dear Neighbor, Our community has a vital opportunity to shape the future of Southeast Iowa. Every vote cast is a voice for the direction of our schools, our economy, and our families. That is why I …

Reflecting on Our Work and Looking Ahead

Dear Editor: As November 3rd approaches, I want to take a moment to say thank you. Thank you for the opportunity to serve, for the conversations at your doors, and for allowing me to listen to your …

Sweet MiMi and the red-nosed reindeer

Sweet MiMi is a clown. But not just any ordinary clown. Behind the makeup is Thelma O’Neill, an octogenarian from Mt. Pleasant. Thelma used to hire out as a clown for birthday parties and special …
Education News
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MADSEN

Madsen named Regional Teacher of the Year

LEE COUNTY - The Iowa Department of Education today announced nine teachers from across the state have been selected as the 2027 Iowa Regional Teachers of the Year, following the inaugural 2025 …

HTC gets state support of early child program

FORT MADISON - The Iowa Department of Education recently approved 10 community-based providers to deliver services to young learners and their families through the Statewide Voluntary Preschool …

Solar panel work complete at high school

FORT MADISON – At the Fort Madison School District board meeting Wednesday last night, Director of Maintenance Nic Chiri said in his presentation several summer projects for the district have been …
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Government of the people belongs to the people. So, it should come as no surprise that one of their most frequent concerns is how government spends taxpayers’ money. Those concerns took me to …
DES MOINES - Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released …
Sandra L. Sanderson, 79, of Keokuk, Iowa, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2026, at her home. She was born on July 2, 1947, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of Harry L. and Doris Sanderson. Survivors …
Editor: I'm asking every voter in Fort Madison, Keokuk, and across Lee County to vote YES on Amendment 1. Currently, raising the state income tax or creating a new state income tax requires a simple …
Health News
Lee County Health Department Administrator Michele Ross talks with visitors of the department's Kids' Health & Safety Fair at the Meller Family Health Center Thursday evening.
Kids' Health Fair more than health fare
FORT MADISON – The Lee County Health Department showed off just a little bit Thursday afternoon at the Meller Family Health Center. LCHD staff and volunteers held the third-ever Kids’ Health …
Great River Health gets CMS notice
WEST BURLINGTON - Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Centers released information Wednesday about a broken link that led to a formal notice from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services requiring …
Kaitlin Krueger, of Counseling Associates, signs a declaration of participation at Wednesday morning's Thrive Iowa launch at Quality Inn & Suites in Fort Madison.
Restore Hope helps kick off Thrive Iowa
LEE COUNTY – The Thrive Iowa effort is officially underway. After rolling out the basics of the program in February, a new grant-funded initiative to help those struggling to gain a foothold on …
Business News
The former KL Megla building, current home to Lee County Economic Development Group and several tenants will be put up for sale following a meeting today of the Southeast Iowa Regional and Economic Port Authority board. LCEDG will be moving into the former Dollar General store across the highway.
LCEDG and SIREPA agree to sell Montrose center
MONTROSE – The building that currently houses the Lee County Economic Development Group will be for sale in the near future. And LCEDG operations are likely to move across Hwy. 61 into the former …
Dept. of Energy official to visit Denmark Thursday
DENMARK – Staff from the U.S. Department of Energy will be in southeast Iowa on Thursday to review project sites and talk about the area’s utility and grid resilience projects. The event will …
CenturyLink to end landlines this month
LEE COUNTY – Per a spokesperson with CenturyLink (Lumens Technologies) the communication provider notified Iowa customers that they will be ending landline service on Oct. 18. The company sent …