2+ day, 5+ hour ago  (102+ words) Pen City Current King-Lynk Funeral Home obituary - Ralph Elmore, 67, Fort Madison A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2026 from 6-8 PM at the Eagle Bluff Community Room, 2803 Avenue A, Ft. Madison. Ralph “Tony” Elmore, 67, of Fort Madison, IA,…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago  (100+ words) Pen City Current Cruisers and Richie Lee invade Old Settlers HOF nominee Richie Lee & The Fabulous 50s to play July 24 with Pen City Cruisers on site. FORT MADISON - Love Classic cars? FREE outdoor music? and a picnic supper that you can…...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago  (56+ words) Pen City Current IAAP breaks dirt on new facility Army officials say sense of urgency in place for $635 million Future Artillery Complex MIDDLETOWN – The U.S. Army kicked off the construction of their new Future Artillery Complex in Middletown with a…...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago  (72+ words) Pen City Current Lahn to attend Graber dinner Republic annual dinner set for July 25 in Keokuk KEOKUK– The Lee County Republican Party is proud to host its Annual Graber Banquet on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at The Hidden Tower Event Center in…...

4+ day, 10+ hour ago  (539+ words) Backyard grilling remains one of America's most cherished culinary traditions. But while the rituals of outdoor cooking haven't changed much, the flavors Americans are bringing to the grill are evolving. Although regional and generational differences exist, Americans across the country…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago  (56+ words) Pen City Current KCSD petition to remove Dinger still viable Superintendent retired June 30, but still working for district KEOKUK – A petition to have Keokuk Superintendent Dr. Kathy Dinger, removed from her position is still active, despite Dinger’s retirement on June…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago  (85+ words) Pen City Current Vigen Memorial Home obituary - Carl L. Sparrow, 75, Keokuk Upon Carl’s request, there will be a private graveside service for immediate family only on Monday. Memorials may be made to Lee County Hospice. Other items that may interest you…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago  (222+ words) Pen City Current King-Lynk Funeral Home obituary - Barbara J. Kempker, 93, Fort Madison A visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2026 at King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory. The funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, July 17, 2026 at Sacred Heart Church…...

4+ day, 18+ hour ago  (72+ words) Pen City Current Knoxville welcomes Hounds then ends their season Fort Madison overcomes 6-0 deficit, but then gives ground KNOXVILLE — The future of Fort Madison’s baseball program was set in motion after Monday’s 16-5 loss to Knoxville in Monday’s Class 3A Substate 6 semifinal....

6+ day, 6+ hour ago  (68+ words) Pen City Current EPA extends IAAP lead azide storage permit Feds issue extension while facility looks for long-term solution. MIDDLETOWN - The Iowa Army Ammunition Plant announced today that it has been granted an extension of its emergency permit for the…...