From the desk of the Keokuk Art Center Director, Barb Edler: November 1st is sure to be a special experience for art and jewelry lovers as the Keokuk Art Center will celebrate two amazing and talented individuals: Erika Wolfe and Dan Ferguson for an extra special dual exhibit. Erika’s “Persona Expressions” and Dan’s “Retrospective” opens on November 1st with a public reception from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Keokuk […]
U.S. ethanol exports dipped from May to June. The Renewable Fuels Association says ethanol exports of 145.9 million gallons were 6% below May, but still the largest on record for the month of June. Canada took in its lowest volume for 2024 to date, while still claiming the top slot for the 39th month in […] The post Ethanol exports down on month, still all-time June high appeared first on […]
Via Press Release: LEE COUNTY, Iowa - Lee County CEO, the first CEO program in the state of Iowa, has hired a Lee County native as the facilitator, Kaci DeSpain from Keokuk. The program kicks off in August and 20 students have been accepted through a blind application process to participate together from Central Lee, Fort Madison and Keokuk high schools. Throughout the 2024-25 school year, Lee County CEO will […]
Teresa Murray announces her candidacy for the Lee County Board of Supervisors in District 4. Former Lee County Assessor Teresa Murray has released the following press release officially announcing her candidacy for Lee County Supervisor in 2024: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: March 19, 2024 I am pleased to announce my candidacy in the Democratic Primary for the Lee County Board of Supervisors in District Four. I have experience in […]
Keokuk district calendar survey results show four-day school week with Spring break as top pick KEOKUK, Iowa - The results of a recent school calendar survey that included a four-day week option was shared at the meeting of the Keokuk Community School District Board of Education on Dec. 18 by Dr. Kathy Dinger, Superintendent of Keokuk Community School District. "We were pleasantly surprised at the level of engagement we […]
Monday, November 27, 2023 Via the Fort Madison Police Department: Shortly before 6:00 AM this date, a burglary reportedly occurred at Horan’s Cabaret, at 1337 Avenue G. The owner stated that after she unlocked the establishment that morning, a male subject wearing a ski mask was encountered inside. He immediately fled, leaving with a substantial amount of cash taken from an ATM. Investigation revealed that entry was made through a […]
Via the Fort Madison Police Department On Tuesday evening, November 7th, 2023, at approximately 7:45 PM, Fort Madison Officers were summoned to Hardee’s at 1431 Avenue H for an armed robbery. The subject was last seen fleeing west out of the building. It was learned a lone male subject entered the premises displaying a large knife demanding money. His features were disguised by a hooded sweatshirt and face mask. When […]
The USDA’s reporting a mixed export sales for the major commodities during the week ending October 26th. Sorghum and upland cotton both notched new marketing year highs, with China leading the way for both, while pork, rice, and soybean oil also saw solid week-to-week improvements. Beef, corn, soybean, wheat, and soybean meal sales were below a week ago. The USDA’s next set of supply and demand projections is out November […]
Keokuk High School sophomore receives highest individual Iowa High School musician honor, selected as member of 2023 All-State Chorus KEOKUK, Iowa - Keokuk High School sophomore, Carter Killoren has attained the highest individual honor as an Iowa high school musician when he was selected as a member of the 2023 All-State Chorus. "Carter is a remarkably talented young man with a profound passion for singing and performing,” Jason Woodley, […]
