Great River Players presented their second show of their 2018-19 season over the weekend with 'Leading Ladies.' According to Stage Agent, the show is, "Set in the 1950s, Leading Ladies focuses on two English Shakespearean actors, Jack and Leo, who find their careers in a rut. They are currently performing "Scenes from Shakespeare" on the Moose Lodge circuit in the Amish country of Pennsylvania. When they hear that an old lady in […]
Officers from the Keokuk Police Department were called to the corner of 6th and Blondeau around 4:30 PM on Sunday for the report of a disturbance involving several individuals. Witnesses said the altercation involved shouting between one male and two females. Words were exchanged by the two parties and one of the females dropped a bag believed to belong to the male in question. The bag opened upon hitting the […]
With a winning vote of 195 to 105, the Keokuk Community School District had their request for a Physical Plant and Equipment Levy approved. Keokuk superintendent Christine Barnes said the district is excited about the results of the vote. "We're really thrilled. Our board has been very, very committed to being good with taxpayer money and this really allows us to take good care of our facilities," Barnes said. The […]
Both the boys and girls bowling teams for Keokuk are headed back to the state meet as they each won their 2A Regional on Wednesday afternoon. The boys team shot a 3099 to win the title and junior Kody Sapp won the individual championship with a 438 on the day. Senior Jarrett West and sophomore Patrick Goetz each also scored over 400 with 428 and 400, respectively, while junior Reese […]
In excavator is Project Manager Dennis Dore of Dore Associates, out of Bay City, Mich., and on fire hose is Rick Beaver. The water is because of possible asbestos. Air quality is being monitored. Photos courtesy of Chris Mills
Up to $1,000.00 available in scholarships for any graduating Lee County, Hancock County, or Clark County students interested in embarking in a career in the Construction and Building Trades Industry. Students must plan to enroll, or be enrolled in the Construction and Manufacturing Degree Program at Southeastern Community College. The Delbert and Edythe Barnes Scholarship Fund was established for students who have graduated or will be graduating, those in their […]
United Way of the Great River Region is pleased to announce the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program as a service to the tristate community. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is a nationwide service that offers free tax help to people who generally make $57,000 or less. The program also provides assistance to the elderly and to persons with disabilities who need to file returns. IRS certified volunteers provide […]
A lot of people go their entire lives without ever leaving the country, but thanks to Keokuk Sister Cities, many young students get that opportunity early on. The program has been doing an ambassador exchange program with Kai-shi, Japan for over 20 years and it has impacted a lot of people who have been involved. Mackenzie Hawkins has been to Japan three different times with the program and said it […]
For the second straight year, Keokuk boys swimmer, Dylan Jones, will be representing the Chiefs at the State Swimming Meet, in not one, but two different competitions. Head coach Mercedes Hawkins said she was incredibly excited while watching Jones compete this past weekend. "My adrenaline was rushing from the side of the pool," Hawkins said. "When I looked at the timing system, I had to a double and even a […]
