Skyler Stark, 31, of Argyle, Iowa was arrested on November 4, 2018 on felony drug charges. Stark is charged with the following: Possession of more than five grams of methamphetamine with intent to deliver, while in possession of a firearm, a class B felony with an enhancement. Possession of a schedule II substance (Acetaminophen Hydrocodone) with intent to deliver, a class C felony. Possession of cocaine with intent to deliver, […]
The Lee County Narcotics Task Force reports the arrest of two Keokuk, Iowa individuals on Felony drug charges. Michael Eastman, 38, of Keokuk, Iowa was arrested on October 30th, 2018 on a felony drug charge. Eastman is charged with distribution to persons under age eighteen, a class B Felony. If convicted Eastman faces up to 25 years in a state correctional facility. In an unrelated matter, Quayson Talton, 18, […]
Local talent and local pizza. What more could you ask for. Keokuk Hy-Vee provided their fresh HyVee pizzas for lunch on Thursday to congratulate and honor the choir members who worked many hours before, during, and after school to audition for the All State Honor Choir. This includes the 6 choir members who were selected to participate in this prestigious Festival Concert to be held in Ames, Iowa November 16-17: […]
With less than a week left until the 2018 Election, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds spoke with Radio Keokuk about current projects here administration is working on and how the campaign has gone. She also mentioned the importance for Iowans to get out and vote and plans she has still has left for the campaign. You can listen to the full interview here: https://soundcloud.com/tyler-gage-french/kim-reynolds-interview
The 2018 Southeast Conference Volleyball teams have been announced with several Chiefs seeing their names on the list. Junior captain Isabel Vandenberg was named to the 2nd Team after leading the Chiefs in several categories this season, including kills with 164 on the season which was also good for fifth in the conference. Vandenberg also contributed 75 digs and 15 aces as well, which were each good for third on the […]
The Iowa All-District Teams have been announced and five Keokuk Chiefs were named to either the first or second team for 3A District 6. Sophomore Tristyn O’Connor was the lone Chief on the first team after leading the team with 56 tackles, good for third in the district, while also starting every game at left guard for Keokuk, providing strong blocking in both the run and pass games. Classmates Corey […]
Dr. Christopher Peters (R) is challenging incumbent Dave Loebsack (D) for his U.S. Congressional seat this election. He stopped by Radio Keokuk to speak about his stance on issues and how his campaign has gone. https://soundcloud.com/tyler-gage-french/christopher-peters Reminder that early voting has already began and can be done at the Keokuk Courthouse. The election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 6.
The Keokuk Police Department arrested Stephen Tyler McGhghy of rural Keokuk, age 36, at 10:15 a.m. On October 24th, 2018, on a warrant for Theft 2nd Degree and, Four Counts of Forgery. The arrest is the result of an investigation into the misappropriation of money donated to a local non-profit organization, which McGhghy was serving as the president of. The investigation was conducted by the Keokuk Police Department and the […]
UPDATE: The Lee County Board of Supervisors held their weekly meeting on Tuesday and once again the county owned shed in Argyle was a major discussion point. Argyle residents would like to see the shed torn down and the property sold while the Board said there are further steps that must be taken before they can officially dispose of the shed and the property. Here is the discussion from the meeting: […]
