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“Great River Health Says Staff Affected by Fort Madison Birthplace Closure Will Receive Support”

“Great River Health Says Staff Affected by Fort Madison Birthplace Closure Will Receive Support”   After December 31, 2026, the Birthplace at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center (SEIRMC) in Fort Madison will no longer provide inpatient labor and delivery services. Great River Health announced Thursday those services will instead be expanded at the Women & Family Center at SEIRMC in West Burlington. The change coincides with the upcoming retirement of […]

todayJanuary 9, 2026 1670

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Radio Keokuk Exclusive – An Interview with Insight Hospital’s Dayne Walling

Radio Keokuk Exclusive - An Interview with Insight Hospital's Dayne Walling Radio Keokuk’s Leah Jones sat down in the studio with Dayne Walling, Vice President of Government Relations & External Affairs and Senior Policy Advisor for Insight Hospital, for an exclusive interview and update on the company’s efforts to reopen the hospital in Keokuk. Listen below to hear the full conversation and the latest update. 0:00 / 0:00 Interview with […]

todayNovember 20, 2025 161 1

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KCSD partners with Hazel Health to offer free mental health support district-wide

KEOKUK COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT CENTRAL OFFICES 500 N. 20th STREET, KEOKUK, IOWA 52632 MEDIA CONTACT: (319) 795-1484 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: KCSD partners with Hazel Health to offer free mental health support district-wide   KEOKUK, Iowa - To continue to focus on district-wide mental wellness and the support of every student, the Keokuk Community School District has partnered with Hazel Health to provide free one-on-one mental health support to all students. […]

todayAugust 12, 2025 59

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Keokuk Art Center’s “The Eyes of March” Artists Spotlights

Please join the Keokuk Art Center’s celebration of professional and budding artists' exhibit titled “The Eyes of March” throughout the month of March. This eclectic show will be a crowd pleaser with eleven different artists from the surrounding area exhibiting their work. The public is invited to attend a special reception to celebrate the artists will be held on March 7th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Keokuk Art […]

todayMarch 5, 2025 202

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Keokuk Area Community Foundation Establishes Highlyn Apartment Fire Support Fund with $10K donation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Keokuk Area Community Foundation Establishes 'Highlyn Apartment Fire Support Fund' Keokuk, IA – January 21, 2025 – In response to the devastating fire that occurred last night at the Highlyn Apartment Complex in Keokuk, the Keokuk Area Community Foundation has established the "Highlyn Apartment Fire Support Fund" to assist the more than 20 residents and families affected by this tragedy. Thankfully, there were no injuries reported, but […]

todayJanuary 21, 2025 175 2

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Keokuk Art Center November Exhibit: Erika Wolfe & Dan Ferguson

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 […]

todayOctober 23, 2024 132

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Lee County CEO Hires Kaci DeSpain As Facilitator

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 […]

todayJuly 31, 2024 492

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Murray Announces Candidacy For Lee County Supervisor In 2024

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 […]

todayMarch 19, 2024 577 2

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Keokuk district calendar survey results show four-day school week with Spring break as top pick

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 […]

todayDecember 20, 2023 1081 2