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Keokuk, Iowa, June 17, 2020--The Jeffris Family Foundation has awarded a challenge grant of $275,000 to the Keokuk Union Depot Foundation.  The Jeffris Family Foundation, based in Janesville, Wisconsin, focuses on the preservation and restoration of structures of significant historic and architectural value in small towns in the Midwest. The challenge grant is designed to stimulate local contributions to continue the historic preservation project that began with restoration of the […]

June 11, 2020 Nauvoo Police Department Chief of Police Mike Boley reports the conviction of Daniel Scott Lafferty, 34, of Nauvoo, IL on charges stemming from his arrest on May 28, 2019. Lafferty’s arrest came as the result of an investigation by the Nauvoo Police Department into allegations of sexual assault of a child having occurred in Nauvoo, Illinois. On Thursday June 11, 2020, Lafferty open plead and was sentenced […]

Jefferson City, Mo. — In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft warns Missourians that heightened isolation and loneliness during the COVID-19 pandemic have created a perfect storm for senior financial exploitation. “Social isolation has long been one of the leading factors contributing to the financial exploitation of older investors and the unprecedented stay-home orders to protect against the spread of the novel […]

Via the Missouri Farm Bureau By Eric Bohl America’s meat industry has consolidated dramatically in recent decades. Missouri Farm Bureau and many farmer and consumer advocates are calling for investigations into the industry. A reliable and affordable meat supply is important, and market consolidation can harm both of these goals. Today, four companies process over 80 percent of American beef. Three companies control 63 percent of the nation’s hog processing. […]

FOR IMMEIDATE RELEASE CONTACT INFORMATION: Kevin Wheeler General Manager/CEO Access Energy Cooperative 1800 W Washington St PO Box 440 Mt Pleasant IA 52641 319-385-1577 [email protected] Effective May 28, 2020, the Iowa Utilities Board lifted the disconnection moratorium for Iowa electric cooperatives and municipal utilities.  In response, effective June 1, 2020, Access Energy Cooperative will resume normal disconnection procedures as specified in the cooperative tariff. Access Energy Cooperative is a locally […]

Radio Keokuk, in conjunction with Keokuk High School and Keokuk Contractors are so proud to bring you the KHS Student of the Week!  Each week Principal Adam Magliari with help from the other excellent teachers and staff at KHS, chooses a student who has shown themselves to be an excellent role model, shows great character, is truly caring to others and has made the effort to help make KHS the […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 7, 2020 LEE COUNTY PARTNERS LAUNCH BUY LEE COUNTY CAMPAIGN Lee County, IA, May 7, 2020– The Keokuk Chamber, Economic Development and Main Street, Fort Madison Chamber of Commerce and Lee County EDG have partnered together to launch “Buy Lee County”, an initiative to stimulate the local economy after the Covid-19 shut downs hit local businesses. Buy Lee County is an incentive to shop locally by […]

Committee comes together to form the KHS Seniors 2020 Main Street Banners project. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Senior Banner Project 2020 The class of 2020 across the nation and around the world is dealing with disappointment while adapting to a new norm…and so are the parents that have eagerly anticipated these senior moments since the first day of Kindergarten. What should have been the most exciting time for a senior has […]