After weeks of research done by Lee County Supervisors Ron Fedler and Matt Pflug, and lots of public input, the first reading of the ATV/UTV Ordinance in Lee County was approved on Tuesday morning. Sheriff Stacy Weber and county attorney Ross Braden said a lot of the language for the ordinance comes from Des Moines County, but it does incorporate stiffer penalties than neighboring counties, including a larger fee. "It […]
The Keokuk Area Chamber of Commerce presented the second of four Legislative Luncheons at the Hawkeye Restaurant on Friday afternoon. State Representative Jeff Kurtz (D) and State Senator Rich Taylor (D) returned to the Power City to inform their constituents about recent happenings in Des Moines. This is part two of our coverage of the luncheon. Outside of the justice appointment change, education was a major discussion topic for both […]
The Keokuk Area Chamber of Commerce presented the second of four Legislative Luncheons at the Hawkeye Restaurant on Friday afternoon. State Representative Jeff Kurtz (D) and State Senator Rich Taylor (D) returned to the Power City to inform their constituents about recent happenings in Des Moines. Kurtz spoke first and said most of his recent work has revolved around the AARP working in support of the CARE Act, which is […]
With the approval of a $20,000 funding request by the city council, the Keokuk Parks Foundation may finally have the necessary funding for its new pickleball courts. Karole Smith presented for the foundation and said this request should cover the remaining costs for the project. "When we turn this over once we get our total funding, hopefully with your help, we will be where we go back on March 13th […]
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 […]
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 […]
