Keokuk School Board Close to Decision
The Keokuk School Board could announce the district’s new superintendent as early as Thursday night during a special board meeting.The panel met behind closed doors for about one hour Tuesday...
View ArticleKeokuk Selects New Superintendent
The Keokuk School Board voted unanimously, Thursday night, to offer its superintendent job to Tim Hood.Hood served as superintendent of the Creston Community School District for about 13 years....
View ArticleKeokuk Clean-Up Saturday
Keokuk is looking for some help as it gets ready for "company."The city will host the 26th annual Iowa Downtown Summit on August 21 and 22. The event is expected to bring more than 350 individuals...
View ArticleKeokuk Reaches Tentative Agreement
Keokuk will no longer need outside help to settle a new contract with some employees.Mayor Tom Marion says that’s because the city and the general unit have reached a tentative agreement.The employees...
View ArticleGrand Avenue Reconstruction More Likely
It appears Keokuk is ready to move ahead with a large-scale street reconstruction project.Several years ago, the city borrowed about $3-million to rebuild Grand Avenue, from 4th Street to Rand Park.The...
View ArticleHinton : Busy First Two Months
Keokuk’s new police chief says his first two months on the job have been pretty busy.
View ArticleKeokuk Could Limit Outdoor Concerts
The Keokuk City Council has received multiple complaints about outdoor concerts at L-Treyn’s Bar and Grill over the last few years.The panel’s only response, though, occurred in May 2011 when it...
View ArticleEagles Building to Re-Open in January
The former Eagles building in downtown Keokuk will be open for business in January.Crews started renovating the building at the corner of 4th and Blondeau Streets in March.The two-story structure will...
View ArticleKeokuk Man Charged in Fatal Hit & Run
A Keokuk man faces up to 25-years in prison for his role in a fatal hit-and-run late last week.
View ArticleKeokuk Depot Restoration Continues
The upcoming winter months will not stop the ongoing work at the former Keokuk Union Depot.
View ArticleKeokuk Trying to Finish Sewer Work
Keokuk wants to finish some sewer work within the next few weeks.
View ArticleCities Experiencing Water Main Breaks
Cities throughout the Tri-State region are seeing an increase in broken water lines.
View ArticleKeokuk Mayor Wants State Help w/ Pensions
One southeast Iowa mayor knows how Iowa can spend some of its “extra” money.
View ArticleKeokuk to Upgrade Sewer Plant
Keokuk’s mayor says it makes financial sense to repair the city’s wastewater treatment plant, compared to replacing the facility.
View ArticleVolunteer Center of the Big River United Way
Jason Parrott's guest on Emphasis, this week, is Barb Casady, who is the coordinator for the new Volunteer Center of the Big River United Way.
View ArticleKeokuk Awards Grand Avenue Contract
It appears Keokuk is getting a good deal on a multi-million dollar street project.
View ArticleGrand Avenue more than Concrete
The upcoming Grand Avenue project in Keokuk will involve more than just pouring concrete.
View ArticleKeokuk Pavilion Fees Tabled
The Keokuk City Council doesn’t know how to proceed with a rental fee schedule for a popular city facility.
View ArticleKeokuk Capping Summer Sewer Bills
Some Keokuk residents will pay less for sewer services this summer.
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