It Happened in Keokuk
Aug. 5, 1908
100 years ago
Innes Bank plays concert at Casino ... W.H. Shattuck returns to Keokuk to take over management of Hotel Iowa, succeeding C.C. Capehart.
Aug. 5, 1933
75 years ago
Fly spraying starts today ... Steamer Gordon C. Greene held up seven hours when lock gate sticks.
Aug. 5, 1958
50 years ago
There are 25 rural schools still in operation in Lee County.
Aug. 5, 1983
25 years ago
Keokuk High School's pre-season football camp is expected to attract approximately 80 participants, said camp director Jim Vandenberg ... Four candidates are vying for two seats on the Keokuk School Board, including incumbent Bill Richards, Becky Kidd, Sue Olson and Mary Jo Hendrickson. Maurice Brewer took out papers but failed to file them before the deadline, according to board secretary Iris Kimball. School board elections are scheduled Sept. 13.
100 years ago
Innes Bank plays concert at Casino ... W.H. Shattuck returns to Keokuk to take over management of Hotel Iowa, succeeding C.C. Capehart.
Aug. 5, 1933
75 years ago
Fly spraying starts today ... Steamer Gordon C. Greene held up seven hours when lock gate sticks.
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50 years ago
There are 25 rural schools still in operation in Lee County.
Aug. 5, 1983
25 years ago
Keokuk High School's pre-season football camp is expected to attract approximately 80 participants, said camp director Jim Vandenberg ... Four candidates are vying for two seats on the Keokuk School Board, including incumbent Bill Richards, Becky Kidd, Sue Olson and Mary Jo Hendrickson. Maurice Brewer took out papers but failed to file them before the deadline, according to board secretary Iris Kimball. School board elections are scheduled Sept. 13.
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