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Prosecutors called all their witnesses and rested their case on Thursday in the trial of Keokuk man accused of beating his father, who later died, earlier this year.
After hearing the defendant testify on his own behalf, the jury found Craig Rockenbach guilty of a lesser charge on Friday.
The following arrest and accident were reported Thursday by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.
BURLINGTON – Stephen Ulrich of Esoteric Echoes, Peoria, Illinois, reads tarot cards.
New legislation regulating traffic cameras is sitting on Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ desk, but Lee County Sheriff Stacy Weber says the county’s cameras in place locally are already in compliance. …
Republican candidate for sheriff Daniel Johnson is having a free and open “eat and greet” from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 27 at the Wever Fire Station. There will be free smoked brisket…
The Keokuk Fire Department responded at 6:28 p.m. Wednesday to the 3300 block of Main Street for some kind of odor in the building. Fire personnel used a four gas monitor to check the building…
During the regular meeting of the Warsaw City Council on March 27, the minutes of the meeting on Feb. 28, the financial reports, the motion to pay the March bills, and the agenda were unanimou…
Ever wanted to enjoy a delicious mouth-watering steak or grilled chicken but looked at the menu price and sadly felt that it was beyond your budget? Want something more affordable with proceed…
In reading through the files of old Warsaw newspapers a time that always creates a great deal of interest are the days when steamboats docked at the Warsaw riverfront.
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, April 27, and the Iowa Department of Public Safety’s Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP) encourages Iowans to clean out their medicine ca…
Nauvoo’s newest restaurant, Lock 19, opened its doors to first responders from the Nauvoo Fire Protection District (NFPD) Saturday evening, April 20. The place was busy. The parking lot was fu…
Judge Clagett had left the bench and ran the Keokuk newspaper The Constitution Daily.
The jury was selected on Wednesday for the trial of a Keokuk man accused of killing his father during a fight over dinner in January.
BURLINGTON – A Burlington man has been sentenced to probation after pleading guilty to shooting a man who he had fired earlier in the day during an altercation at his home in November.
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is investigating Monday’s fertilizer spill in Burlington.
One of the first signs of spring is dandelions popping up all over the place. Evidently, a number of years ago, someone found a use for a good number of dandelion blossoms, as evidenced by thi…
A couple events are scheduled in Montrose over the next few days.
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Keokuk Fire Department responded for an electrical smell in an apartment at 111 S. 2nd St. at 7:11 p.m. Tuesday. On arrival the tenant said they could smell something possibly burning in the b…
Tuesday, April 23, marked a significant day in the history of Keokuk, as U.S. Rep Mariannette Miller-Meeks, along with state and city officials, met at Keokuk National Cemetery to celebrate co…
The nonprofit Keokuk Community Child Development Center, located in the United Methodist Church at 2330 Plank Road, has filled a child care role in the Keokuk Community for five years now.
Local McDonald’s protégé, Emily Mast has officially purchased McDonald’s of Keokuk from her father and mentor, Steve Mast. Steve purchased the restaurant in 1998 and has now hung up his spat…
The trial for a Keokuk man accusing of killing his father, who died following an alleged assault during a family dinner earlier this year, is set to begin today.
BURLINGTON – It was a packed house as hundreds swarmed Burlington Memorial Auditorium to taste some of Iowa’s best handcrafted brews and more during Brewfest 2024 on Saturday afternoon.
DONNELLSON — The Central Lee Community School District is seeking nominations for the 2024 inductees into its three Halls of Fame.
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The Keokuk Fire Department responded to seven medical calls on Monday, at 5:38 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 9:06 a.m., 10:21 a.m., 3:26 p.m., 5:40 p.m. and 6:56 p.m.
CARTHAGE, Ill. – Everyone at the Hancock County Courthouse learned something new about Abraham Lincoln Saturday, April 20. Even the speaker, Illinois Appellate Court Justice Debra Walker.
If Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signs off on a bill recently passed by both the Iowa House and Senate, Lee County Supervisors will be free to move forward with plans to consolidate the county court …
Friday evening marked the premiere of this year’s concert series at the Rand Park Pavilion in Keokuk. Featured for the event were 3 musical ensembles, all comprised of area youth in either the…
The Keokuk Fire Department reported the following actions for Friday-Sunday, April 19-21.
The Warsaw Fire Department will be hosting its annual pancake breakfast this Sunday, April 28 at the Warsaw Fire Station, 220 S. Fifth St. in Warsaw.
Hamilton is on the move with a calendar filled with events, a little something for everyone. There are those that have been going on for several years, like car shows and the Western Illinois …
On the Hamilton page (9) of the Tuesday, April 9 edition, under Buildings and Grounds, it stated that a salary for an hourly worker was being raised from $8 to $10 per hour. It should have sta…
Kali Daniels, daughter of Shawn and Hilary Daniels of Hamilton, was selected by the teaching staff as the February Marine Bank Senior of the Month at Hamilton High School in the area of Mathem…
DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Education has announced that the Students First Education Savings Account (ESA) program officially opens for applications for the 2024-25 school year.
Lee County sheriff candidate Elliott Vandenberg held a meet and greet Friday afternoon.
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How sad it is that few Americans have heard of Bob Graham, who died Tuesday at 87, because this guy was truly a profile in courage when we needed it most. And how sad it was, at a pivot point …
DES MOINES—Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has announced that the Victim Services Support Program is releasing a competitive grant opportunity to provide comprehensive sexual assault service…
There are always opportunities for people to volunteer at Lee County Conservation, even when it’s not in recognition of Earth Day (April 22).
The Clark County Sheriff’s Office reports the following arrests:
It was a somewhat unusual day at the Keokuk Municipal Airport -Lindner Field on Saturday. One of the hangers was filled with people, getting ready to recognize five individuals for 50 years of…
Add California Governor Gavin Newsom’s name to the list of prominent elected officials who blatantly lied about their personal histories.
Citations
The Hamilton Senior Center serves meals at 11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday at the Community Center at 1680 Keokuk St.
KFD responded to four medical calls on Thursday, April 18: at 2:31 a.m., 5:26 a.m., 12:15 p.m., and 7:46 p.m.
