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.
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 …
Add California Governor Gavin Newsom’s name to the list of prominent elected officials who blatantly lied about their personal histories.
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…
It was a somewhat unusual day at the Keokuk Municipal Airport on Saturday. One of the hangers was filled with people, getting ready to recognize five individuals for 50 years of safe flight, a…
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:
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.
On Thursday, April 18 at 10:10 a.m. Lee County deputies were dispatched to a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of J40 and Highway 218. Upon arriving at the scene they noticed a vehicle …
Area women are invited to the Tri-State Women’s Connection brunch from 10-11:30 a.m. Thursday, May 2 at United Presbyterian Church, 102 Main, Keokuk. Cost is $6.50.
Fort Madison High School went into lockdown on Thursday that was initiated by a false alarm, according to school officials.
Last year, the city of Keokuk received a $25,000 Community Development Block Grant to make a plan in the process of applying for a much larger Neighborhood Revitalization grant through the Iow…
There were no injuries reported from the storms in the area on Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service, which has a released a summary of the events on its website, www.weather.gov.
The Lee County Narcotics Task Force reports the arrest of three Keokuk residents on felony and misdemeanor drug charges.
Lee County Health Department will be holding a Children’s Immunization Clinic Thursday, April 25, from 1-4:30 p.m. at Lee County Health Department, #3 John Bennett Drive in Fort Madison.
The Department reports the following actions that took place on Thursday, April 18.
Though there are 50-60 million allergy sufferers in the U.S., only a fraction receive treatment that can change the underlying disease. Instead, most suffer from their symptoms, try to avoid p…
The Department reports the following actions that took place on Tuesday, April 16.
KFD responded to three medical calls on Wednesday, April 17: at 11:54 a.m., 3:48 p.m., and 6:32 p.m.
The following arrests took place on Wednesday, April 17.
HUEHUETENANGO, Guatemala — As more than 100 men carrying an elaborate float of Jesus halted before him, Cardinal Álvaro Ramazzini lost no time in calling for social justice — the hallmark of t…
Ag Week book donations
Three fundraising events are planned next week by teams supporting Hancock County Fights Cancer (HCFC).
From the cooking oil in the cupboard and the feed in the hen house to the souls of the shoes at the back door, soy surrounds me. Every morning, soy hits me in the face with my makeup and the g…
On Saturday, March 23, Hancock County Republicans joined McDonough County Republicans to build beds for the nationwide non-profit Sleep in Heavenly Peace. Supporting the organization’s motto o…
An Iowa paramedic criminally charged with sexually abusing a 10-year-old child is expected to stand trial on May 7.
DES MOINES – Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 2.9 percent in March from a revised February rate of 3.0 percent. The state’s labor force participation rate fell to 67 p…
NAUVOO, Ill. – The weather was perfect for the Nauvoo City Center grand opening celebration and fundraiser Saturday afternoon, April 13.
The Keokuk City Council held a special meeting on Tuesday to go over the fiscal year 2024/25 budget one last time before it was to hold a public hearing and possibly approve the budget at its …
Another way a woman could make a living was in prostitution. Prostitution flourished near army camps during the Civil War.
My friends, do not despair,
On page 3 of the Thursday, April 18 edition, under the “Upcoming Events,” section of the article “Budget, expenditures discussed by Keokuk School Board,” it stated that the Title I Reading Nig…
The Lee County Leadership Class is in the midst of a hygiene drive, which started on April 8 and will run to April 27.
The Keokuk School Board met Monday, April 15. Among the many issues brought up at the meeting were the following.
The Great River Players production of “Four Weddings and an Elvis” opens this weekend. The final production of GRP’s season offers laughs aplenty. The story follows Sandy, a frequently-divorce…
A group recently gathered at Montrose Memorial Library for the April edition of Crafternoon. This monthly event is sponsored by Montrose Health Center and is planned and facilitated by Victori…
Several residents of Montrose Health Center were delighted to join other senior citizens of the community at Lee County Conservation’s recent O.W.L.S. program. Biologists from the Climax Molyb…
“Play Ball!” will soon be heard at Bud Metzinger Field in Montrose, as the Montrose Ball Association is gearing up for the 2024 ball season. Baseball has long been an important part of summer …
Cited and Released
Kenneth Laverne Soper Jr. 44, of Keokuk, was arrested on Wednesday, April 17 at 6:46 a.m. at the South Lee County Courthouse in Keokuk for a Judgment Entry/Mittimus. Soper was jailed.
Southeastern Community College has announced its graduation dates, times, and locations. Ceremonies will take place in-person at the following locations and livestreamed at facebook.com/scciowa.
Mary Ruth Thorell of Ferris, Illinois, will celebrate her 100th birthday on Wednesday, April 24. There will be an open house on Sunday, May 5 from 2-4 p.m. at Ferris Christian Church. Friends …
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation Wednesday for Allamakee, Cass, Des Moines, Fayette, Henry, and Lee counties in response to severe weather that occurred on April 1…
