Via Press Release: LEE COUNTY, Iowa - Lee County CEO, the first CEO program in the state of Iowa, has hired a Lee County native as the facilitator, Kaci DeSpain from Keokuk. The program kicks off in August and 20 students have been accepted through a blind application process to participate together from Central Lee, Fort Madison and Keokuk high schools. Throughout the 2024-25 school year, Lee County CEO will […]
Teresa Murray announces her candidacy for the Lee County Board of Supervisors in District 4. Former Lee County Assessor Teresa Murray has released the following press release officially announcing her candidacy for Lee County Supervisor in 2024: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: March 19, 2024 I am pleased to announce my candidacy in the Democratic Primary for the Lee County Board of Supervisors in District Four. I have experience in […]
Keokuk district calendar survey results show four-day school week with Spring break as top pick KEOKUK, Iowa - The results of a recent school calendar survey that included a four-day week option was shared at the meeting of the Keokuk Community School District Board of Education on Dec. 18 by Dr. Kathy Dinger, Superintendent of Keokuk Community School District. "We were pleasantly surprised at the level of engagement we […]
Monday, November 27, 2023 Via the Fort Madison Police Department: Shortly before 6:00 AM this date, a burglary reportedly occurred at Horan’s Cabaret, at 1337 Avenue G. The owner stated that after she unlocked the establishment that morning, a male subject wearing a ski mask was encountered inside. He immediately fled, leaving with a substantial amount of cash taken from an ATM. Investigation revealed that entry was made through a […]
Via the Fort Madison Police Department On Tuesday evening, November 7th, 2023, at approximately 7:45 PM, Fort Madison Officers were summoned to Hardee’s at 1431 Avenue H for an armed robbery. The subject was last seen fleeing west out of the building. It was learned a lone male subject entered the premises displaying a large knife demanding money. His features were disguised by a hooded sweatshirt and face mask. When […]
Keokuk High School sophomore receives highest individual Iowa High School musician honor, selected as member of 2023 All-State Chorus KEOKUK, Iowa - Keokuk High School sophomore, Carter Killoren has attained the highest individual honor as an Iowa high school musician when he was selected as a member of the 2023 All-State Chorus. "Carter is a remarkably talented young man with a profound passion for singing and performing,” Jason Woodley, […]
Third sibling in Keokuk to complete Mensa for Kids Reading Program at Hawthorne KEOKUK, Iowa - A third child from one Keokuk family has completed the K-3 Mensa for Kids Excellence in Reading Program at Hawthorne Elementary. Jasper Condren, a second grade student at Hawthorne, read the entirety of the list of 63 classic titles including “Where the Wild Things Are,” “The Little House on the Prairie,” and “Stone Soup.” […]
Alliant Energy Send Out Notice Of Proposed Electric Rate Increase Alliant Energy sent out the following notice to area customers this week, proposing a rate increase to come in late 2024: Alliant Energy’s Iowa utility, Interstate Power and Light Company, is submitting a proposal to the Iowa Utilities Board on October 12, 2023 to adjust customers’ electric rates in late 2024. The drivers of our proposed electric rate increase include […]
Hy-Vee Launches New Resource to Help Patients with Private Insurance Access Insulin for as Low as $35 Per Month Using manufacturer-sponsored savings cards, eligible patients can get a 28-day supply for as low as $35 per month at their local Hy-Vee Pharmacy WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (Oct. 5, 2023) — Hy-Vee, Inc. is launching a new resource to help patients with diabetes who are covered under commercial/private insurance save on […]
