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The Keokuk City Council took another look at guaranteeing a loan for the Keokuk Economic Development Corporation to do some work at the Southeast Iowa Development Center at a special meeting on Thursday. mississippivalleypublishing.…
NAUVOO, Ill. – The town will be hopping this weekend. Crowds will begin descending on Mulholland St. Saturday for the annual Nauvoo Pumpkin Walk. mississippivalleypublishing.…
Tumelty Park, which sits between 17th and 18th streets and High and Morgan streets, has not seen a lot of use, outside of the basketball court, in the past several years. mississippivalleypublishing.…
Lee County’s inaugural “Shop with a Cop” is set to light up The Hidden Tower in Keokuk on Saturday, Dec. 2, bringing joy and bridging connections between children and local law enforcement. A Music Trivia Night will be held at The Hidden Tower on Fr… mississippivalleypublishing.…
Burlington residents Jeremiah Edgington (back) and Jaleesa Wilson (right) snapped a family photo at Harvestville Farm in Donnellson on Friday with their children Taylor Edgington and Tatum Edgington. mississippivalleypublishing.…
Girls on the Run, a national non-profit renowned for its initiative to empower third- to fifth-grade girls, partnered with the United Way of the Great River Region’s Caring Cards Program to help create cards for hospital patients last week during th… mississippivalleypublishing.…
ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on Wednesday sentenced a man who recorded his rape of a young girl and an infant to 80 years in prison. mississippivalleypublishing.…
During parent teacher conferences Wednesday night, the Hawthorne Elementary School gym was open for parents and students to select books to take home, play games together, and snack on cookies while waiting for conferences. Conferences will continue… mississippivalleypublishing.…
The hour before sunset Wednesday evening was cast in a remarkable golden hue, the clouds almost looking painted in the sky. The Daily Gate City received many pictures from area residents, like this photo from Gabba Schnedler, who were captivated by … mississippivalleypublishing.…
Michael Greenslaugh, a resident of Keokuk, has made history by being appointed as the Grand Master of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF) of Iowa Thursday evening. This marks the first time since 1969 that someone from Keokuk has held the ti… mississippivalleypublishing.…
The Tri-State area might be populated by small towns, but make no mistake, the area celebrates Halloween in a big way. There are hundreds of events leading up to the holiday. This article aims to give readers a starting point for holiday planning. U… mississippivalleypublishing.…
Members of the Keokuk High School Marching band brought American and Keokuk pride at increased decibels to the Hoerner YMCA Thursday night during the KHS girls swim team's final meet of the season. Keokuk came away from the night with a victory. mississippivalleypublishing.…
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) gathered at a meetinghouse in Keokuk Saturday to recycle used plastic grocery bags into plastic yarn. Using a loom constructed and donated by Bill Prostman, the yarn is then weaved… mississippivalleypublishing.…
Jeffrey D. Nelson, MD, was the highly esteemed guest at a presentation at the Keokuk Public Library's Round Room, Tuesday Oct. 3. There was quite a large turnout to the event. Pretty much every seat was filled in the Round Room at the library, where… mississippivalleypublishing.…
The Keokuk Homeless Alliance (KHA) has announced its intention to purchase the former VFW building located at the corner of S. Sixth and Johnson streets, aiming to transform it into a comprehensive homeless shelter. The acquisition hinges on the app… mississippivalleypublishing.…
Jaelynn and Kaitlyn Jackson ride on a firetruck during Keokuk's Homecoming parade Thursday night with the high school football team wearing their older brother Leo Jackson's football jersey, number 73, to honor him. Leo died in May. Written on the t… mississippivalleypublishing.…
By harnessing the power of hands-on education, ten Lee County schools are embarking on a unique conservation endeavor to address the alarming decline in the monarch butterfly population. mississippivalleypublishing.…
On Tuesday at 8:40 a.m. at Hubinger’s Landing in Keokuk, Jeremy Nelson and Frank Lachinski put a Kevlar canoe decaled with “Stop Solider Suicide” in calm Mississippi waters. mississippivalleypublishing.…
The Keokuk Area Convention & Tourism Bureau is gearing up to host the 19th Annual Geode Family Fest this weekend, with festivities planned to get cracking Thursday and running through Sunday. The event, a staple for rock and mineral enthusiasts,… mississippivalleypublishing.…
Fort Madison’s Mexican Fiesta wasn’t the main reason five state democratic senators visited the city Thursday evening, but seemed to be a welcome, enjoyable treat. mississippivalleypublishing.…
