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Wednesday, August 15, 2018 - 3:17pm
The students of Keota Community Schools have a new face and a new name to get used to this year. Once they master the pronunciation of his name, the intimidation from their new principal Alex Klopfenstein, will most likely melt away. Klopfenstein is...
Wednesday, August 15, 2018 - 3:08pm
When Frank and Fran Besser headed to church a few months back, they had no way of knowing they were about to stumble upon an education blessing for the residents of Keokuk County. Thanks to some quick thinking and some cooperation between local and...
Wednesday, August 1, 2018 - 8:35am
Several concerned citizens lined the chairs during the July 23 Keota city council meeting. Although not placed on the agenda, the residents chose to speak during citizens comments to express concerns that they had.
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Wednesday, August 1, 2018 - 8:34am
This summer, Wilson Memorial Library has been hosting a summer reading program with the theme of “Library’s Rock.” At each of the classes, the students participated in a specific activity and then had a craft, which were handmade...
Wednesday, July 25, 2018 - 12:56pm
Libertyville Savings Bank employees are able to wear jeans each Friday and also hold a variety of fundraisers throughout the year, which benefits a chosen recipient.
The bank rotates between each of...
Wednesday, July 25, 2018 - 12:54pm
Sigourney, Iowa- Recognition is perhaps one of the biggest parts of a County Fair. Whether it is the recognition of students for the hard work they have put into their projects or adults who helped them along the way, you will find just as much...
Wednesday, July 25, 2018 - 12:52pm
Keokuk County, Iowa- Queens for both fairs held in Keokuk County have been named. The Keokuk County Fair named their queen on July 13, while the Keokuk County Expo named their queen on July 19.
Keokuk County Fair Queen: McKenzie Hammes
Keokuk...
Wednesday, July 18, 2018 - 8:23am
Keota School Board met in a regular meeting on Thursday, July 12, for a short agenda. One item that was brought to the board was by Erin McGuire, representing the Keota Elementary PTO. She came in to bring an idea to the board about painting a mural...
Wednesday, July 18, 2018 - 8:22am
Sigourney, Iowa- Finding a job is arguably one of the most stressful and hardest tasks that any human may go through. The excitement of graduating from college wears off very quickly when the realization sets in that there are many bills to pay. For...
Monday, July 16, 2018 - 4:52pm
The fall season is fast approaching and now is the chance to get ready for the upcoming volleyball season. High School girls from the Keokuk County area will have the opportunity to work and learn alongside past and current professional volleyball...
Thursday, July 12, 2018 - 7:02pm
The Keota Eagles entered the final week of the regular season on a five-game winning streak but were unable to keep it going as they dropped the final two games in close decisions. The streak ended when Keota faced Lone Tree and lost 6-7 on July 3...
Thursday, July 12, 2018 - 7:00pm
The Lady Eagles saw their postseason hopes cut short as they took a loss at the hands of the Lady Trojans on July 2. Keota managed to score two runs, but Tri-County finished the game out with 14 runs scored.
After giving up some...
