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Back to School Festival set for Aug. 7
The United Way of the Great River Region and its partners have set the 17th Annual Back to School Festival for Saturday, Aug. 7 from 9-11 a.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 2330 Plank Road in Keokuk. Last year, the event was made a drive-through event due to the pandimic.... Read more
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Timothy Brian Watkins
Timothy “Tim” Brian Watkins, 41, of Keokuk, passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at his home in Keokuk. Tim was born on April 14, 1980, in Torrance, California, the son of Jack and Myrtle (Morcum) Northrup. Throughout his life he was employed in construction and enjoyed spending his time fishing and listening to music. Tim loved the great outdoors. Read more
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Vigen Memorial Home obituary – James E. Toole, 76, Keokuk
James Edward “Buck” Toole, 76, of Keokuk, IA died Tuesday, July 20, 2021at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center – Ft. Madison, IA. He was born on February 5, 1945 in Keokuk, IA the son of Lawrence E. and Mary M. Shea Toole. Jim graduated from Keokuk Senior High School... Read more
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CenturyLink outages limit 9-1-1 service
LEE COUNTY – According to county officials, 9-1-1 service from some land lines in Keokuk may be interrupted for an undetermined amount of time. Travis Solem, LeeComm director, said he was informed by CenturyLink that several outages across the state may hinder 9-1-1 service to customers. “They called me and... Read more