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
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…
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…
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…
DONNELLSON – Central Lee social studies teachers told the school board recently about their program and what kids are learning about.
NAUVOO, Ill. – The Nauvoo City Council met at the City Center Tuesday evening, April 9, for its monthly meeting in front of 26 persons, with 10 more watching on the City of Nauvoo IL Facebook …
NAUVOO, Ill. – Local entrepreneur Lee Shuck is gearing up for the soft opening of Nauvoo Hardware, set to take place at 1335 Mulholland St. on Saturday, April 20, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Department responded to three medical calls on Tuesday, April 16: at 11:06 a.m., 7:45 p.m., and 10:51 p.m.
Overnight Tuesday and into Wednesday morning, a photo circulated on social media showing the legs of a person in jeans and what appears to be cowboy boots, warning people to keep their student…
Arrests
Ashley Ann Caulkins, 38, Keokuk, was arrested at 5:58 p.m. Monday, April 15 at the South Lee County Courthouse in Keokuk, for Violation of Probation. She was jailed.
The Department responded to the following on Monday, April 15.
The Keokuk Association for Rights and Equality (KARE) is hosting its second annual International Foods Event on Sunday, April 21, from 3-5 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at Trinity United Methodi…
On April 4 and 5, Central Lee High School had 17 students competing at the State Science and Technology Fair of Iowa held on the campus of Iowa State University in Ames.
BURLINGTON – Chick-fil-A, Inc., the largest chain specializing in chicken sandwiches, confirmed the company plans to open a fast food restaurant in Burlington.
April means Prom season! When we think of Prom, we often think of dresses and tuxes, flowers, photo opportunities, and time spent with friends. However, Prom is also associated with underage d…
CARTHAGE, Ill. – Magician Jason Hudy will perform his show, “Mesmerizing Magic,” at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 3, at The Legacy Theater in Carthage, Illinois, with magic for young and old.
