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Wednesday, December 11, 2019 - 1:42pm
There is no disputing that many of Iowa’s waterways have some level of contamination, some more so than others. Four bodies of water have been identified in Mahaska County, and even more lakes and ponds have been identified in surrounding...
Thursday, December 5, 2019 - 6:38pm
Deck the halls, the living room, the basement, and the house – it’s time for the annual Keota Tour of Homes! This year’s event will be held Saturday, Dec. 7 from 2-7 p.m.
Three homes are featured on the tour. This year’s...
Wednesday, November 20, 2019 - 12:00pm
Along with being recognized for their on-field accomplishments this past week, the student-athletes of the Sigourney-Keota football team were recognized for their academic excellence as well. 13 Cobras received Academic All District honors, meaning...
Wednesday, November 20, 2019 - 11:57am
Postseason awards were announced this past week for Class 1A’s District 5 football district — home of the Sigourney-Keota Cobras. 15 Cobras, comprising of eight seniors, four juniors, and three sophomores, earned distinctions recognizing...
Wednesday, November 13, 2019 - 12:59pm
The Keokuk County Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, Nov. 12. The meeting was hel d on Tuesday due to the courthouse being closed for Veterans Day on Nov. 11. Perhaps the most important issue for the Supervisors approval was that of the...
Wednesday, November 13, 2019 - 12:55pm
Despite cautious optimism going into Election Day, supporters of building a new pool in Keota were dealt a major blow on Nov. 5, as Keota voters resoundingly rejected a $1.18 million pool bond issue. According to now-official results, 116 residents...
Wednesday, November 13, 2019 - 11:47am
The players and coaches of the South Iowa Cedar League’s 12 volleyball teams were recognized for their efforts this past season when postseason awards were announced this past week. Seven area players were recognized as Honorable Mention...
Wednesday, November 6, 2019 - 2:10pm
Keota High School’s drama production takes the stage this week and the antics will be nothing short of hilarious. The cast of “A Ready Made Family” by Jay Tobias is directed by Jane Edwards.
“This year’s play is set in...
Wednesday, November 6, 2019 - 1:55pm
The Keokuk County Supervisors have given the formal approval to the City of Sigourney to proceed with a recycling agreement. The city had previously approached the county about entering into an agreement to allow city residents to use the Citizens...
Wednesday, November 6, 2019 - 11:27am
NEW LONDON — Year 1 of Sky Hahn’s tenure as head volleyball coach at Keota High School has been a rollercoaster ride. The Eagles started 2019 off with nine straight losses before finally capturing their first win on Sept. 23. Since that...
Tuesday, November 5, 2019 - 10:39pm
KEOTA- Preliminary vote totals released this evening by the Keokuk County Auditor indicates that a $1.18 million pool bond issue in Keota has failed. A total of 176 voters (60 percent) cast their ballots against the bond, while 116 (40 percent)...
Friday, November 1, 2019 - 2:35pm
KEOTA- The Keota Pool Advocates received an amazing boost to its fundraising efforts when River Products Company, with corporate offices in Iowa City, made a $50,000 dollar contribution of cash and materials to the anticipated pool to be built in...
