Daily Gate City

Daily Gate City

The Daily Gate City has been reporting on the happenings in Keokuk, Iowa, since 1847.

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  • 1 day ago | mississippivalleypublishing.com | Tracey Lamm

    After having it pulled from the consent agenda and then some deliberation, the West Burlington City Council voted to purchase a John Deere Backhoe from Martin Equipment for $111,681. Councilor John Johnson wanted the council to reconsider the purchase because the runner-up, a J.I. Case Backhoe for $112,500, is made locally and the backhoe manufacturer may close its doors in 2026. “I feel it’s wrong not to help them out,” Johnson said.

  • 1 day ago | mississippivalleypublishing.com | Danny Tyree

    Some would say that I’m in a “sweet spot” this Father’s Day. Others would deem it a “bittersweet spot.”I’m in that transitional phase wherein I am not yet a father-in-law or a grandfather, but I have watched my youngest (only) child transform from a bright-eyed kindergartner into a burning-the-midnight-oil young adult.

  • 2 days ago | mississippivalleypublishing.com | Doug Brenneman

    Last week, the Central Lee High School boys golf team went to the Class 2A state tournament for the first time since 2018. Hawks coach Mike Ungerer has taken four teams and three individual boys and six individual girls to the state tournament since 1985, his first year as coach. One of those players that went on this year’s team was junior Caleb Larson, the Daily Democrat Athlete of the Week. Larson was one of six very gifted golfers for the Hawks.

  • 2 days ago | mississippivalleypublishing.com | Angie Holland

    Contestants are being sought for the annual Little Miss Rodeo and All Around Cowboy Contest. This year’s event is to be held on Monday, Sept. 1 at 6:30 p.m. at the Tri-State Rodeo Arena. Contest is open to children ages 5-7. Contestants must be age 5 by Aug. 1 and no older than age 7 at the time of the contest. Registration has changed from previous years. Online Registration is now available at tristaterodeo.org under the “Rodeo Events” tab.

  • 2 days ago | mississippivalleypublishing.com | Angie Holland

    DES MOINES — Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is celebrating the passage and signing of two important election-related bills. Gov. Kim Reynolds officially signed Iowa House Files 928 and 954 into law on June 2. Iowa House File 928 reinforces and standardizes Iowa’s recount procedures and requires uniformity across recount methods – recounts must now be conducted in all precincts in a race and by using the same recount methods.