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Wednesday, August 29, 2012  Literacy and student achievement are the primary goals for the district this year.

Saturday, June 30, 2012  Lake Belva Deer had its dedication ceremony on Saturday afternoon. Governor Branstad was the dedication ceremony speaker

Monday, May 14, 2012  Sigourney Social Host Ordinance may make parents think twice about allowing underage drinking.

Thursday, May 03, 2012  Eleven people in Keokuk County are in jail after area law enforcement conducted a lengthy investigation into the manufacturing of methamphetamine.

Friday, March 09, 2012  Dropout rates for Southeast Iowa districts varied for last year.

Thursday, February 23, 2012  Sen. Grassley holds town meeting at Sigourney Public Library

Friday, February 10, 2012  Prosecutors have agreed to dismiss a drunken-driving charge that had been filed against the Keokuk County sheriff.

Monday, December 12, 2011  Many districts have seen a decrease in enrollment which worries some.

Tuesday, October 11, 2011  The discovery prompted an evacuation of the area.

Saturday, September 17, 2011  The trial for Keokuk County Sheriff Jeff Shipley has been delayed. Shipley is accused of drinking and driving.

Wednesday, July 20, 2011  Iowa Governor Terry Branstad is trying to improve Iowa's education rank.

Thursday, June 09, 2011  Governor Terry Branstad is pushing to promote his budget plan.

Wednesday, June 08, 2011  The Keokuk County sheriff will be carrying a memorial with him every day on the job: a handgun ordered by Deputy Sergeant Eric Stein before he was killed in the line of duty.

Tuesday, May 17, 2011  Keokuk County Sheriff's Deputy Eric Stein and Albia Police Officer Richard Williams were among the eight law enforcement officers honored by Governor Terry Branstad this morning at a ceremony in Des Moines this morning

Monday, May 16, 2011  Gov. Terry Branstad has ordered all flags at the Iowa Capitol complex to fly at half-staff in honor of Peace Officer Memorial Week.