By Casey Jarmes What Cheer Coal Mines and Blackdamp It was March 29, 1890. Five Swedish miners were sitting in the What Cheer Coal Co’s
Day: February 11, 2026
Rose Hill Man Shot To Death Following Argument at Fremont Casey’s
By Casey Jarmes | The News-Review FREMONT – 45-year-old Michael Joseph Lee of Fremont was arrested and charged with First Degree Murder just before 3:00
Historical Viewpoint: Neil and Caroline Schaffner and Repertoire Theatre
By Casey Jarmes | The News-Review Decades ago, during the summer, a common sight in Delta were the posters stapled to telephone poles. “THE NATIONALLY
Sigourney Council Looking into Sharing Librarian with School District
By Casey Jarmes | The News-Review SIGOURNEY – During the Feb. 4 meeting of the Sigourney City Council, the council approved a letter of intent
North English Council Discusses Planned Catalyst Grant Projects
By Casey Jarmes | The News-Review NORTH ENGLISH – During the Feb. 4 meeting of the North English City Council, Laura Sauser of Iowa County
Mid-America Publishing Takes Home Awards for 2026
By Jennifer Burnham  Mid-America Publishing took home a number of awards during the 2026 Iowa Newspaper Association Award Ceremony last Thursday evening, Feb. 5.
Keota Council Debates Bid for Property Planned for Demolition
By Casey Jarmes | The News-Review KEOTA – During the Feb. 2 meeting of the Keota City Council, the council discussed a $10,000 bid to
Keokuk County Receives Federal Funding for Pigeon Road
By Casey Jarmes | The News-Review SIGOURNEY – During the Feb. 9 meeting of the Keokuk County Board of Supervisors, Supervisor Daryl Wood stated that
Sigourney History Students Hold Mock Trial at Court House
By Casey Jarmes | The News-Review SIGOURNEY – On Jan. 30, students in Alex Holt’s sophomore World History class held a mock trial at the
Keota Readers Theatre, One Act Play, Improv; Tri-County TV Broadcast Receive All-State Honors
By Casey Jarmes | The News-Review TIFFIN – The Southeast Iowa Large Group State Contest was held at Clear Creek Amana High School on Feb.
