roquette america

SCC Adds New Industrial Program

Jason Parrott — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 22:30:52 +0000

A new program through Southeastern Community College aims to address a growing need for local manufacturers.

Keokuk City Council Tours Industry

Jason Parrott — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 23:06:57 +0000

The Keokuk City Council got an inside look at one of the city’s largest employers.

In The Tri States

Rich Egger — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 20:47:57 +0000

A look back at the top stories and features from the Tri States Public Radio news department from November 2012.

Journalists vs Spin Doctors

Rich Egger — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 17:01:40 +0000

The panelists talk about the challenges journalists face when so many public relations specialists are working to put their own spin on events.

Mayor Requesting Penalty $$$

Jason Parrott — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 01:42:30 +0000

Keokuk is looking to benefit from a penalty to a local company.

$4.1-Million Penalty for Roquette America

Jason Parrott — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 02:45:46 +0000

Roquette America must pay a $4.1-million dollar penalty to settle allegations that it dumped industrial waste into the Mississippi River and Soap Creek.

Keokuk Seeks Compensation

Jason Parrott — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 14:15:55 +0000

Several members of the Keokuk City Council are looking for some compensation for its generosity in regards to a new ordinance.

The panel has approved the first reading of an ordinance providing a special encroachment for Roquette America.

The company would be able to build its own road on an unused portion of Railroad Street between “F” Street and “H” Street once the ordinance is approved.

Solidarity in the Gate City

Jason Parrott — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:14:30 +0000

March 28 marked the six month anniversary for Roquette America locking out roughly 240 union workers in Keokuk. Hundreds of people from throughout the Midwest met in the southeast Iowa city over the weekend to stand in solidarity with the union. The event also served as a rallying cry for the working class.

Supporters honked their car horns as more than 400 people marched along Main Street in downtown Keokuk.