Tom Marion

Keokuk Leaders Want Auction Moved

Jason Parrott — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 18:21:05 +0000

A recent vote by the Lee County Board of Supervisors has turned out to be anything but routine.

Keokuk Awards Grand Avenue Contract

Jason Parrott — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 14:51:37 +0000

It appears Keokuk is getting a good deal on a multi-million dollar street project.

Keokuk to Upgrade Sewer Plant

Jason Parrott — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 12:23:56 +0000

Keokuk’s mayor says it makes financial sense to repair the city’s wastewater treatment plant, compared to replacing the facility.

Keokuk Mayor Wants State Help w/ Pensions

Jason Parrott — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 05:00:31 +0000

One southeast Iowa mayor knows how Iowa can spend some of its “extra” money.

Keokuk Mayor Proposing Franchise Fee

Jason Parrott — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 03:14:10 +0000

Keokuk’s mayor says the time has come for his city to implement a utility tax.

Keokuk State of the City

Jason Parrott — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 05:03:37 +0000

Keokuk’s mayor delivered his 3rd “State of the City” address during this week’s Recognition, Appreciation, and Participation Breakfast.

Job creation and finances were prominent topics during the nearly 30-minute speech.

Mayor Tom Marion decided to get the bad news out of the way early in his speech to about 75 people at the Keokuk Country Club.

He started off by looking at the city’s revenue situation, breaking down how much money comes in through property taxes, TIF districts and state and federal aid.