Lee County, IA –
Keokuk, IA
Several incumbents will square off during the city election in Keokuk this November.
Mayor Tom Marion has returned the paperwork needed to seek another two-year term.
He will be challenged by At-Large Alderman Dan Winn, who has also returned his nomination petitions for mayor.
Three others have taken out papers to run for mayor: Jeff Page, former mayoral candidate Carol Mardis, and 4th Ward Alderman Mark Hoyt.
Meanwhile, incumbent Karole Smith and former 4th Ward alderman Roger Bryant have returned their petitions to represent the 6th Ward.
The November ballot will also include Keokuk's 2nd, 4th and 5th Wards along with an At-Large seat.
Residents have two more weeks to return nominating petitions.
Donnellson, IA
A central-Illinois woman is dead following a two vehicle accident near Donnellson Wednesday afternoon.
The Lee County Sheriff's Office says Janet Threet, 76, of Peoria, IL was traveling west on Highway 2 when her vehicle crossed the center line.
Robbie Vass, 32, of Carthage, IL was traveling east at the time.
Authorities say Vass stopped along the edge of the highway but that was not enough to avoid the collision.
Threet died at the scene. Vass and a passenger were transported to Fort Madison Community Hospital for treatment of their injuries.
Keokuk, IA
Roquette America's Keokuk plant released about 40,000 gallons of wastewater into the Mississippi River over the weekend.
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources says a tank overflowed at about 1:30 A.M. on Saturday, September 3.
It's unclear what caused the overflow which lasted about 15 minutes.
The speed and volume of the river led the agency to not require Roquette America to test the water quality near the plant.
The DNR says large amounts of wastewater can deplete oxygen in the water.