The city of Keokuk was incorporated on Dec. 13, 1847. The city will celebrate its 175th anniversary during the upcoming Independence Day weekend.
Mayor Kathie Mahoney said the four-day celebration will offer fun for everyone.
“There's something for everybody,” Mahoney said. “It should be a great weekend for Keokuk.”
- Saturday, July 1 - Registration for a 5K run and one-mile walks begins at 8 a.m., and the run and walk will start at 9 a.m. The city’s National Cemetery will be open for tours from 1 to 3 p.m.
- Sunday, July 2 - A fishing tournament will be held at 9 a.m. at the pond at Rand Park. Tours of the historic Miller House and city’s train depot will be given from noon to 5 p.m. The Keokuk Historical Society will host presentations about Keokuk’s history from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Lodge. Community church choirs will perform from 6 to 8 p.m.
- Monday, July 3 - The Lee County Labor Temple will cook and serve a free pancake breakfast from 7 to 10 a.m. The Keokuk Aquatic Center will be open for swimming, free admission, from noon to 6 p.m. More historical presentations at the Odd Fellows Lodge will be given from 6 to 9 p.m. Live music and a boat parade will be held at the Southside Boat Club from 8 to 11 p.m.
- Tuesday, July 4 - The celebration concludes at Rand Park with live music from 5 to 9 p.m. and a fireworks show beginning afterward.
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