The Keokuk History Center based in Keokuk, Iowa will be hosting a new event in the area. The organization is calling the event "Keo-Con." It is a two-day event on Friday, September 19 and Saturday, Septmeber 20, 2025 and will be held at First Christian Church 3476 Main Street, Keokuk.

Keo-Con will feature a schedule of local history speakers covering topics such as the teacher's strike, Black history, architecture, music, sports, racing, and Civil War history. On Saturday, author Dr. Michael Ross will present a keynote session about Samuel Freeman Miller, the first Supreme Court justice from Iowa. Local history collectors will be present to share their knowledge and collections with the public. Vendors will also join the event with items available for purchase to boost attendees' own historic collections. Food trucks will be available in the parking lot for attendees to support local business as well.

Tickets are available at the door, $25 for a single day pass or $40 for both days. Tickets are available at the door for one or both days. Doors open at 5 PM Friday with the first speaker beginning at 6 PM. On Saturday, doors open at 8 AM with the first speaker beginning at 9 AM.

Make a plan to join us for the inaugural Keo-Con symposium! Visit keokukhistory.org/keo-con2025 to learn more and to stay up to date with information about the event.