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Welcome to

Keokuk County, Iowa

A hidden gem in the heartland of America, brimming with opportunities for both economic growth and an enriched quality of life. Whether you’re an entrepreneur looking to start a new venture, a family seeking a welcoming community or an investor aiming for promising returns, Keokuk County offers a unique blend of advantages that make it an attractive destination.

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Facts About Our County

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Our Mission Statement

The residents of our county enjoy a quality of life that many would envy.  Midwestern values coupled with a beautiful landscape and a rural atmosphere combine to produce that hometown feeling many people want. 

The Keokuk County Economic Development organization (KCED) has a vision for the county and its communities.  It is oriented toward steady economic growth that will ensure our citizens can enjoy the benefits of small town and rural life while still having the opportunities and services that are expected in today’s world. 

  • Excellent Schools
  • Quality Child Care
  • Affordable Housing
  • Employment
  • Recreation
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Who we are

KCED Leadership:

Jeff Graff

President

Gary Iosbaker

Executive Director

Holly Ellis

Executive Assistant

Members

Board & Committees Members

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Lucas Meier

Vice President
County Bank

Darian Graff

Director
Sinclair Tractor & Walk'er Drive Thru

Kristin Woods

Director
Midwestone Bank

Jim Morlan

Director
Sigourney Mayor

Hunter Bruns

Director

Dan O'Rourke

Non Voting Member
County Bank

Kevin Hatfield

Non Voting Member
Superintendent of Sigourney Schools

Scott Long / Jason Jack

Non Voting Member
T.I.P. Rural Electric

Christine Howard

Non Voting Member

Kelly Albert

Non Voting Member
ISU Extension

Margie Goehring

Non Voting Member
Ottumwa Radio

Five Pillars of our Mission

The mision we promote is based on five pillars.  These are:

  • High-quality schools for working families that teach the important fundamentals and equip students for the workplace they will face in the future.
  • Reliable childcare services, professionally delivered, where children are exposed to positive, educational activities and where they can begin to forge lifelong relationships.
  • Affordable housing, enabling families to join our communities and become part of what makes Keokuk County special.
  • Jobs, with an emphasis on knowledge workers. Keokuk County is served by multiple Internet providers, allowing residents to live outside the pressured environment of metropolitan areas and yet “work” anywhere in the world.
  • Recreational activities, both individual and organized, where people can decompress when not at work and become part of our communities at the same time.

We invite you to follow along as we explore each aspect of our vision and how the pillars combine to ensure Keokuk County continues to be a truly great place to live and grow!

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Join Keokuk County Economic Development (KCED) Today!

Thank you for considering membership with the Keokuk County Economic Development (KCED)! By joining, you’ll gain access to an extensive array of member benefits and play a vital role in driving business growth and prosperity across Keokuk County.

Why Join KCED?

Exclusive Member Benefits: Enjoy various perks to support and elevate your business.

Community Impact: Your membership directly contributes to our local community’s economic development and success.

Networking Opportunities: Connect with other business leaders, share insights, and collaborate on important initiatives.

Business Resources: Access valuable tools, workshops, and information to help your business thrive.

We’re excited to welcome you to KCED and help you leverage all our opportunities and resources. Together, we can create a vibrant, thriving business environment in Keokuk County.

Join us today and be a part of our mission to build a stronger, more prosperous community.

Business Membership

$ 100 Yearly

If you have a Business Membership, each of your employees can take advantage of the member benefits.

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Individual Membership

$ 50 Yearly

As an Individual Member, only you can take advantage of member benefits.

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What is next?

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Use this form to submit your information to KCED. We’ll review it, collect any missing information and then coordinate your payment. Thank you for your interest in joining KCED!

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(Required if applying for a business membership, optional if an individual membership)
(Minimum of $50 for individual members and $100 for business members)
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Do you understand and agree that contributions to KCED/SADC are not tax deductible as charitable contributions for income tax purposes? They may be deductible as a necessary business expense. Please consult with your tax advisor. KCED/SADC thanks you for your contribution.

16 cities of

Keokuk County

Delta

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Hedrick

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Keota

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Keswick

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Sigourney

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What Cheer

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Gibson

Harper

Hayesville

Kinross

Martinsburg

Ollie

Richland

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South English

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Thornburg

Webster

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Get to Know our New Businesses

June 14, 2024

Congratulations to Cassens' Mill for 60 years of business!
Cassens' Mill owner, Irene Cassens (2nd from right) celebrated with her daughters Joy, Janice and Jean Anne, family, customers and community members!

June 13, 2024

KCED members Margie, Holly and Darian (not pictured) celebrate with KaBoom Fireworks owners Joe and Amanda Linder alongside their daughters Jersey, London, and Brooklyn on their Grand Opening!

Nov. 4, 2023

Wanderlust Nutrition on their grand opening in Sigourney!
Pictured:
Mayor Jimmy Morlan; KCED member, Hunter Bruns, Owners Sarah Starkey and Mylea McNeeley and KCED Director, Gary Iosbaker.

Walk er Drive Thru

KCED members gathered at Walk Er Drive Thru with new owners Darian and Jeff Graff and their staff for their ribbon cutting.

April 25, 2022

KCED members Liz Loney, Exec. Director Gary Iosbaker, Shannon Stevens, Mayor Jimmy Morlan, Lucas Meier and Exec. Assistant Holly Van Voltenburg celebrated with owner Debi Fritz at Chip Physical Therapy today with a ribbon cutting.
Chip Physical Therapy is located at 119 S Jefferson in Sigourney.

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