Keokuk County Economic Development

Watch Party - Virtual Coffee Break
2025-02-19 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | 112 E Washington St. Sigourney, 701 W 2nd St, Hedrick, IA, 52563, United States
KCED invites you to a special watch party for the February Virtual Coffee Break! Discover how to Boost Productivity and Save Money using AI for small businesses.
If you’re unable to join the watch party register for the link to watch from wherever you are at https://ihcc.edu/coffeebreak

Bingo at Keokuk County Expo
2025-02-19 18:00 - 20:30, 2025-03-05 18:00 - 20:30, 2025-03-19 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago)

Master's Pitch Tournament - Sigourney Golf and Country Club
2025-02-22 16:30 - 20:00, 2025-03-01 16:30 - 20:00, 2025-03-15 16:30 - 20:00 UTC | Sigourney Golf and Country Club Clubhouse, 1103 200th Ave, Sigourney, Iowa, 52591
Sigourney Golf & Country Club & Grant Ranch Grub & Pub are teaming up to bring you Master’s Pitch Tournament.8 tournamentsTop 6 scores will count towards the Master’sTop 24 people will advance to Master’s Pitch Tournament on Sat Mar. 15th at the Country ClubBonus $$$ for the winnersThe scores are kept individually, not by partners, so don’t worry if your “normal” partner can’t make it to a tournament, you can still add to your score to advance.Doors open for registration at 4:30 on the Saturdays at the country club, and play begins at 5:00. Play begins at 1:00 for the Sunday games at Grant Ranch.

Winter Bingo - Hedrick
2025-02-22 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-03-08 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-03-22 18:00 - 20:00 UTC

The Boys
2025-02-22 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | What Cheer Opera House, 102 S Barnes St, What Cheer, Iowa, 50268
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Blood Drive
2025-02-27 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Hilltop Chapel, 506 E. Briney St., What Cheer, Iowa, 50268
Schedule to donate at https://login.bloodcenter.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/132724

Keokuk County Freedom Rock Soup Supper
2025-03-01 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Thomas Hall – Keokuk County Fairgrounds, 13061 170th St, What Cheer, Iowa

Annual Fireman's Breakfast
2025-03-02 07:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | What Cheer Fire Dept., 414 S Barnes, What Cheer, Iowa, 50268

Blood Drive - Pekin High School
2025-03-03 10:30 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | Pekin High School, 1062 Birch Avenue, Packwood, Iowa, 52580
Schedule to donate at https://login.bloodcenter.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/140335

Blood Drive - Sigourney High School
2025-03-05 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Sigourney High School, 907 E Pleasant Valley, Sigourney, Iowa, 52591
Register to donate at https://login.bloodcenter.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/131839

Fish Fry
2025-03-07 17:00 - 19:30, 2025-03-14 17:00 - 19:30, 2025-03-21 17:00 - 19:30, 2025-03-28 17:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Harper KC Hall, 300 Main St, Harper, Iowa, 52231
Friday Fish Fry hosted by KC Hall in Harper

Puzzlepalooza
2025-03-08 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Grant Ranch Grub & Pub, 121 S Jefferson St, Sigourney, Iowa, 52591
Fundraising event for Kiwanis, Saturday, March 8th, at Grant Ranch Grub & Pub!Saturday, March 8thTBDGrant Ranch Grub & PubPuzzlepalooza$100/teamTeams of 4-6 peopleWhat is puzzlepalooza you may ask?!Puzzlepalooza is an exciting and interactive event where teams of 4 to 6 participants compete to complete a 500-piece puzzle, enjoy pizza, and drink beer—all while navigating a unique set of challenges! The entry fee is $100 per team, and participants will have 3-4 hours to finish the puzzle, enjoy food and drinks, and interact with other teams and spectators through creative fundraising options.Event Details:• Teams of 4-6 players will compete to complete a 500-piece puzzle.• Teams are provided with pizza and 2-3 pitchers of beer during the event.• There is no set break time; all participants must continue working through the entire 3-4 hour timeframe.Interactive Features:1. Buy Time:Teams can influence the progress of other teams by purchasing time delays. For example, Team A can pay $5 to prevent Team B from working on their puzzle for 10 minutes. Team B can “buy back” that time for $10. This dynamic can raise funds quickly, and the duration and cost can vary, offering plenty of flexibility. Spectators can also get involved by buying time for teams!2. Freeze Teams:Teams can pay to completely freeze another team’s progress. For $20, Team A can freeze Team B, stopping them from eating, drinking, or working on their puzzle for 10 minutes. Like Buy Time, the amount and duration of a Freeze can vary, and spectators are also encouraged to participate in freezing teams.3. All Freeze or All Buy Time Option:Teams can opt to Buy Time or Freeze all teams (except themselves) for $50, stopping or delaying the progress of everyone else for 10 minutes. This creates a high-stakes, competitive environment where teams can strategize on how best to manage their time and influence the progress of others.Additional Rules and Options:• Teams must finish their pizza, beer, and the puzzle to win.• There are no scheduled breaks—participants must eat and drink while continuing to work on the puzzle.Event Support and Logistics:• Proceeds will go to Kiwanis Club of Sigourney, with a portion going to cover the costs of beer and pizza (approximately $20-$30 per team, depending on the number of pizzas and beers).• The event can accommodate up to 12-14 teams: 6 teams on the main restaurant floor and 6-8 teams in the basement party room, which also features restroom facilities.Puzzlepalooza promises a fun-filled day of competition, strategy, and community engagement—perfect for those looking to challenge their puzzle-solving skills while enjoying great food and drinks!

Soup and Sandwich Luncheon
2025-03-09 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Sigourney Fire Department, 219 S Main, Sigourney, Iowa, 52591

Master's Pitch Tournament - Grant Ranch Grub and Pub
2025-03-09 13:00 - 17:00 UTC | Grant Ranch Grub & Pub, 121 S Jefferson St, Sigourney, Iowa, 52591

Pepper Tournament - Grant Ranch
2025-03-10 13:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Grant Ranch Grub & Pub, 121 S Jefferson St, Sigourney, Iowa, 52591

Blood Drive - KCHC
2025-03-11 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Keokuk County Hospital and Clinics, 23019 Hwy 149, Sigourney, Iowa, 52591
Schedule to donate at https://login.bloodcenter.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/139219

Blood Drive - Keota High School
2025-03-13 07:30 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Keota High School, 500 N Ellis, Keota, Iowa, 52248
Schedule to donate at https://login.bloodcenter.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/132699

Ghost Towns of Keokuk County
2025-03-13 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | What Cheer Opera House, 102 S Barnes St, What Cheer, Iowa, 50268
Join Dave Baker of The 29th State on this fascinating program about Ghost Towns of Keokuk County. Dave will be exploring Atwood, Baden, Coal Creek, Garibaldi, Ioka, Slagle, Springfield, Talleyrand, White Pigeon and more. Dave will also include a brief history of What Cheer as well as its surrounding coal mining “suburbs.” The program will last for about an hour, and there will be time for Q&A afterward.

March Coffee Break- Engage Every Generation through Social Media.
2025-03-19 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | Keokuk County Economic Development, 112 E Washington, Sigourney, Iowa, 52591
KCED will host a watch party in the office for the March Coffee Break- Engage Every Generation through Social Media.
Coffee will be supplied but feel free to bring your favorite drink or breakfast.

If you are interested in this but are unable to come, you can register at https://ihcc.edu/coffeebreak to receive your zoom invitation.

Join Alix Foster, IHCC digital media expert, for a quick 1-hour session to discover how to leverage social media to grow your business & drive sales by understanding the platforms each generation loves!What you’ll learn:Social media basicsTop 2 platforms for each generationTips to connect with your target audience

English River Chapter Banquet - Whitetails Unl.
2025-03-22 16:30 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Keokuk County Expo, 21699 230th St, Sigourney, 52591

Heartache Tonight - A tribute to The Eagles
2025-03-29 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | What Cheer Opera House, 102 S Barnes St, What Cheer, Iowa, 50268
Show: Saturday, March 29, 7:00-9:00pm, doors open 6:00pmTickets: $17.50-$35, general admission, can purchase at the door the day of the event or online at www.whatcheeroperahouse.orgPopcorn, pop, and water will be served during the showGrant Ranch Grub & Pub will be serving food and drinks at the Opera House from 7:00-9:00pm
With five number one singles and six number one albums, the Eagles are one of the most successful American rock bands of all time. Their albums, Greatest Hits and Hotel California rank among the best-selling albums in U.S. history. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998.
Together since 2007, Heartache Tonight is without question the finest Eagles tribute in the country. The band performs songs from all eras and all incarnations of the Eagles, including many of the individual member’s hugely popular solo hits.
From the powerful guitar duel in “Hotel California” to the shimmering harmonies of “Peaceful Easy Feeling,” Heartache Tonight delivers a true Eagles concert experience. With meticulous attention to every detail, these six talented musicians reproduce live (no backing tracks!) all the memorable hits of this enormously popular rock powerhouse that is still going after five decades.
A Heartache Tonight performance is filled with moments designed to thrill classic rock fans: the soaring a cappella harmonies of “Seven Bridges Road,” the snarling guitars of “Life In The Fast Lane,” the anthemic country rock of “Take It Easy,” and the beautifully evocative “Heart Of The Matter.”
Close your eyes and you’ll swear you’re hearing the real thing
