Keokuk County Economic Development

Iowa Music Showcase: The ELIM Arrival Live at Barn Wired
2026-01-30 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Barn Wired, 119 E Marion St, Sigourney, Iowa, 52591
The ELIM Arrival will be our featured artist on the Iowa Music Showcase live at Barn Wired in Sigourney, Iowa!
Be there in person to watch the show or watch it on Steve Shettler Media Facebook and YouTube, Skunk River Radio Facebook, plus listen to it in on Skunk River Radio at 2pm after the show!

Understanding Advance Directives
2026-01-23 10:30 - 11:30 | Hospice of Washington County, 948 E 11th St., Washington, Iowa
Join us for a FREE Advance Directives event with Hospice of Washington County because it’s never too soon to be prepared.

Sigourney City Council Meeting
2026-01-21 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-01-07 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-17 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-03 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-11-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Sigourney City Hall, 100 N Main St., Sigourney, Iowa, 52591
The Sigourney City Council meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m. at the Sigourney City Hall.

Keota City Council
2026-01-19 19:00 - 20:00 | Keota City Hall, 225 E Broadway, Keota, Iowa, 52248
Keota City Council meetings are the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month at 7:00pm at Keota City Hall.

Bingo Night
2026-01-17 19:00 - 20:30 | The Roost, 222 E Broadway Ave, Keota, Iowa
Keota Eagle Advocates are hosting a Bingo Night, with all proceeds going to Little Eagles Childcare.

Open House and Ribbon Cutting for Little Eagles Childcare
2026-01-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Little Eagles Childcare, 505 N Ellis St., Keota, Iowa, 52248
Join us as we celebrate the opening ofLittle Eagles Childcare – Proud Member of the Keokuk County Childcare Network
We invite the community, donors, and supporters to join us for a special evening celebrating this exciting milestone for Keota families.
January 14th, 6:00pm – 8:00pmRibbon Cutting CeremonyLight refreshments will be served
We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Keswick Soup Supper
2026-01-10 16:00 - 19:00 | Keswick Veterans Organization, 105 S Irons St., Keswick, Iowa
Keswick Soup Supper
Raffle tickets for two beautiful homemade lap quilts made by Sheila Ferree are up for sale! Please message us if you would like to buy a ticket before the supper. $5-each or $20 for 5.
Private James Murphy American Legion Post #319

Keota City Council Meeting
2026-01-05 06:00 | Keota City Hall, 225 E Broadway, Keota, Iowa, 52248

Masquerade Ball
2025-12-31 17:00 - 23:30 | Copper Lantern, 101 N Jefferson St., Sigourney, Iowa, 52591
Join Us for a New Year’s Masquerade Ball!
Ring in the new year with style, mystery, and celebration! Dress to impress, wear your favorite mask, come enjoy a nice dinner and dance the night away as we count down to midnight.
Date: Wednesday Dec 31st 2025 Location: Cooper Lantern Time: Dinner 5pm 10pm karaoke following
Let’s welcome the new year in elegance and fun — you won’t want to miss this magical night!

Pitch Tournament
2025-12-14 13:00 - 17:00 | Grant Ranch Grub & Pub, 121 S Jefferson St, Sigourney, Iowa, 52591
4-point Pitch Sun Dec 14th at 1pm100% payout, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and special gift for LAST place$10 per person. Bring your own partner or try to match up with someone at event.

Hometown Holiday Magic at Holland-Coble Funeral Home
2025-12-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Holland Coble Funeral Home, 101 S Barnes St, What Cheer, Iowa
Holland-Coble Funeral Home excitedly invites you to join us for a memorable day of Christmas fun on Sunday, December 14th from 1–3 PM at the funeral home in What Cheer!
Get ready for an afternoon full of laughter, love, and holiday magic:
Say cheese with the North Pole dream team — Santa, Mrs.Claus, and one jolly elf! (What Cheer Community Club) Even the Grinch can’t resist What Cheer Christmas fun!Come take a silly photo with him! (What Cheer CommunityClub) Come meet the most adorable little skunks on Santa’s nicelist — Vixen and CinnaBunns! (Becky Hoffer) Bring your Christmas cheer and meet the sweetest littledonkey in What Cheer! (Cassie Cooper) It’s not Christmas without a little llama-drama…capture yourChristmas smile. (Alisca Dianne) Digit, the therapy dog, will be dressed for the holidays andready for hugs! (Terri Smith) Clip-clop through What Cheer on a wagon ride with SkunkRiver Draft Horses! (Ethan and Abby Bair and Chris andShayla Bair) Climb aboard, meet our heroes, and explore a realambulance! (Keokuk County Ambulance Service) Discover the meaning of Christmas and share in the joy!(Hilltop Chapel) Warm up with hot cocoa and cookies, play a few kids’games, and enter fun drawings and giveaways throughoutthe event! Don’t miss the Candyman (Eric)—grab your favorite sweettreat…more like TREATS! Finish your festive adventure with a Christmas show at theOpera House! (What Cheer Opera House)
Holland-Coble Funeral home wants to recognize and thank the What Cheer Fire and Rescue for keeping families safe by controlling traffic and ensuring a secure environment throughout the afternoon. Your efforts help make this celebration possible!
We would also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to What Cheer City Council for supporting this event!

Bring your family (old and young), your friends, and your Christmas list — it’s going to be an afternoon filled with memories, magic, and What Cheer charm!
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Frosted Fairgrounds
2025-12-13 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-12 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-06 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Iowa
December 5–6 & 12–136PM – 8PMKeokuk County Expo FairgroundsFREE WILL DONATION – All proceeds support future 4-H & Extension programs for youth and adults in Keokuk County!It’s a fun, festive way to support your community AND make holiday memories!

Sigourney's Hometown Holiday
2025-12-13 16:00 - 20:00 | Iowa

Santa in South English
2025-12-13 11:00 - 12:30 | North Keokuk County Fire Dept., 401 Broadway St, South English, Iowa, 52335

Breakfast with Santa
2025-12-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Sigourney Public Library, 720 E Jackson St., Sigourney, Iowa, 52591
Join us for a Christmas themed morning. All ages are welcome to join us for a special morning with THE BIG GUY!
Stick around for crafts with Mrs. Claus, check Santa’s nice list to see if your name is on it, write a letter to Santa, meet Santa and snap a picture, and so much more!See if you can spot any of Santa’s helpers! Also don’t miss our Silent Auction!!!
Don’t forget your cameras and letters for Santa to drop in our special mailbox

An Opera House Christmas Featuring KOK
2025-12-07 15:00 - 19:00 | What Cheer Opera House, 102 S Barnes St, What Cheer, Iowa, 50268
Start the holiday season with us and enjoy an Opera House Christmas with your favorite Christmas carols and holiday classics.
KOK (Knocked Out Kold) is sure to knock your socks off with their high energy and electrifying renditions of your favorite Christmas songs like “Frosty the Snowman” and “What Child Is This” to original songs like “Santa’s Almost Here” and “Christmas Time”. What started as a father-son duo from Sigourney, IA KOK now has four members Jacob Dodds, Lance Okones, Andrew Okones and Marina Springer.

UNDAY, December 7, 3:00 – 5:00PM
Free will donation, all seats are general admission
Doors open at 2:00pm
Popcorn, pop, and water will be served during the show

Christmas in Keota
2025-12-06 09:00 - 20:00 | Iowa

Hedrick Hometown Christmas
2025-12-03 16:00 - 19:00 | Iowa

6th Annual Sweet and Salty Online Auction
2025-12-01 08:00 - 2025-12-05 15:00 | Iowa
The 6th Annual Sweet and Salty Online Action will take place Dec. 1 – Dec 5, benefiting the Hospice of Washington County.
Bidding will start at 8 am on December 1 and end at 3 pm on December 5th.
Find it on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/HospiceofWashCo

Knights of Columbus Breakfast
2025-11-30 08:00 - 11:00 | St. Mary’s Parish Hall, 415 East Pleasant Valley, Sigourney, IA, 52591, United States
Knights of Columbus Breakfast will be held on Sunday, Nov. 30 from 8-11 a.m.
More details to come

Ladies' Night Out - Sigourney
2025-11-20 16:00 - 20:30 | Keokuk County Economic Development, 112 E Washington, Sigourney, Iowa, 52591
8th Annual Ladies’ Night Out in Sigourney!
Start location – Keokuk County Economic Development – 112 E Washington St. Sigourney
Collect your punch card, sign up for door prizes, and the first 100 ladies receives a LNO tote bag of goodies!
Visit participating businesses to shop, socialize and get your card punched.
Return your complete punch card to KCED to be entered in Grand Prizes!

Grand Prize – Enter with your “on square” shops punch card completed!
Bonus Prize – Enter with your “on square” and bonus shops punch card completed!
Super Shopper Prize – Enter by showing proof of $100+ in total purchases at participating businesses (receipts required)!

Bingo Fundraiser
2025-11-16 15:30 - 18:00 | Lagos Acres Country Club, 2010 Keokuk- Washington RD, Keota, IA, 52248
Keota Speech Boosters host a Bingo Fundraiser on Sunday, Nov. 16. All proceeds will go to Keota Speech Department.

Jordan Beem at What Cheer Opera House
2025-11-14 19:00 - 21:00 | What Cheer Opera House, 102 S Barnes St, What Cheer, Iowa, 50268
Jordan Beem is an acoustic singer/songwriter out of Altoona, IA. Rooted in the Des Moines area, the local live music scene molded him into an acoustic country/rock artist with a big sound! The first single he released entitled “Iowa Skies” was only the start to his career – he has since released more music including “That’s Just Livin’ in the USA” which has seen success on country radio in the Midwest. His goal is to entertain each and every crowd and have them singing along from start to finish. Jordan is a 2025 nominee for the Josie Music Awards, he was the 2024 Iowa Music Awards Country Artist of the Year and the 2023 MCMO New Artist of the Year.
Show: Saturday, November 8, 7:00-9:00pm, doors open 6:00pm
Tickets: $20(adult), $10.00(18 and under), general admission, can purchase at the door the day of the event or online at http://www.whatcheeroperahouse.org
Popcorn, pop, and water will be served during the show
Grant Ranch Grub & Pub will be serving food and drinks at the Opera House from 6:00-9:00pm
