Daily Gate City

Daily Gate City Since 1847, the Daily Gate City has covered the news of the Keokuk, Iowa area. The daily newspaper's origins date back to Robert B. Eventually, he reached St.

Ogden and his brother, John, both of Ohio. When Iowa became a state in 1846, John Ogden suggested they migrate to Iowa and establish a new business. A friend suggested that they open a business in Keosauqua. On his way to Keosauqua, Robert Ogden saw the steamboat "Lucy Bertram" bound for Keokuk. He had never heard of Keokuk, and the officers on the boat recommended Ogden settle in Keokuk rather th

an Keosauqua. When discussing his options of settling in Keosauqua or Keokuk with an elderly passenger, Robert Ogden was advised to go directly to Keosauqua. The passenger described Keokuk as "the wickedest place in the United States." Robert Ogden, however, decided to settle in Keokuk, but his first impressions of the city left something to be desired. "On reaching the Gate City of Iowa, I had a setback on my first view of Rat Row--the entire front of Water Street--and no doubt others have had the same experience," he wrote in his biography. Later, during a trip with a group of legislators from Burlington, Ogden became convinced that his future was definitely in Keokuk. After arriving in Keokuk, Ogden had to wait for the ice on the Mississippi River to break before he could take a steamboat to Cincinnati, Ohio to buy type. Louis, Missouri, took a boat to Cincinnati and spent a week buying the type from the Cincinnati Type Foundry. There, he named the paper "The Keokuk Register." On May 26, 1847, the first issue of the Keokuk Register, the predecessor of the Daily Gate City, was published. The Keokuk Register was sold in 1849 to James B. Howell, owner of the Des Moines Valley Whig. The Ogdens' decision to sell the Register was based on two factors: the opening of a post office in Keokuk and the arrival of competition in 1848 - the Keokuk Weekly Dispatch, which was first published on May 20, 1848. On March 3, 1854, the first issue of the daily paper bearing the new name, Keokuk Daily Whig, was published. The Keokuk Daily Whig's name changed to the Keokuk Daily Gate City on March 3, 1855. The newspaper was incorporated for $75,000 on April 1, 1892, and the corporation took over publishing the paper with Sam Clark continuing as editor. The Daily Gate City and Constitution Democrat were consolidated in 1916 with C.F. Shirvin and Charles Warwick holding stock. S.E. Carrell assumed controlling interest of the Daily Gate City in 1925, becoming president and general manager. Dale Carrell succeeded his father in 1927. Richard Hoerner bought the paper from the Carrell family in the mid-to-late 60s. McGiffin Newspapers (now known as Brehm Communications) bought the Daily Gate City from Hoerner in 1982. A remodeling project at the newspaper's 1016 Main location was completed in 1997, with the Daily Gate City also taking on a whole new look as a redesign was implemented, with a new flag, daily process color and new headline type styles.

The Keokuk High School baseball team had a trying summer. But through it all, the Chiefs learned to play together, perse...
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The Keokuk High School baseball team had a trying summer. But through it all, the Chiefs learned to play together, persevere and become better baseball players.

DONNELLSON — Central Lee High School had another solid season on the baseball diamond this summer.
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DONNELLSON — Central Lee High School had another solid season on the baseball diamond this summer.

The Central Lee and Holy Trinity Catholic high school softball teams had record-setting seasons this summer.
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The Central Lee and Holy Trinity Catholic high school softball teams had record-setting seasons this summer.

The Clark County Fair at the fairgrounds in Kahoka, Missouri, kicked off in earnest on Wednesday with the Fair Queen Con...
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The Clark County Fair at the fairgrounds in Kahoka, Missouri, kicked off in earnest on Wednesday with the Fair Queen Contest. There are still a few more days of fun to get to at the fair.

The Clark County Fair at the fairgrounds in Kahoka, Missouri, kicked off in earnest on Wednesday with the Fair Queen Contest. There are still a few more days of fun

A lot going on this weekend
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A lot going on this weekend

Thursday

At first glance, Keokuk High School softball team’s 3-30 record indicates a tough summer for the Chiefs.
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At first glance, Keokuk High School softball team’s 3-30 record indicates a tough summer for the Chiefs.

The event is set for 4-7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 8, at Trinity United Methodist Church in Keokuk.
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The event is set for 4-7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 8, at Trinity United Methodist Church in Keokuk.

A meme on the Internet said “We went from July 4 to July 14 in 3 hours.” It sure feels that way and it means that soon back to school

The Lee County Board of Supervisors dished out some money for a good cause and signed a pair of agreements that will sav...
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The Lee County Board of Supervisors dished out some money for a good cause and signed a pair of agreements that will save the county money and bring in additional revenue during their meeting on Tuesday morning.

The Lee County Board of Supervisors dished out some money for a good cause and signed a pair of agreements that will save the county money and bring in additional

It’s time once again to roll out those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer as Main Street Keokuk, Inc. puts on its 68th ann...
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It’s time once again to roll out those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer as Main Street Keokuk, Inc. puts on its 68th annual Crazy Days downtown sales event.

The Pittsburgh Pirates were the World Series champions in 1979.
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Lee County Conservation naturalist and environmental educator Clay Steele told OWLS (Older, Wiser, Livelier Seniors) att...
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Lee County Conservation naturalist and environmental educator Clay Steele told OWLS (Older, Wiser, Livelier Seniors) attendees recently the prairie is one of the most endangered habitats in the world.

Mother Nature just can’t seem to stay away from the Lee County Fair.
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Mother Nature just can’t seem to stay away from the Lee County Fair.

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