On behalf of the citizens it is my pleasure to welcome you to the City of Keokuk, Iowa. We are extremely pleased you have discovered our website, and hope that you will use this electronic forum to learn more about our friendly community.
Keokuk was incorporated in 1847 and is located at the southeastern tip of Iowa at the confluence of the Mississippi and Des Moines Rivers. Over 10,000 people live in Keokuk and work in a number of industries and retail businesses. Keokuk is rich in history from Mark Twain to the Civil War and the building of the then largest power plant and third largest dam in the world. View the stately homes overlooking the Mississippi or participate in numerous activities in the area.
Keokuk boasts a fantastic small town atmosphere, award winning schools, a diverse group of churches and a variety of recreational activities. Keokuk is a great place to work, live and play.
Discovering Keokuk is as simple as scrolling through the many pages of information on our website. I hope you enjoy your cyber visit and encourage you to visit Keokuk in person in the near future.
Mayor Tom Marion
