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Welcome to Lee County Iowa! Click on one of the links below to learn more
about our county.
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Welcome From the Board of Supervisors
As Chair of the Lee County Board of Supervisors I am very proud to represent
the citizens of our county. We have an interesting history that goes back to the
very beginning of our state. We are the southern most county and at times are
referred to as the Florida of Iowa. We are centrally located between several
larger cities such as Des Moines, Chicago and St. Louis.
We have the
only duel county seats in Iowa in Fort Madison and Keokuk. The North Lee County
Courthouse is the oldest in the state in continuous use. The South Lee
Courthouse was completed in July of 1889 and first served as Keokuk’s Post
Office. When built it was the most elegant of federal buildings in the nation.
It was purchased by Lee County in 1980 and has since been renovated to preserve
its original beauty.
Lee County has a strong industrial base. Business
and Industry thrive because of our transportation infrastructure and our high
quality workforce. Barge, rail, air and an efficient highway system serve the
area giving us access to major markets that few counties enjoy.
Lee
County has a strong commitment to education. We have three public school
systems; Central Lee, Keokuk and Fort Madison Community School Districts. We
have two parochial school systems. Southeastern Community College has a campus
in Keokuk and a class center in Fort Madison.
Throughout the year we
host many special events and festivals. These include the Pea Ridge Reenactment
and Eagle Days in Keokuk. Balloons Over the Mississippi, the Tri-State Rodeo and
the Mexican Fiesta are held each year in Fort Madison. The Sweet Corn Festival
is held in West Point the second weekend in August; Montrose has the Watermelon
Festival the last weekend in August and the Lee County Fair and Apple Days are
held annually in Donnellson.
I encourage everyone to enjoy all that Lee
County has to offer. While here please drive the relaxing and scenic view of the
River Road that stretches along the banks of the mighty Mississippi River and
experience the warm hospitality and friendliness of our citizens. Visit us - you
won’t be disappointed.
Sincerely,
Janet Fife-LaFrenz
Chair- Lee
County Board of Supervisors |
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