KEOKUE

a city of Iowa, in Lee co. It is on the Burlington Route, Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific, and other railroads, and at the junction of the Mi ouri and Des Moines Rivers. The city lies at the foot of the lower rapids which are skirted by a ship canal, 11 miles long, which was constructed by the Federal Government. In 1913, the great dam was completed, and one of the largest ‘hydraulic-electric power plants in the world was established there. There is a large commerce by river and important industries, which include the making of foundry products, boots and _ shoes, canned goods, machinery, etc. Among the institutions of the city are several academies, and a home for the friendle . There is a United States Government building and several libraries. Pop., 1920, 14,423.