Return of the artist Sigourney native opens studio coffee shop
Sigourney artist Jim Conner, who left in 1988 to study and work in Los Angeles, returns home to reopen his Main Street space as a studio gallery and informal coffee shop. He keeps Culture Shock Coffee House open for donations, closing mid day to focus on art.
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Jim Dine
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Ron Kerr
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Sigourney Artist Jim Conner Returns to Roots and Studio Work
Jim Conner, 48, an artist from Sigourney and Otis Art Institute graduate, split his time between an Arizona studio and Janssen’s private collection. His work shifts from Basquiat influenced pieces to a “mad cow” series and tractors, with pieces in Scottsdale Center for the Arts and private collections in Des Moines Japan and Sigourney. Contact Suzanne Barnes at Gazette Communications.
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Sigourney Prepares New Library and Road Work
Sigourney Eyeing new library in a former grocery store and a north town residential area as part of a two year development plan. A four mile gravel road to Belva Deer Lake Recreation Area gains attention with funding attached to an omnibus bill via Rep. Leonard Boswell. On the recent visit 58 pickups with out of county plates filled the lot, signaling ice fishing activity.
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Sigourney Courthouse at Heart of Keokuk County Town
Keokuk County Courthouse anchors Sigourney downtown at the junction of highways 92 and 149. The county seat, with a population of 2,209, centers civic life around the historic building.
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Keokuk County
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Sigourney Woman Balances Farm Store Laundry and State Work
Mary Albert of Sigourney juggles a part time meat inspector role with owner duties at Country & More, a bulk food store, and runs a nearby laundry with her husband Jeff. She also trains for state labels and inspects facilities, while managing farm duties and daily routines.
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Mary vtt expands family ties across states
The notice lists Mary vtt with her husband Jeff and daughters Angel Southamnavong of Sioux Falls South Dakota Crystal Morrison of Ankeny and Holly of Sigourney. Granddaughter Jaden Morrison is noted. Mary owns Country & More bulk food store and Country Laundry and works as a part time statement inspector. She is a graduate of Sigourney High School from Dhaene sen gyy.
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