On Saturday, April 28, the What Cheer Opera House 2018 Pickers Festival will be held at 7:00 PM. This will be an exciting mix of music featuring talented performers in the area such as: Stan Knipfer, Charlie Sigafoose, James Moore, Matt Brower, Cass More, John Nelson (M.C.), Carmen Olsen, Jack Wilkening, Craig Morrison (Drummer), and Donna Knipfer (Sound). Country, rock, and blues music. Free will offering.
What Cheer Winds Anniversary Celebration
There will be an anniversary celebration What Cheer Winds Band Concert directed by Gary Huxford on Sunday, April 15, 2018 at 2:00 PM at the What Cheer Opera House in What Cheer, Iowa. Free will donation.
What Cheer Man Charged After Weekend Stabbing
(KEOKUK COUNTY, Iowa) – A What Cheer man is being charged after an incident on Highway 22 near Thornburg turned violent over the weekend.
On Saturday, March 3, 2018, the Keokuk County Sheriff’s Office arrested Johnathan James Ray Walker, 27, of What Cheer, Iowa, for attempt to commit murder.
Reports indicate the Keokuk County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call reporting a stabbing at approximately 12:40 AM on March 3. Upon their arrival, Deputies found a male victim suffering from multiple stab wounds. The victim was then transported to the University of Iowa Hospitals and his condition was not disclosed to the media.
The Keokuk County Sheriff’s Department has been assisted by the Sigourney Police Department during this investigation and no other details are available at this time.
Charges are merely accusations and all defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
