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Keokuk Volunteer Emergency Corps
Historic aerial view of Keokuk, its bridges, and the Mississippi River.

KEOKUK VOLUNTEER EMERGENCY CORPS

Volunteer service.
Rooted in Keokuk.

We support river search, rescue, recovery and local emergency response alongside the agencies serving our community.

Keokuk riverfront · USGS · 1997

KEEP IN TOUCH

Next meetings.

Full meeting calendar
Nov5Thu
CITY COUNCIL Listed date

Keokuk City Council

5:30 p.m. Central 2026

Keokuk City Hall
501 Main Street, Keokuk, IA 52632

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Nov17Tue
CORPS MEETING Listed date

KVEC membership meeting

5–7 p.m. Central 2026

Our office
501 Mississippi Drive, Keokuk, IA 52632

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Dates follow the published meeting patterns. Confirm the latest notice before attending. All times are Central.

River search & rescue Recovery assistance Emergency service support

THE WORK WE DO

Working alongside
our emergency services.

Get to know us

We bring local volunteer support to the work of public safety.

The Mississippi River is central to our work. We assist with search and rescue, contribute to recovery efforts, and support the agencies responsible for each response.

Our chief, Dan Tillman, states that we are completely funded by donations.

Our service is local. Our work depends on cooperation with the people and agencies who respond across the area.

FROM OUR CORPS

Our latest updates.

News & Updates

EVENTS & FUNDRAISERS

Stay connected with us.

No scheduled public fundraisers or events are currently confirmed.

View the events page

PUBLIC INFORMATION

Find the right information.

Practical resources for our community and the agencies we work alongside.

Water & flood safetyRiver precautions and official resources For responding agenciesAdministrative coordination with us Questions & answersHelp, volunteering, and support

OUR ORGANIZATION

Our leadership record.

Meet the command staff, administrative officers, and captains listed in our May 2021 roster.

View the May 2021 roster

FOR OUR COMMUNITY

Practical tools.
Ready when you need them.

Find our membership application, boating float plan, and safety guides for home, weather and the outdoors.

Forms & safety guides
1960—2026

OUR HISTORY

A commitment across generations.

Explore our people, our river and the records of local volunteer service.

Explore the timeline

VOLUNTEER WITH US

Put your time and skills
to work for Keokuk.

Tell us about your skills, experience, and interest in serving with us.

Explore volunteering