Schroeder Seeks Another Term as County Attorney

John E Schroeder has announced his candidacy for re-election as Keokuk County Attorney. Schroeder, 62, served as Assistant County Attorney to Glenn Bradley in 1982, was first elected as County Attorney in 1982 and re-elected in 1982, 1986, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2002, 2006 and 2010.

As County Attorney, he is responsible for criminal prosecutions, juvenile delinquency and children in need of assistance cases, mental commitments and representing and advising county officials concerning county matters in Keokuk County.

Through the years of service as Keokuk County Attorney, Schroeder has been involved in several local initiatives such as the Southeast Iowa Interagency Drug Task Force and the acquisition of local economic development funds. He has also remained actively involved in the establishment, implementation and maintenance of the E911 system in Keokuk County since its inception in 1994. He currently represents Keokuk County on that Board and acts as its office administrator.

Read the full article in the April 2 edition of the News-Review.