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Friday, November 23, 2012  The City of Keokuk hopes to benefit from a penalty from Roquette America.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  Company enters into agreement with federal government over waste discharge.

Monday, July 25, 2011  After 10 months of having members of local 48G locked out by Roquette America, Keokuk mayor Tom Marion says it's good to get the workers back on the job.

Friday, July 22, 2011  KHQA's Jim Whitfield received a sign from a 48G union member that things did not look so good following voting Friday.

Wednesday, July 20, 2011  Roquette America would like to share the following statement concerning the negotiation sessions with BCTGM Local 48G.

Thursday, April 21, 2011  Keokuk's Roquette plant and its union employees soon will take another shot at coming to a contract agreement.

Saturday, March 26, 2011  Roquette's locked out union members held a labor rally asking for the Wisconsin protestors to join their fight Saturday.  This marks the third time the group's rallied during the six months it's been locked out.

Friday, February 25, 2011  Roquette budges on health care benefits.

Tuesday, January 18, 2011  Roquette America places ads for five positions in local newspaper.

Thursday, January 13, 2011  Roquette has issued another statement.

Tuesday, January 04, 2011  The Iowa Department of Natural Resources expects to fine the Roquette Corporation in Keokuk.

Tuesday, December 28, 2010  Keokuk is wrapping up the year with a look back on 2010.

Thursday, December 23, 2010  240 copies of Roquette’s latest proposal are available to union to encourage contract ratification and end lock-out.

Thursday, December 23, 2010  The Lee County Board of Supervisors has weighed in on the Roquette lockout.

Friday, December 10, 2010  Keokuk's labor lockout is getting global attention.