The Grand Theatre was designed by Merle F. Baker and was constructed on the foundation of the Keokuk Opera House (Circa 1880) which burned in 1923. It was patterned after theaters in Chicago and was praised as one of the finest theaters in the country at the time.

Presently, The Grand Theatre is owned by the city of Keokuk and is used as a performing arts center. It was purchased by the Grace Bott Millar Estate and donated to the city in 1987. It is independently operated by the Grand Theatre Commission and used by various organizations.

The Grand Theatre Commission is a group of indiviuals who give so much of their time in a quiet but effective manner and are a special group that are worthy of being recognized for their work and accomplishments over the past twenty years doing their part in keeping the Grand alive as they continue polishing and preserving this jewel we all know as the Grand Theatre.

On Tuesday, February 13, 2007 the Grand Theatre Commission was awarded the Spirit of Keokuk award.

The 2008-2009 commission members consist of:

Bob Soule - Chair
Howard Carter - Vice President
Kathy Joyce - Treasurer
Susan Rogers - Secretary
Tamela LaFoe
Chuck Abell
Bill Vandersall
Julie O’Connor
Pat Kemp
Craig Bullis
Greg Harris
Becky Crenshaw
Deisy Harrington
Jerry Herr

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