History of Cerro Gordo County, IowaFrom materials in the public archives, the Iowa Historical Society's collection, the newspapers and data of personal interviews; also containing sketches of representative citizens . who long servedas postmaster of this city. In 1894 he became clerk of the courtsof Cerro Gordo county, and in this responsible office he continuedto serve for three consecutive terms of two years each. At the con-clusion of this period, in 1900. he became associated with NathanC. Kotchell. George W. Brett, D. W. Telford and William E. Bricein the organization of the Iowa State Ba
History of Cerro Gordo County, IowaFrom materials in the public archives, the Iowa Historical Society's collection, the newspapers and data of personal interviews; also containing sketches of representative citizens . who long servedas postmaster of this city. In 1894 he became clerk of the courtsof Cerro Gordo county, and in this responsible office he continuedto serve for three consecutive terms of two years each. At the con-clusion of this period, in 1900. he became associated with NathanC. Kotchell. George W. Brett, D. W. Telford and William E. Bricein the organization of the Iowa State Bank of Mason City, whichwas duly incorporated with a capital of fifty thoTisand this institution he has been cashier since the beginning andconcerning the bank special mention is made on other pages of thispublication. Mr. Keerl has shown much discrimination and ad-ministrative ability as a financier and his influence has been potentin connection with the upbuilding of the position of the substantialand popular business with which he is thus identified. He is alsoan interested principal in other business enterprises, of local orderand is one of the aggressive business men and public spirited citizens. ^%/^^^^ HISTORY OF CERRO GORDO COUNTY 529 of his home city and county, where he ever lends his influence andco-operation in support of all measures taken for the general wel-fare of the community. He has been one of the most active mem-bers of the Mason City Commercial Club, of which he was the firstsecretary and of which he has also served as treasurer and president,of which latter office he was incumbent about two years. The political allegiance of Mr. Keerl is given without reserva-tion to the Republican party and he has been active and loyal asa worker in the local camp of the same. He was chairman of theRepublican committee of Cerro Gordo county for several years andhe is now a member of the state drainage board to which positionhe was appointed in 1909 by Governor
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