Dec 30, 2024 · Skott Gent and Dean Engel cut the ribbon in front of the new Together We Build building at the fairgrounds. The TWB building, which is the new home of the Jackson County extension office, held its ribbon cutting on June 14. The building offers staff and visitors much-needed space, including separate offices, a break room, …

Dec 30, 2024 · Each of the presidential candidates who qualified for Iowa’s ballot submitted their own respective slate of potential electors. The electors nominated to cast on behalf of the Republican party were Merle Miller (First District), Justin Wasson (Second District), Jack Vanderflught (Third District), Garrison Oppman (Fourth District), Leanne Pellet (At-Large District), and Steve Scheffler (At ...

Jan 7, 2025 · Roger L. Wood, 86, of Maquoketa, passed on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, at Silver Oak Nursing Home in Marion. Graveside Services with Military Honors conducted by Maquoketa American Legion Post #75 and VFW Post #3633 were held at 1:30 p.m., Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, at Buckhorn-Waterford Cemetery in rural Maquoketa.

Jan 7, 2025 · “I’m not going to drop this, I am not going to let this go,” Lane said Dec. 31. Aside from the specific issues he has with Cournoyer’s conduct, Lane said he’s concerned that a sheriff’s ability to discipline employees could be put at risk if Statehouse politicians align themselves with those workers and then pursue legislation of a retaliatory nature.

Nov 5, 2024 · Following are unofficial election results from the Jackson County Auditor's Office (these are Jackson County results only and do NOT include absentee ballots, results posted at 9:02 p.m.):

Dec 30, 2024 · PRINCE OF PEACE 69. EASTON VALLEY 44. PoP (4-1) 18 17 22 12 — 69 EV (2-5) 13 7 15 9 — 44. Points — Nolan Sandholdt 17; Keagan Lee 10; Callan Messerich 10; James Buhlman 3; Kyler Wilson 2; Easton Rathje 2.Rebounds — Sandholdt 7; Messerich 6; Rathje 4; Lee 3; Buhlman 3; Wilson 1; Gregory Huffman 1; Austin Thomson 1; …

Jan 7, 2025 · Singing, reading, character voices, book selection, Story Time – Colleen Miller did it all and more as head children’s librarian at Maquoketa Public Library. She retired last week after more than 25 years in that role. She said she will miss the seeing the children’s faces every week.

Dec 3, 2024 · With all eyes looking ahead to the 2025 season, officials with the MARS Late Model Championship powered by FK Rod Ends announce that the tour will kick off March 28-29 at the Maquoketa Speedway with the second annual Rio Grande Waste Services Nippy 50 presented by D&E Outside Services.

Jan 7, 2025 · The zoning commission meets at 6 p.m. Jan. 20 in the Community Room of the Jackson County Courthouse, 201 W. Platt St. At that meeting, members are expected to recommend the approval and adoption of the Jackson County Wind Energy Conversion Ordinance by the Jackson County Board of Supervisors.

Dec 30, 2024 · Miller said the fair board does not have enough money to keep up with more costly building upkeep responsibilities such as new roofs. Selzer expressed frustration that the county does not want to own the existing buildings on the fairgrounds, when the county owns the new Together We Build building and has a lease agreement with it.