Calum Matthew Duwa, son of Matthew Duwa and Christine Smith of Atkins, will celebrate his first birthday July 22.
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In celebration of the 10-year anniversary on July 20, the Maquoketa Farmer’s Market thanks those who have supported and participated in the market for the entire duration.
The Town & Country Quilters invite you to check out our booth at the Jackson County Fair in Maquoketa from July 27 through Aug. 1.
Upper Iowa University has announced the dean’s list for the 2021 spring semester.
Maquoketa Care Center, July 4-10
Robert and Mary Lou Clasen of Springbrook celebrated 50 years of marriage on Aug. 29, 2020.
Summer vacation is a good time for baking or cooking with your children. It isn’t always easy, but it is the memories in the kitchen that is really worth all of those sticky, chewy, messy and gooey treats that the kids enjoy making!
Thomas and Rebecca (Arensdorf) Wiebenga are celebrating 25 years of marriage.
• PEORIA, IL – Conner Schnoor of Maquoketa is one of 1800 students who was named to Bradley Univeristy’s Dean’s List for the Spring 2021 semester.
Keeney Reunion at Bellevue State Park
Maquoketa Care Center, June 27-July 3
The Great River Threshers of Miles, will be celebrating their 45th year on July 16-18.
• MILWAUKEE - This past spring, Caroline White of LaMotte graduated from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
BELLEVUE – Ski Bellevue Water Ski Show Team has announced their 2021 schedule:
Lionel and Karol Keeney of Maquoketa will celebrate 60 years of marriage on July 2, 2021, with a family celebration.
Catholic Daughters of the Americas St. Raphael Court #1156 of Maquoketa sponsored the local Education Contest.
Genesis VNA/Jackson County Community Health at the Jackson County Regional Health Center, Maquoketa, announced the dates of child immunization clinics.
The regular monthly meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 75 will be held July 1, at 1 p.m. in the Jackson County Senior Citizens Center in Maquoketa.
Michael and Carolyn Moore of DeWitt will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary June 29, 2021.
The Clinton County Creative Arts Committee has released information for the 2021 Clinton County Fair.
Make plans now to attend the annual Summer Flea Market, Antique, and Collectible Show being held on Sunday, July 11, at the Jackson County Fairgrounds in Maquoketa.
• The GFWC/Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs has awarded two scholarships for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Robert “Bob” Hankemeier will celebrate his 95th birthday on Thursday, July 1, 2021.
A chilly breeze didn’t keep 26 members of the Maquoketa Woman’s Club from enjoying a picnic at Fifth Ward Park catered by Tri-M Barbecue. Before the meeting was over, a car was filled to bursting with pillows, bedding and cash donations for Sleep in Heavenly Peace of Jackson County.
Verna Berthel Powell of DeWitt will celebrate her 90th birthday Saturday, June 26, with a card shower.
What’s the only fruit with seeds on the outside of it? It’s that delicious, healthy, red fruit called strawberries! Each strawberry is estimated to have an average of 200 seeds.
The 2021 Rhubarb Contest was held June 8 at the Maquoketa Farmers Market. This event was sponsored by the Maquoketa Farmers Market Committee.
Fresh strawberries, anyone?
I’ve been working with my house plants lately. Some I’m tired of looking at so I set them outside on a protected bench. They are in need of nature’s rain water and more spring light. However, I’m not quite ready to plop them in the ground yet. I’ll wait a little longer for warmer weather and…
After a one-year hiatus due to Covid-19, the annual Keeney Reunion is back on the third Sunday of July, as has been the case for many years. Family members and relatives are asked to jot the reunion down on their calendars for future reference.
The Optimist Club of Maquoketa held its annual Respect For Law banquet at the Eagles Club on Thursday, May 20, with a social and dinner.
Virtus Scott of Maquoketa will celebrate his 90th birthday on Saturday, June 12, 2021.
• The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 75 has awarded two $200 scholarships. This year’s recipients were Alana Barker and Kyler Beidler.
The Maquoketa Garden Club met May 18. Roger Hansen presented a program on growing nutritious micro greens. The club meets the third Tuesday of the month at Pearson Memorial Center, fairgrounds, Maquoketa. Visitors and prospective new members are welcome to attend.
The application window is opening for this year’s Master Gardener training, which will be offered 100% online in the fall.
Friends of the Maquoketa Public Library will hold a garden walk fundraiser on Saturday, June 26, from 1 to 5 p.m. Rain date will be Sunday, June 27.
Genesis VNA/Jackson County Community Health at the Jackson County Regional Health Center, Maquoketa, announced the toenail/foot care clinics planned for 2021.
Pete and Rosie Feller of Preston, along with their children, invite you to help celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on Friday, June 11, 2021.
Genesis VNA/Jackson County Community Health at the Jackson County Regional Health Center, Maquoketa, announced the 2021 dates of the child immunization clinics.
Genesis VNA/Jackson County Community Health at the Jackson County Regional Health Center, Maquoketa, announced the toenail/foot care clinics planned for 2021.
Have you enjoyed all the “lawn daisies” this spring? The life cycle of the dandelion is starting to wane. The plant is probably the most hated wildflower or the most loved. Some folks regard them as weeds and others savor them for health and culinary purposes.
Summer is here and so is some of the best song bird viewing of the season! Jackson County Conservation is hosting a Building Better Birders Workshop where bird watchers, “birders,” will learn about warblers, sparrows, tanagers, grosbeaks, and buntings native to Iowa.
The Maquoketa Farmers Market Committee will hold the 2021 Rhubarb Contest on Tuesday, June 8, during the farmers market at the Ohnward Fine Arts parking lot, Maquoketa.
Hempstead High School, Dubuque, held its induction ceremony May 11, 2021, into the Key City Chapter National Honor Society.
The Maquoketa Farmers Market Committee will hold the 2021 Rhubarb Contest on Tuesday, June 8, during the farmers market at the Ohnward Fine Arts parking lot, Maquoketa.
Genesis VNA/Jackson County Community Health at the Jackson County Regional Health Center, Maquoketa, announced the 2021 dates of the child immunization clinics.
Northeast Iowa Community College, Peosta, held its commencement ceremony on May 14, 2021, at Five Flags Center in Dubuque.
The 30th Annual Leadership Award Ceremony was recently held on the UW-Platteville Campus. Grace Trenkamp, daughter of Lavern and Jann Trenkamp of Preston, was one of five nominees and the winner of the University Women’s Council Student Woman of the Year Award.
With the last few spring showers that have occurred lately, rhubarb plants have flourished beyond belief. I was checking mine the other day and the plants were telling me it’s time for the creation of rhubarb pies.
Shealin Wiemann of Maquoketa is a new junior member of the American Angus Association®, reports Mark McCully, CEO of the national organization with headquarters in Saint Joseph, Missouri.
The Iowa State Fair is seeking entries for the 2021 Way We Live Award. The award recognizes outstanding farm families and will reward six Iowa families who exemplify hard working farm values and a love for the occupation of farming.
The Coronado Car Club of Maquoketa is pleased to announce the recipient of its 7th annual scholarship award. Austin Barnes will receive a $1,000 award to continue his education at Kirkwood Community College, and will be pursuing the field of Automotive Technology.
Elin Jo Bowman will celebrate her first birthday Sunday, May 23, 2021. She is the daughter of Adam and Kristin Bowman of Delmar.
Do you like plants? Would you like to take a glimpse at natural Iowa? Join Ray Hamilton and Jackson County Conservation for a guided walk-through the high-quality Hamilton prairie.
WEST DES MOINES - The Iowa Health Care Association (IHCA) Foundation is offering 75 scholarships, totaling $167,500 to help individuals interested in pursuing or advancing their career in long-term care. Scholarship opportunities are available for current long-term care employees, veterans a…
The Fulton Community Church will hold services at 11 a.m. on Sunday, May 23.
A Jackson County Senior Roundtable Drive-thru Senior Expo will be held Tuesday, May 25, from 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. at the Prairie Creek Recreation Area, 1215 E. Summit St., Maquoketa.
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