The Maquoketa Lions Club and the Maquoketa Optimist Club went together to purchase a pair of shoes and a package of socks for each child in the Headstart program. Pictured, from the left, Ray Leblanc from the Maquoketa Lions Club, Headstart kids, and Kate Krabbenhoft from the Maquoketa Optim…
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• Clinton – At MercyOne, building and retaining a strong, professional health care workforce in the Clinton area is a top priority. To help achieve this goal, MercyOne Clinton Foundation annually offers scholarships for area students who are pursuing a health-related field.
Learn about Jackson County’s prairie heritage. On Thursday, Feb. 25, at 6 p.m. virtually join Jackson County Conservation Naturalist Tony Vorwald as we discuss tall grass prairies in Jackson County Iowa.
CLINTON - The Paul B. Sharar Foundation for Clinton Community College has announced that March 1 is the deadline to apply for 2021-2022 academic year scholarships.
Owls live all around us, but as nocturnal animals, they aren’t often seen. Join Naturalist Jeny Meyer Friday, Feb. 26, at 6 p.m. at the Maquoketa Caves State Park, Lower Shelter, to participate in the evening outing.
Dennis and Kathy (Miller) Appelhans of Monmouth will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Feb. 20, 2021.
Charlie Ann Abolt, daughter of Kelly and Andrew Abolt of Chicago, Illinois, celebrated her first birthday Feb. 12, 2021.
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Jane Nims of Maquoketa will celebrate her 90th birthday on Feb. 27, 2021.
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Naryah Dilworth of Maquoketa has been named to the fall 2020 President’s List at Simpson College, Indianola.
The local P.E.O. Chapter BX seeks applicants for the scholarships and loans the organization offers for women.
Steve Lucke of Maquoketa will celebrate his 70th birthday on Friday, Feb. 26, 2021.
Marvin Johnson of Miles will celebrate his 90th birthday on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021.
Who follows the exact measurements when cooking or baking? Many cooks or bakers like to alter recipes to their liking.
The Grossman Scholarship Committee is offering scholarship to students in the Jackson County Regional Health Center service area, who are pursuing a career in registered nursing.
F&B Communications is pleased to announce several college scholarship opportunities for graduating seniors in the service area.
The Jackson County Regional Health Center Auxiliary Melba Kunde Scholarship Committee is offering scholarship to students in the Jackson County Regional Health Center service area, who are pursuing health-related professions career, and are second, third or fourth year students, having succe…
Announcement has been made of four scholarships available to area students.
The Maxine and Dwane Morehead Scholarship Committee is offering a scholarship to students in the Jackson County Regional Health Center service area, who are pursuing a career in registered nursing.
The Jackson County Regional Health Center Auxiliary Scholarship Committee is offering scholarship to graduating high school students in the Jackson County Regional Health Center service area, who are pursuing health-related professions career.
Once again the Coronado Car Club is pleased to announce the offering of a $1,000 scholarship available to a graduating senior from one of the following area schools: Maquoketa High School, Easton Valley, Bellevue Community, Bellevue Marquette, Calamus-Wheatland, DeWitt Central, Midland, and…
The Molony Foundation is now accepting applications from individuals to advance their post-high school career at a recognized two-year or four-year college or university. Scholarships awarded will be used for tuition or tuition related expenses and be sent directly to the institution the stu…
Owls live all around us, but as nocturnal animals, they aren’t often seen. Join Naturalist Jeny Meyer Friday, Feb. 26, at 6 p.m. at the Maquoketa Caves State Park, Lower Shelter, to participate in the evening outing.
The Monmouth Co-Ed Club meeting was held on Jan. 3, 2021.
I have been enjoying a bevy of birds at my bird feeders this winter. They seem to have. really flocked since the 12” snowfall we were blessed with recently. With 12” of snow covering most everything, birds as well as other wildlife are really searching for nourishment. As bird lovers, we ca…
Thomas Miller, son of Tim and Jill Miller of Zwingle, celebrated his first birthday Dec. 29, 2020.
DuTrac Community Credit Union has announced that scholarship applications are now available for the 2021 Academic Scholarship Program.
F&B Communications is pleased to announce several college scholarship opportunities for graduating seniors in the service area.
Applications for the 2021 Dupaco R.W. Hoefer Foundation College Scholarship Program are now available.
Bird watching and bird feeding are very popular winter time activities especially this winter when we are all still being homebound due to COVID-19.
Jackson Zamastil, son of Jason and Allison Zamastil of Wyoming, celebrated his first birthday on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021.
The Jackson Soil & Water Conservation District is hosting a scholarship award.
The public is invited to an online focus group regarding current and future interpretive programs at Maquoketa Caves State Park.
The public is invited to participate in free training to learn more about trends in substance abuse and how to spot it.
Steve and Vickie Earles of Maquoketa will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, Jan. 23.
Ronald Lee Wagner was 1 year old on Jan. 5, 2021. His parents are Christopher and Kristie Wagner of Menomee Falls, Wisconsin.
Alvin Kilburg of Bellevue will celebrate his 102nd birthday on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021.
Helping children read on grade-level by third grade is the mission of Jackson County Grade Level Reading Campaign according to Joanne Evans, director of the local GLR.
Attention Iowa Class of 2021 high school seniors who are pursuing programs of studies in any agricultural or natural resources field. The Jackson Soil & Water Conservation District is hosting a scholarship award.
Ten years ago, an ice age-old story began to unfold near a stream bank in Southeast Iowa when a landowner discovered a very large leg bone protruding out of the ground.
• Thirty-three Morningside College students graduated with bachelor’s degrees and 78 students earned graduate degrees in December 2020.
Donald and Betty Henningsen of Florida will celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary Jan. 20, 2021.
Karrie Fischer and Joseph Heister exchanged wedding vows Aug. 8, 2020, at Assumption Church in Zwingle. Gary Kilburg, uncle of the groom, officiated at the ceremony.
Peggy Asmussen of Preston will celebrate her 80th birthday on Jan. 23, 2021.
Following a 48-year nursing career, Cindy Fier of Maquoketa is retiring from Genesis Health Group on Jan. 22, 2021.
Lorraine Owen of Maquoketa will celebrate her 95th birthday Jan. 27, 2021.
The Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs, GFWC/Iowa is pleased to sponsor several scholarships.
Two things swirled through Pat Hasenbank’s mind in late November.
If it made Delmar a better place to be, then Delmar Lions Club members Ken Ewoldt and Gerry Farrell likely helped make it happen.
Discover Iowa birds of prey with The RARE Group. Get the opportunity to meet an owl and hawk up close (to your computer screen that is!) at a virtual program on Thursday, Jan. 14, at 6 p.m.
Andre Bunyon of Maquoketa lays in the man cave he carved out of the more than 11 inches of snow that fell on Maquoketa Dec. 29-30. He is the son of Roger and Denise Bunyon.
Maquoketa Care Center earned the 2020 Bronze Commitment to Quality Award from the American Health Care Association (AHCA)/National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL), the leading association for long-term and post-acute care.
The Jackson County Farm Bureau has been designated a 2020 Outstanding County Farm Bureau by the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF).
Genesis VNA/Jackson County Community Health at the Jackson County Regional Health Center, Maquoketa, announced the toenail/foot care clinics planned for 2021.
• AMES - This fall, 2,001 students earned degrees from Iowa State University. The graduates were recognized in a virtual ceremony due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The 2021 Optimist Essay Contest is now underway with the topic this year “Reaching Your Dreams by Choosing Optimism.”
AMES – Depending on your family situation and the value of your estate, forming a trust can be an important addition to your farm transition plan.
Louella Schlapia of Maquoketa will be celebrating her 90th birthday on Jan. 10, 2021, at Clover Ridge Place in Maquoketa.
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