Gov. Kim Reynolds said Thursday Iowa will expand COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to residents age 65 and older starting Feb. 1 — but there’s no guarantee how long they will need to wait for shots to become available.
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WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s first policy focus after being sworn in is overhauling the disjointed federal response to the COVID-19 pandemic, which claimed another 4,400 American lives on his first day in office alone.
The state reported 33 more COVID-19 deaths Friday, bringing the total number of Iowans who have died from coronavirus-related illness to 4,478.
In response to a national push to further expand the COVID-19 vaccine to older adults, Iowa is now including people 65 and older in the Phase 1B round of vaccinations set to begin Feb. 1, the Iowa Department of Health announced today. Previously, the age limit was 75 and older.
The state reported 51 more COVID-19 deaths Thursday, bringing the total number of Iowans who have died from coronavirus-related illness to 4,445.
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.
The state reported 62 more COVID-19 deaths Wednesday, bringing the total number of Iowans who have died from coronavirus-related illness to 4,394.
A Clinton County sheriff’s sergeant and a woman suffered gunshot wounds during an incident Friday afternoon in rural Charlotte.
Three Maquoketa Middle School students and one Midland High School student earned honors for their submissions in a Veterans of Foreign Wars essay contest.
As of Friday, almost 1,500 residents of Clinton County and 600 residents of Jackson County had received their first round of COVID-19 vaccinations, according to the Iowa Department of Public Health.
COVID-19 vaccination clinics for Phase 1B will start Feb. 1, depending on allocations in Clinton and Jackson counties. There is no waiting list, but watch maqnews.com for updates from the local health departments.
Area voters will see a $40 million bond referendum to add career and technical training opportunities for students of all ages on the ballot March 2.
Grant Wood Scenic Byway is one of a dozen scenic byways participating in the new Scenic Byways Passport program.
Land prices in Clinton and Jackson counties went up more than twice as much as the state average last year, fueled by rising commodity prices, low interest rates and a tight supply.
The state reported eight more COVID-19 deaths Tuesday, bringing the total number of Iowans who have died from coronavirus-related illness to 4,332.
After some earlier reservations, Jackson County’s supervisors last week agreed to accept a subordinate position as a lender to a Maquoketa manufacturer as part of the company’s refinancing plan.
A Milwaukee man who was part of a scam operation in Maquoketa, Eldridge and Davenport will serve jail time.
A fault in the electrical system caused a near-citywide power outage Jan. 11 in Maquoketa.
Jackson County households can expect a tan-and-blue flyer in their mailboxes between Feb. 1 and Feb. 8.
A Springville man with Jackson County ties died in a skid loader accident Jan. 12.
U.S. 1st District Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Marion, and 2nd District Rep. Marianette Miller-Meeks, R-Ottumwa, voted along party lines against an unprecedented second impeachment of President Donald Trump Jan. 13.
The Jackson County Board of Supervisors hired Kristina Tranel as the county’s new zoning and geographic information systems administrator.
Repairs to the damaged Chenelworth Bridge on 82nd Avenue will cost an estimated $154,000, Jackson County Engineer David Dryer told the supervisors last week.
A handful of bills addressing childcare issues have been revived in the House.
The Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque is partnering with the East Central Intergovernmental Association (ECIA) to offer this free virtual workshop for nonprofit professionals on Wednesday, Jan. 27, at 11 a.m.
Maquoketa residents can expect to see Maquoketa Municipal Electric Utility workers trimming trees and vegetation over the next few months.
People in and around the agriculture and conservation industries have the opportunity to enhance their knowledge during a variety of seminars and events around the state of Iowa.
The Jackson County Farm Bureau’s annual legislative forums are temporarily on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic, officials said.
The Jackson County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution to continue using the master matrix for new animal confinements.
If you’re a junior or senior (or the parent of one) planning for college, you may have questions about the financial aid process. Find answers during a free online presentation at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16.
Confirmed COVID-19 cases increased since last Friday by 2,491 to 305,279, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported.
The state reported six more COVID-19 deaths Friday, bringing the total number of Iowans who have died from coronavirus-related illness to 4,257.
The state reported 19 more COVID-19 deaths Thursday, bringing the total number of Iowans who have died from coronavirus-related illness to 4,251.
The state reported 10 more COVID-19 deaths Wednesday, bringing the total number of Iowans who have died from coronavirus-related illness to 4,232.
New Jackson County Sheriff Brent Kilburg said ensuring all citizens are treated equally and fairly under the law will be a top priority for his department.
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“Cool!” Penny Pape exclaims as she snuggles into a plush chair in front of the fireplace at Maquoketa Public Library.
A Bellevue man with more than three decades of law enforcement experience was expected to be appointed Jackson County chief deputy sheriff Tuesday morning.
Clinton and Jackson counties received enough doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in the first round of distributions to cover all area frontline healthcare workers and residents in longterm care facilities. Now, public health officials are planning for the next round of shots, which will g…
The Maquoketa Community School District will partner with Eastern Iowa Community Colleges and other school districts to offer more technical training opportunities to district students.
Maquoketa High School’s all-state music excellence remains strong despite a year of changes brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.
The community of Preston celebrated its 150th anniversary last year. The town got its start in 1870, following construction of the railroad through the territory.
The state reported 83 more COVID-19 deaths Tuesday, bringing the total number of Iowans who have died from coronavirus-related illness to 4,222.
A Delmar man was charged with insurance fraud following a shed fire at his home in 2019.
Jackson County soon may have a new county zoning administrator who also has experience with geographic information systems.
Do you have what it takes to be a babysitter? Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is offering basic babysitting courses from 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Jan. 18 and Feb. 15 in the community room of the Jackson County Courthouse in Maquoketa. The sessions are limited to 12 youth per class.
Gov. Kim Reynolds plans to deliver her annual Condition of the State address on Jan. 12 at 6 p.m., rather than the traditional 10 a.m. time slot.
Families can join Girl Scouts via Zoom virtual sign-up.
Officials in Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller’s office are warning consumers to be on the lookout for potential scams involving federal COVID-19 relief checks and vaccines.
Maquoketa residents now have an online option to make payments and obtain forms. Various forms and applications can be found on our website at www.maquoketaia.com under the “Download Center” page. Completed forms can be put in the water/sewer drop box or e-mailed to csecretary@maquoketaia.com.
Applications for the youth Philanthropy Board in Jackson County (PBnJ) are due Jan. 31.
The Seventh Judicial District seeks qualified applicants to become an associate judge.
For the third month in a row, Iowans set a record for the number of active registered voters in the state, according to Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate’s office.
Black Hills Energy awarded a grant of $15,000 to Jackson County Economic Alliance (JCEA) to support downtown revitalization efforts in Jackson County.
Now through April, individuals meeting at or below the federal poverty guidelines are eligible to apply for the 2020 Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
Confirmed COVID-19 cases increased since last Friday by 3,425 to 296,877, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported.
The number of infections and deaths related to COVID-19 are on the rise again in Iowa, while the state’s vaccine distribution has slowed to the point where the governor expressed concern Thursday.
The state reported 59 more COVID-19 deaths Friday, bringing the total number of Iowans who have died from coronavirus-related illness to 4,124.
The state reported five more COVID-19 deaths Thursday, bringing the total number of Iowans who have died from coronavirus-related illness to 4,065.
COVID-19 has claimed more than 4,000 Iowans’ lives, topping the state’s death toll from some major wars and from several of the harshest perennial health threats.
The state reported 61 more COVID-19 deaths Wednesday, bringing the total number of Iowans who have died from coronavirus-related illness to 4,060.
The state reported seven more COVID-19 deaths Tuesday, bringing the total number of Iowans who have died from coronavirus-related illness to 3,999.
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Jackson County voters will decide March 2 whether to approve $5.9 million in bonds to build a new jail and law enforcement center.
Maquoketa City Manager Gerald Smith is one of three finalists to become the city manager of Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
The Maquoketa Community School Board has raised multiple questions about the viability of a plan to partner with Eastern Iowa Community Colleges and other school districts to bring additional technical training to district students.
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