WASHINGTON — Use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 shot will remain paused for at least a week, after a federal vaccine advisory panel said Wednesday that it had too little data on a rare but serious blood-clotting condition reported in at least six women.
Iowa’s top public health official fears that the pause in the use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine for COVID-19 will lead some skeptics to skip getting any version of the coronavirus vaccine.
Iowa has seen sharp drops in new COVID-19 cases and deaths, the New York Times reported.
With the announcement from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) this morning, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has advised that all Iowa vaccine providers pause administration of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine until more details are confirmed.
Confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state were 386,451, up 3,959 from Tuesday, April 6, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported.
Brent Good has been interested in running for city government for a few years and had planned to put his name on the ballot this fall for a spot on the Maquoketa City Council.
Put on your thinking caps and polish your selfie skills to solve the clues in the second annual Great Maquoketa Scavenger Hunt.
Visitors to Maquoketa Caves State Park can fully explore the park’s caves starting April 15 after being closed for more than a year due to COVID-19 and winter bat hibernation.
Maquoketa’s progress of its future visioning plan, incentive plans, and downtown redevelopment received praise last month.
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Maquoketa Farmers Market, and market organizer Ted Strait wants to celebrate. However, a sizable celebration will have to wait.
Build beds this weekend and provide peaceful slumber to Jackson County children in need for years to come.
Three communities in the Dubuque region have partnered to bring books that reflect their diverse populations to young readers in Dyersville, Jackson County and Jones County.
When Wisconsin first identified chronic wasting disease in its deer population almost 20 years ago, officials from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources held their breath, monitoring animals harvested near the states’ shared border for any signs of the neurological disease that is always fatal.
Maquoketa Public Works Director Frank Ellenz expects digging to begin in May on the Platt Street reconstruction project, about a month later than originally planned.
The public is invited to a free webinar next week to learn more about ongoing Medicare scams.
As immunization efforts continue across the state, Osterhaus Pharmacy announced a COVID-19 vaccine clinic will be held Friday, April 23, at the Jackson County Fairgrounds.
With a job description in hand, the Maquoketa City Council initiated the search for a new city manager last week.
A county-wide career and hiring event will look a little different this year.
A Jackson County man claimed a lottery prize of more than $160,000. Gary Knief of Bellevue won an Extreme Green Progressive InstaPlay jackpot prize of $160,074. He purchased his winning ticket at Kalmes Store, 100 N. Main St. in St. Donatus and claimed his prize last week at the lottery’s Ce…
Iowans for Adoption, nonprofit organization, is hosting its first-ever virtual Gingerbread Run (5K), or Move For Adoption event for the entire month of April.
Keep Iowa Beautiful and Diamond Vogel Paints announced the Maquoketa Historic Preservation Commission is the recipient of a paint grant through the Paint Iowa Beautiful program.
Individuals behind on utility payments may be able to receive help from the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) facilitated through HACAP.
The Land Trends and Value Survey, presented by the REALTORS Land Institute, reported a statewide average increase of 7.8% for tillable cropland values from Sept. 2020 to March 2021.
Winning the 2021 Future Focus Award is Sybesma Eye and Vision Clinic.
Nonprofits helping women and children meet basic needs are invited to apply for grants from the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque’s Women’s Giving Circle.
As immunization efforts continue across the state, Osterhaus Pharmacy announced a COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Friday, April 23, at the Jackson County Fairgrounds.
Confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state were 382,492, up 3,687 from Tuesday, March 30, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported.
WASHINGTON — Fully vaccinated individuals can travel at low risk to themselves, and do not need to get a COVID-19 test or quarantine after traveling within the U.S., federal health officials said Friday as they unveiled updated travel guidelines.
A flurry of activity continues inside a downtown Maquoketa building despite it being closed to functions and exhibits due to the coronavirus pandemic.
A Postville native will take the reigns of the Maquoketa Cardinals football team this fall.
An entrepreneurial business venture between two rural Maquoketa couples will lead to a new creamery and meat processor and expanded retail outlet.
A love of learning attracted Gabrielle Recker to a career in education. She hopes to spark that love in Maquoketa students starting this fall as principal of Briggs Elementary School.
A Jackson County bridge that collapsed last July should be replaced and ready for traffic later this summer.
Jackson County’s mask mandate extends until at least June 1.
Basketball barely ended and already Maizie Hosch leaps at the chance to try out soccer.
Gov. Kim Reynolds last week urged all Iowans to get their COVID-19 vaccine, as the state prepared to make doses available to anyone who wants them April 5.
A Jackson County COVID-19 vaccine clinic will be held 1-5 p.m. Thursday, April 8, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Parish Hall, 250 S. Faith St., Preston.
Relive some favorite Saturday-morning songs this weekend with Maquoketa High School’s performance of “Schoolhouse Rock, Live!”
The Kiwanis Club of Maquoketa will host a free Major League Baseball Pitch Hit & Run Competition for area youths.
To serve customers better, Maquoketa Municipal Electric Utility is conducting a residential survey to gather insights on overall satisfaction with the local utility.
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources and Woods + Waters Project are holding an Intro to Turkey Hunting Workshop Saturday April 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Wapsi Valley Izaak Walton League near DeWitt.
Interested in learning more about the goat show project area for the county fair?
Nolte, Cornman & Johnson P.C. released an audit report on the Maquoketa Community School District in Maquoketa.
Calling the structure “dangerous,” Jackson County Supervisor Chairman Jack Willey recommended demolishing the wooden gazebo on the lawn to the south of the county courthouse off Second Street.
Jackson County 4-H Extension is hosting a workshop for youths interested in the bucket bottle calf project area.
The Maquoketa High School Senior Awards Assembly will begin at 9 a.m. May 17 in the school’s east gym.
Maquoketa High School’s prom will be Saturday, April 24, from 7-11 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, Dubuque.
A new federal law went into effect on April 1 that requires the operator of a boat with an installed Engine Cut-Off Switch (ECOS) to use the ECOS link while operating on all federally navigable waterways. In Iowa, that means the four flood control reservoirs: Coralville, Rathbun, Red Rock an…
Clinton County Supervisors last week agreed to post a load limit on bridge B-0190 on 100th Street. Trucks will be limited to 28 tons, and truck and semi-trailers and truck and full trailers will be limited to 40 tons.
A COVID-19 vaccine clinic is set from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, April 8, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Parish Hall, 250 S. Faith St. in Preston. The clinic is open to anyone 18 and older. To schedule an appointment online, visit ClintonJacksonCOVIDVaccine.as.me/JacksonCo1.
Confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state were 380,738, up 3,920 from Friday, March 27, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported.
Jackson County property taxpayers will see an increase of less than a nickel per $1,000 assessed valuation in the next fiscal year.
A Maquoketa dance studio will breathe new life into a former church with somewhat reluctant financial assistance from the county supervisors.
With spring in full swing, renovations will be underway at multiple city parks across Maquoketa.
Area residents will observe Easter celebrations this week.
Two fishermen found human remains near a pond north of DeWitt near 270th Avenue the evening of March 22, authorities said.
Iowa is still on track to open eligibility for COVID-19 vaccines to all adults next month, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds said last week. And while demand will continue to outstrip supply for the time being, the state expects increasing vaccine allocations in the coming weeks that will shorten the gap.
Court users in Iowa can now complete a name change petition online using a free, step-by-step process on any computer, tablet, or smartphone anywhere in the state. Anyone without access can use the public access computer at any county courthouse in Iowa.
School of the Wild is coming to Jackson County this April.
A solar power system at the Hurstville Interpretive Center is much closer to a reality, even as the Jackson County Conservation Board expanded the configuration for even more power.
Jackson County 4-H members who are exhibiting swine at the county fair this year are welcome to attend Swine ID Day Saturday, April 3, from 8-10 a.m. at the swine barn on the Jackson County Fairgrounds, Maquoketa.
The Jackson County Area Tourism Association is now accepting applications for the 2021 JCATA Mini Grant Program.
The Ohnward Fine Arts Center has raised almost $10,000 as of last week — about half the money needed to meet a fundraising goal next month.
Second-half property and mobile home taxes are due by March 31, according to Jackson County Treasurer Beth Gerlach.
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