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Apr

Keep Iowa Beautiful Announces 2019 Awards & Scholarships

The Keep Iowa Beautiful Board of Directors has announced the 2019 annual award winners for enhancing the beauty, cleanliness and attractiveness of the state of...

Posted on Apr 04, 2019
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Mar

Community Invited to an Open House for the new Bear River Cottages Pocket Neighborhood

Maquoketa, IA, March 18, 2019: If you are in the market for a new home, people are encouraged to attend an open house on Thursday,...

Posted on Mar 28, 2019
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Dec

Wellmark Foundation Releases Grant Wood Loop Video

(Maquoketa, IA) December 2018 – The Wellmark Foundation has released a seven-minute video promoting their partnerships with the Grant Wood Loop region. The region is...

Posted on Dec 27, 2018
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Dec

Dubuque, Maquoketa each receive more than $200,000 for Iowa Great Places projects

Projects in Dubuque and Maquoketa each have been awarded more than $200,000 from the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs. The projects were among five to receive...

Posted on Dec 21, 2018
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Dec

Maquoketa lands $3.8 million federal grant for major road project

MAQUOKETA, Iowa — A $3.8 million federal grant could help pay for the largest-ever municipal construction project in Maquoketa. The U.S. Department of Transportation recently awarded...

Posted on Dec 14, 2018
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Dec

Public input setting the course for Maquoketa comprehensive plan update

MAQUOKETA, Iowa — Those tasked with overseeing an update of Maquoketa’s comprehensive plan have started gathering public input. The comprehensive plan committee recently conducted a public...

Posted on Dec 03, 2018
Category: Maquoketa Comprehensive Plan

Dec

Pilot GDDC program to provide free child care for workforce training participants

The impending launch of an innovative child care program could provide a ray of hope as Dubuque-area employers and economic development leaders confront deepening workforce...

Posted on Dec 03, 2018
Category: child care, GDDC

There are countless ways to enjoy yourself as a visitor to Maquoketa. Besides the breathtaking beauty of Maquoketa's mysterious caves, unique land formations and winding waterways, Maquoketa boasts an abundance of area attractions sure to delight any tourist.

Photos throughout the JCEA Website are courtesy of David Namanny, Bellevue Herald Leader, The Bellevue Chamber of Commerce, The Maquoketa Chamber of Commerce, and Patti Hoffman, who represents Preston Growth and Development and The Preston Times.