Quarterly Economic Reports

Here are the most recent reports produced by Lightcast on the data and projected conditions of Jackson County's economy.

Q2 2024 - Economic Overview

Q1 2024 - Economic Overview

Maquoketa has been known as the “Timber City” since about 1870 because of the many trees that line the streets.

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.