David’s Somewhat Daily Maquoketa Blog

Hello everyone… Im finishing up my LAST MINUTE christmas shopping. Christmas is Here and came so fast it seems. 2008 is right around the corner. 2008 I hope will bring everyone a positive fresh start for the new year, I know I have new opportunities starting and [...]

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I was passing through Monticello, IA and noticed a cool small computer business downtown called CZ Top Computers… I popped in to meet the owner eager to talk technology with a fellow computer tech.
The owner is Cody Zumbach and he seems like a really nice guy and seems to be on top of it [...]

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Auditions will be held January 5 & 6, 2008 - 2:00pm
at the Maquoketa Public Library.

Scripts will be available at the Maquoketa Public library prior to auditions.

Cast includes 6 male, 2 [...]

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I noticed “Pickle Barell Subs” is looking like its nearing completion.
I snapped an evening photo of what looks like last minute contruction.
Cant wait for them to open.

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Last night I had a nice chat and Haircut from Maquoketa’s newest Barber, Brian West.
He opened the new “Barber Stop” inside Theisen’s Store in Maquoketa. His parlor is a round looking Barber Pole, a kiosk set up towards the front of Theisen’s.
Haircuts are $11. and many other babrer services too.
The round Barber Shop Pole [...]

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I was on my way home from a computer repair job and noticed these trees, icey and light shining through them. I whipped out my iphone and snapped a couple photos. Photos are not the best but here , enjoy.
UPDATE:
I added a bunch of Ice Tree photos on my Flickr.com gallery.
I [...]

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Barack Obama in Maquoketa.
Thursday, De4cember 13th
Ohnward Fine Arts Center.
Doors open at 7:15   Event begins 7:45

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I hear that Barack Obama will be speaking in Maquoketa again. I know it will be Thursday Night about 7:30 pm, December 13th, but do not now the location of the event yet.
Stay tuned, and i am sure word will get out soon.
I will be doing some Volunteering at the Obama Campaign [...]

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