Posted on Friday, March 21, 2008 by davidvoy
Husco International
A New Manufacturer Coming to Maquoketa, IA
Company’s Expansion will be the Source of Many High-Quality Jobs
MEDIA ALERT
The Jackson County Board of Supervisors, City of Maquoketa and Maquoketa Area Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the Iowa Department of Economic Development and the Greater Dubuque Development Corporation are [...]
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Posted on Sunday, December 9, 2007 by davidvoy
Precision Metal Works (PMW) in Maquoketa was recently qualified for funding through the Rural Vitality Fund, a part of the Renew Rural Iowa program of the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation.
Precision Metal Works of Maquoketa, which has been manufacturing parts washers and other products for almost 25 years and distributes their products mostly under private [...]
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Posted on Saturday, October 6, 2007 by davidvoy
Hello everyone,
I went to the “organizing for Change” rally that was held Sunday, Oct. 7. in the Maquoketa Middle School Gym to see and hear Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clintons campaign speach.
There seemed to be around 300 attending, and the gym was really really hot and uncomfortable.
But it was nice to [...]
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Posted on Thursday, October 4, 2007 by davidvoy
Hello everyone..
Dad just put up 7 or so new photos of Maquoketa area happenings with short descriptions. Take a look at them.
KMAQ LINK
Dennis’ Daily Report
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Posted on Tuesday, September 18, 2007 by davidvoy
The Maquoketa Area Community Foundation Board of Directors approved
$12,500 in grants to five area non-profit projects.
Some of the grants went to
The Maquoketa Parks & Recreation Commission,
$1,000 to assist in the clean-up and repair of Little Bear Park.
The Maquoketa Community Cupboard,
$2,000 to help continue providing food to more than 500 area families.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald - FULL [...]
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Posted on Friday, September 14, 2007 by davidvoy
Here is a video i put together from the Barack Obama event held
September 13, 2007 at First Ward Park in Maquoketa.
I didnt shoot complete footage, so this is a short 8 minute
video on his visit to Maquoketa.
If anyone has the complete video footage, email me
and i can assist in uploading it to [...]
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Posted on Thursday, September 13, 2007 by davidvoy
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama returns to campaign in the Dubuque area Thursday, Sept. 13, scheduling town hall meetings in Maquoketa, Anamosa and Dubuque.
In Maquoketa, the Obama forum takes place at 10 a.m. at First Ward Park, and in Anamosa, his appearance takes place at 1:45 p.m. at Lawrence Community Center.
FULL STORY
UPDATE:
I had a great [...]
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Posted on Wednesday, September 12, 2007 by davidvoy
The state is giving $4.8 million in grants to three Iowa tourism projects.
The Vision of Iowa Board approved the funding at its meeting in Decorah.
The board also gave $150,000 to the Maquoketa River Water Trail in Jones County.
Governor Chet Culver says the projects will encourage Iowans to “dream big” and spur economic growth.
FULL STORY
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Posted on Sunday, August 19, 2007 by davidvoy
I noticed construction is still going on at Maquoketa new Pickle Barrell Subs
downtown. I notices Boothes all set up, so it must be close to opening soon.
I will snap a few pics and share. Keep an eye out.
Dave
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