Comments for David's Somewhat Daily Maquoketa Blog

Comment on Maquoketa recreation center to take YMCA name by Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 17:31:36 +0000

What is the cost for children without a membership?

Comment on WOC 1420 Interview of Dennis Voy by Michael Phillips

Michael Phillips — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 14:33:32 +0000

I would like to learn more about procedures for interviewing Mr. Voy and his radio station or whether he has ever had theatrical talent on his show or in his theater in Maquoketa. The book is for a selection of Iowa theater called, “How Iowa Dreams.”

Comment on PPP “A Christmas Story” by Critic

Critic — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 16:56:40 +0000

Long did an excelling job. He was better than the original Ralphie! He hade excellent facial expression!

Comment on Barack Obama Video by Morgan m behnke

Morgan m behnke — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 03:07:12 +0000

Very great man

Comment on PPP “A Christmas Story” by Curious

Curious — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 21:08:50 +0000

What did you think about Andrew’s performance?

Comment on Maquoketa Optimist Club by Tom

Tom — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 05:13:18 +0000

R you selling the discount books that were sold by another maquoketa ladys club for the last few years and have been discontinued by them?? I have purchased them every year, they are for discounts from merchants from around the area. [ food, oil changes ect]

Comment on Firefighter Tribute Video by Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 04:28:30 +0000

Shouldn’t it be called a “Wall of Flame”?

Comment on Downtown Fire Videos, Photos & Audio by Rhonda frm Ky.

Rhonda frm Ky. — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 03:47:38 +0000

My prayers go out to the fireman, business owners, and people of Maquoketa. I have been away for 4 years and spent alot of time in downtown. The business’s will surely be missed. Again my thoughts and prayers are with everyone in Maquoketa.

Comment on Downtown Fire Videos, Photos & Audio by Sarah

Sarah — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 10:56:21 +0000

I haven’t lived in Maquoketa for many years, and wasn’t even born there, but my family dates there from the 1870s and I grew up there. I’ve been reading every story that comes through my Google Maquoketa news alert, and there have been many. More than once this weekend I’ve been in tears — sadness to see those old buildings, which my great grandparents saw go up, which have so many memories, so many stories. But also tears of pride at how people came together — not only from town but from so far to help. Thank God there were no injuries or worse, other than to those dear buildings and the businesses they currently had sheltered.. people may say they’re just buildings, but they are so much a part of all of us.

Comment on Downtown Fire Videos, Photos & Audio by Jeanne (Derganz) Sayer

Jeanne (Derganz) Sayer — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 01:38:12 +0000

I grew up in Maquoketa and my mother still lives on the farm where I grew up. One of the buildings housed the Penney’s where my mother worked for awhile. This will certainly change the face of the heart of Main Street. Dr Risser was our family doctor and actually came to our farm when my sister and I got strep throat real bad. I think he also delivered my brother and youngest sister. My favorite memories of that part of Main Street was when we had “Ridulous Days” and every store had great sales and their wares in front of the store. It was a festive, fun time.
This will be a memorable way for the Fire Dept to move into their new building & see their value to the community.