Maquoketa Sentinel-Press

01/19/2026

Carl M. Koppes, 84, of rural Monmouth, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Read more at maqnews.com

Carl Koppes

01/13/2026

Due to unforeseen circumstances all activities and events have been canceled the rest of the week at the center.

01/07/2026

Arla Lubben celebrated her 90th birthday on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.
To help her celebrating the occasion, she would enjoy receiving birthday cards and wishes from family and friends.
Arla Lubben, 6989 50th Ave., Baldwin, IA 52207

Arla Lubben celebrated her 90th birthday on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.

12/25/2025

12/23/2025

🚨 Holiday Garbage Pickup Notice! 🚨

Heads up! Please note the following temporary changes to our garbage collection schedule for the holidays:

Residents with normal THURSDAY pick-up, have your carts curbside by 6:00am on SATURDAY December 27th and January 3rd.

Residents with regular FRIDAY pick-up, December 26th and January 2nd and pick-ups will not change.

12/12/2025

The DeWitt Observer releases recording of an unedited conversation between Clinton County Treasurer Dustin Johnson, DeWitt Observer Publisher Trevis Mayfield, and reporter Nancy Mayfield. The conversation happened when Johnson disputed the fairness of a column Mayfield published in the Dec. 10 issue of the newspaper.
To listen to the recording, go to https://www.dewittobserver.com/

12/12/2025

Thomas Lane, 61, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday evening, Dec. 9, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. Read more at maqnews.com.

Thomas Lane

12/09/2025

Hello Cardinals. Due to the expected weather that is headed our way all events for this eveing, Tuesday, December 9th have been cancelled. This includes all practices and after school events. There will be no High School boys basketball at Western Dubuqe. Our Middle School winter concert at Ohnward Fine Arts has also been cancelled for the eveing. Stay safe Cards.