Maquoketa Sentinel-Press

09/15/2026

Our Sept. 16th issue of The Maquoketa Sentinel Press is hot off the press! Much, much more inside and online!

09/15/2026

The newspapers have arrived!

09/15/2026

🚨 7th & 8th Grade Football Update 🚨

Tonight’s (9/15/2026) 7th and 8th grade football games have been postponed.

Parents, please check Thrillshare for updates regarding the rescheduled games and practice information.

Thank you for your understanding!

09/15/2026

Due to an equipment breakdown at the printer's, Maquoketa Sentinel-Press delivery will be delayed. Papers tentatively should around 3:30 p.m. today.

09/15/2026

Ashley Alden, 40, of Clarence, and formerly of Lost Nation, passed away Sunday, Sept. 12, 2026, at St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids, surrounded by her family after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Read more at maqnews.com

Ashley Alden

09/10/2026

Can you help us identify these two youngsters from National Night Out in Maquoketa Sept. 9? We'd like to include them in the newspaper.

09/10/2026

Note the homecoming parade is Wednesday, Sept. 16, at 5 pm

Here is the list of events for Homecoming 2026-2027 at MHS!
Every day is filled with opportunities for Class vs Class competitions and events for student involvement to earn points towards the MHS Class Spirit Stick at the end of the week! We are proud of the many students, staff members, and stakeholders that stepped up to provide a voice and help make a special week like this possible. Our students are very excited for the opportunity to lead these events and we look forward to seeing where they take them!

Go Cardinals!

09/10/2026

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09/09/2026

Small town Delmar hosted a big Labor Day event on Sunday. Learn more about how organizers put this together and how it impacts the town.

On Sunday, Norton Park was filled with car enthusiasts, craft vendors, food, and live music. Creighton Fox reports on how this holiday weekend event makes an impact for the people

09/09/2026

Maquoketa Community School District Cardinals were on the road Friday. Check out these highlights!

The Maquoketa Cardinals battled against the Northeast Rebels on Friday. Here is a recap and some highlights from the game.