Dennis' Daily Report

6-INCHES OF SNOW FELL SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT....TOTAL SNOWFALL FOR JANUARY, 16 INCHES. TODAY, SUNNY AND A HIGH OF 29.

Friday night, Maquoketa boys and girls Varsity teams both lost.
Saturday night the Cardinal boys defeated Preston and Coach Flemming won his 499th game.

Saturday, Maquoketa was in a Wrestling event at Durant..and defeated 5 of 5 teams.

Lois Westphal, age 89, of Maquoketa, died last week. Survived by a sister, Viola Gilmore of Maquoketa.

Kurt Warner, the Rams MVP quarterback, played on Goodenow Field in Maquoketa for the Fresh-Soph Cedar Rapids Regis team in September of 1986. Maquoketa had a good team, but thanks to a 2nd half TD pass by Warner....Maquoketa lost the game. Jack Marlowe has a story about him in Saturday's Maquoketa paper. Jack is retired, but is called upon for special stories.

A limb fell on a transformer or power line at 9 this morning over at Cardinal School and lots of Maquoketa was without electricity most of the morning.

Maquoketa City Council and School Board both meeting today.

Maquoketa Firemen had their annual dinner Saturday night and a gold watch was presented to Jerry Weis, for 25 years of service. Earlier, before his death, Leo Clasen was also presented a 25 year gold watch.

Claude Barker, age 81, died yesterday. He is survived by his wife Treesa and twin sons, Alvin and Allen.

Jim Wendel, age 74, of Maquoketa, died this morning. His wife found him on the couch, when she checked to see why the wood stove wasn't putting out heat. He always took care of it. Services pending at Carsons. I liked Jim...nice guy.

Busy week for me...tomorrow night, Doc Koob and I broadcast the Double Dual Wrestling meet here in Maquoketa and Wednesday and Thursday, daytime.... 'til 8 each night, the KMAQ Farm & Home Show at the fairgrounds. New this year, a Thursday night Auction to benefit the Jackson County Crimestoppers REWARD FUND. We'll sell new merchandise dontated by business places...and also have the PIE IN THE FACE auction.

Hope you have a good week.

Sorry we were down a few days. Missed me, did you?

DENNIS VOY
 

We experienced a small problem that resulted in 3-4 days of
downtime but as you can see were back up.

Thanks for hanging in there, on with the Daily Reports.

David Voy
KMAQ WebMaster  

Nice day today, sunny and high in 20's.

Bad fire around midnight last night at 320 N. Main Street, in a 3-apartment home owned by Dennis Storlie. A Maquoketa Police Officer, Mark Manders, was treated and released at the hospital from minor injuries he received when helping some residents out of the burning house. Fire Chief Mark Beck said the house received extensive smoke and water damage and it not liveable. Cause of the fire appears to not be suspicious. Firemen were at the scene 3 hours and 2 hours cleaning up.

A teenage male, wearing a ski mask walked into the Country Store in Preston around 9 last night ..holding a crowbar, and he damanded money from the clerk. No money was obtained and he fled out the door.

Jackson County Sheriff Russ Kettman is planning to run for re-election this year and will have oposition from a Bellevue Police Officer.
More later.

Barb Miller of the Maquoketa State Bank will be the new President of the Maquoketa Chamber of Commerce. Annual meeting was yesterday. I'll have more on the meeting tomorrow.

Harris Penrose, age 98, longtime Maquoketa businessman and cattleman died yesterday at the local hospital. I'll have more about him tomorrow also.

Have to run.

DENNIS VOY  

Mostly cloudy and high of 24 today.

Last night, at the Jackson County Democratic Caucaus sites, Bradley was our winner, garnering just over 50 percent of the votes. The Vice President just under 50 percent. Bush was the Jackson County Republican winner as he was everywhere else, with Forbes placing 2nd. The 2nd Ward of Maquoketa met in the small Court Room to the back of the Courthouse. I didn't know it was there. It had only a few chairs, so we had to find extra ones. We had 20 at our meeting site.
Vera Randall was the Temporary Chairperson until she was elected Permanent Chair. At our meeting were these good Democrat residents of Maquoketa: Vera Randall, Rick and Pat Decker, Konrad Murphy, Dana Widel,
Dick Roach, son Seth Roach, a MCHS Senior, Virginia Powelka, Jean Holtz,Willis Bramer, and other people I did't know, including some newcomers to Maquoketa. Of our 20, 8 were for Bradley and the other for Gore. Our meeting lasted nearly an hour, but with enough chairs at the start and better preparation, it could have been over in a half hour. Oh yes, we approved one resolution to forward to the County Convention next month at the Maquoketa Community Center. It calls for a Term Limit for U.S.Senators of 3 six year terms in office. Not a bad idea, but I think 4 would maybe be better. Also, at our meeting, delegates were elected to attend the County Convention and one other meeting. Also,we were to find two that would service on the Democratic Central Committee for Jackson County. I volunteered, as did Randall. I have never served on that Committee before. Vera passed around an envelope for anyone that wished to donate to the Jackson
County Democratic treasury. I saw no one put money it it, but I really wasn't watching closely. I'm not sure how valuable the Iowa Caucus system is NATIONALLY.....but it is good for Iowa.
Lots of money is spent in the Hawkeye State leading up to last nights finals and Iowa does get plenty of media coverage and publicity. THERE, thought you might like to know what it was like to be a participant last night in Act 1 of a 2000 play that results in one person making a hugh curtain call on election eve next November. If I were to bet with someone now, 10 months prior to the election, I would bet on Gore. I think he is the front runner now, ahead of Bush.

I went with a busload of people to the President Casino today. Ready for a SHOCKER.....I lost. We had fun though and had a good lunch buffet.

Short notes...the Christmas decorations are still up in downtown Maquoketa....
they are adding on to Dr. Rask's office...the new Sabula Lottery Winner purchased a new truck to park along side the new Caddie....Sacred Heart Catholic Church is remodeling....Audrey Heim was 80 today...and there was a bad fire in Preston today, house fire, and no one injured.

TILL TOMORROW THEN...

DENNIS VOY  

Sunny and cold this monring and cloudy and cold this afternoon.

New un-employment rates announced. Jackson County for December, was 3.7 percent, a slight increase from 3.6 in November but lower than 4.2 percent in December 1998.

A fire this morning at the Vern Lange residence. A truck, owned by Erin Lange, was on fire. The truck was not running and no one was around when it caught fire. Fire Chief Mark Beck said it doesn't appear to be a suspicious fire and the truck was a total loss. There was also $1,000 damage to the Lange house, scorched by the fire.

Clifford "Rodger" Schmalfeldt, age 57, of Dubuque and formerly of Maquoketa, died Saturday at his home. He is survived by 1 daughter, Jody Schmidt of Maquoketa, 1 brother Harvey of Davenport, and 2 sisters, Carolyn Garien of DeWitt and Janice Hyde of Marshfield, Missouri.

Marion A. Fisher, age 91, died yesterday afternoon at the JCPHospital
in Maquoketa Arrangements pending at Carson & Son Funeral Home.

The Blood Drive last Friday at the High School here, excented its 75-pint goal with 77 productive pints. The Business Professionals of America organization sponsored it. This is a new group, that replaced the longtime FBLA. Warren Roberts and Sally Felten continue as sponsors.

Thanks again for the visit. Have you told anyone else lately (somone who once lived in Maquoketa) about this Daily Report?

DENNIS VOY  

Sunny and 20.

Today, sports only.

Maquoketa, again this year, won the Big Bend Conference Wrestling Tournanent at DeWitt. Dyersville Beckman finished 2nd, 8 points behind. Maquoketa only had one Champion, Cole Pape, at 140#.

The boys and girls basketball teams played at Delhi last night...and bad news...both lost. The girls lost to Maquoketa Valley 64 to 37 and the boys lost 52 sto 41.

Iowa broke a 4-game loosing streak and beat Michigan at Iowa City last night....Iowa State had their winning streak stopped at 13 as they lost in 2 overtimes to Oklahoma and Robie Sieverding of Belllevue led Northern Iowa to another victory last night with 25 points.

GO RAMS!

I'll be making some big money Tuesday when I take a KMAQ busload to the President Casino in Davenport. Of course I gamble on those trips. Of course I always win....like taking candy from a baby.

Have a good week.

DENNIS VOY  

1 inch of snow overnight...today, cloudy and in 20's.

Bill Bradley was in Maquoketa this morning at the Middle School and for noon lunch (the bus parked across from KMAQ) everyone went to the Decker Hotel Restaurant. I was too busy with Saturday morning duties here at the station.....so I did not see him. Three more days, and
the candidates will be gone..gone...gone.

The DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) Maquoketa Chapter
recently awarded their 1999 Good Citizen Awards to area teenagers,
including one Maquoketa High School Student, Nick Schauf, son of Dean and Arlene Schauf of Maquoketa.

The Maquoketa Cub Scout PINEWOOD DERBY was held recently. Taking 1st place in car speed, Michael Bartels, son of Walter and Bobbi Bartels and taking 1st place in design, Trevyn Michels, son of Chris Browne and Tammy Michels.

Boys basketball here last night, the Cardinals lost to DeWitt 45 to 44. Flemming did not get his 499th win. The Sophomores also lost.

Girls basketball...at DeWitt...Maquoketa lost 50 to 24. And the Sophomores also lost.

For the night, DeWitt winning 4 of 4.

HAVE A GOOD SUNDAY!

DENNIS VOY

 

Sunny and cold today..high 11.

A well-know man from Maquoketa had a heart-attack yesterday and died at the local hospital. He is Paul Waite, age 63.
Services will be Monday afternoon at 1:30 at the First Lutheran Church. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn, 2 daughters, Angela Kuehl of New Liberty and Christina Waite of Iowa City and 1 son, Richard of Libertyville. Also 1 brother, Don in Sebring, Florida and 2 sisters, Fern (Mrs. Norm) Hinke of Maquoketa and another sister in Freeport, Illinois. He was the assistant Jackson County Engineer for many years, retiring in February of 1995. He and his wife walked 5 miles a day.

Maquoket boys HOST DeWitt tonight and the girls play AT DeWitt.

The BIG BEND WRESTLING TOURNAMENT is tomorrow at DeWitt. Maquoketa won it last year.r

Bellevue residents are happy that a couple from Nebraska purchased the downtown Hotel, on the corner in Bellevue. It will open in early February.

Have a good weekend.

DENNIS VOY

 

NEARLY 5 INCHES OF SNOW ON GROUND THIS MORNING....WITH 0 DEGREES AND A HIGH TODAY OF ONLY 9. POSSIBLY 15 BELOW TONIGHT.


A Bellevue man, Bud Haxmeier, age 69, was killed in that head-on accident near Andrew yesterday afternoon during the snowstorm. He was killed instantly. Other driver, from Colorado, just minor injuries.
Haxmeier was on his way home from working part-time at Maquoketa Lumber Company.

Pastor Brad Miller of Maquoketa (he is Pastor of Lutheran Church in Camanche and his wife Pam Schroeder, is Asst. Pastor of First Lutheran Church in Maquoketa) yesterday around 1 P.M. was on his way home from Rotary Club meeting at Flapjack Restaurant and at corner of East Platt and Vermont, during snowstorm, he attempted to brake and his Van went toward the Curb and hit a guy wire to a utililty pole and that wire caused the Van to flip on its side. Miller, alone in vehicle, was taken to JCPHospital for minor injuries.

Maquoketa Boys HOST DeWitt tomorrow night. Coach Flemming has 498 wins...two short of the 500 mark.

And that will have to do for today.

DENNIS VOY  

It is wintertime in Maquoketa. 3-inches of snow today and a little more tonight..with a low tonight of 0 to 5 above. Cold tomorrow too. Most schools left out early today and many events for tonight have been cancelled.

A highway fatality at mid-afternoon today, on the Iron Bridge Road near Andrew. No details until tomorrow.

Work is schedule to start Friday, tearing down the buildings on South Olive across the Street to the West of the City Hall. A new Seniors Complex will be put up and opened this fall.

Galen and Donna Bartels of Maquoketa are grandparents of a girl born Monday at Naperville,Illinois, to their daughter Linda and son-in-law.

Bernie Paul's mother, age 90, died this week in Blue Earth, Minnesota. Bob Thomas' mother, age 89, died last week at Appleton, Wisconsin.

Leo Clasen, age 58, died yesterday at his home. He is survived by 2 sons, Tom and Marty Clasen of Maquoketa, 2 granddaughters and 2 sisters. He was a Maquoketa Volunteer Fireman for 25 years.

The Maquoketa Girls basketball team won their game last night.

Well, I'm going outside, sweep off my car, get into the slightly cool car and head home, slipping a little as I go.....enjoying the great winter weather of Iowa. Maybe do a little shoveling also. Can't beat it.....living in the Hawkeye State in January.

Have a good night.

DENNIS VOY
 

Springlike day in Maquoketa...sunny and high of 39. But, 2 to 4 inches of snow in the forecast for tomorrow.

Again.. not much news. No births or deathes.

City Council meeting last night was routine and short.
Lots of appointments made to city Boards. One controversial. Don Small has been a member of the Maquoketa Municipal Electric Light and Power Board for a long time and his term has expired. He asked to be appointed for another 6 year term, but the Mayor has so far refused to do it, despite being backed by fellow Board member Sharon Rettig and three Maquoketa Councilmen. Mayor Rosenberg said he will make the appointment at the next Council meeting...and my guess is, it will be Small, unless Small should pull his name from consideration. I'll keep you posted.

Remember which building was used for the Pamida Store when it came to town a long time ago? It was first known as GIBSON'S. The building on the corner, one block East of Main on Platt, across from Tandem Tire, which for many years was Harris Penrose Company. That corner building has been used the last couple years for a car wash and wax place. The building is old and not in very good shape and not very pretty. Well, the word is....it has been sold...will be torn down and a new office building will be buildt in its place. More later.
That would be a definite improvement to downtown Maquoketa.

Maquoketa Cardinal girls basketball team will host Cascade tonight.
Will have the outcome for you tomorrow.

DENNIS VOY  

A wintery day in Maquoketa....a little snow this morning and cloudy and breezy this afternoon.

Margaret Ehl, age 74, died yesterday afternoon at the local hospital.
She is survived by her husband, Al. Also, two daughters ....Nancy in Boone and Carol in Webster City.

Nothing more.

DENNIS VOY  

A wintery day in Maquoketa....a little snow this morning and cloudy and breezy this afternoon.

Margaret Ehl, age 74, died yesterday afternoon at the local hospital.
She is survived by her husband, Al. Also, two daughters ....Nancy in Boone and Carol in Webster City.

Nothing more.

DENNIS VOY  

Nice today...high mid 40's...but..it will go down hill next week.

Not much to report.

Thursday night, The Maquoketa Cardinal wrestlers in a double-dual
meet soundly defeated Anamosa and Benton Community. They are hosting a 5-team meet here in Maquoketa today.

The Maquoketa boys and girls teams both beat Monticello last night.
Here in town, the Cardinal boys won 61 to 42. And at Monti, the girls defeated Monticello 44 to 38.

DeWitt is getting another new Industry.....Brazeway...a company founded in 1946 and an innovator in the refrigeration industry.
It is going into a SPEC building that is now under construction and will get in operation by May with 40 people to start.

Frank Manning, age 74, died yesterday at Crestridge Nursing Home.
Survivors include his wife Gloria..daughter Theresa Ehlers in
Maquoketa and a son Bobby here in town.

Have a good week.

DENNIS VOY  

Sunny, real windy and a high of 28 today.

The fund to move the old Salvation Army Citadel, just South of the Post Office, to Horseshoe Pond Park, is nearing $7,000. Alvin and Vera Barten are spearheading the fund-raising drive. It will take abut $10,000 to move it and then extra money for a basement, rest rooms, etc. The plan is to use it for a "Welcome" center at the South entrance to Maquoketa off of 4-lane highway 61. The Boy Scouts are interested in being envolved and would use the meeting room for their meetings. The building has historical meaning because it was the first and oldest Citadel WEST of the Mississippi River. Make your check out to City of Maquoketa and send it to City Hall, Maquoketa, Iowa. Mark on it that it is for Citadel Fund.

Services are pending at the Haylock, O'Hara and Lahey Funeral Home for Glen Dutton of Maquoketa, and formerly of Bellevue. He died this morning in Weslaco, Texas. Among survivers is his wife, Doris.

Not much else to report today.

DENNIS VOY  

Partly cloudy and in the mid 30's....and predictions of a high around 60 by Sunday. Charles Mitchell, who moved to Maquoketa (with wife, the former Bonnie Wells..and daughter) from San Diego, still thinks its too cold here. Wait till we get down to 10 or more below General...that's when it is fun to be an Iowan in the winter.

Lots of excitement around here...

Saturday night's Lottery Jackpot won by a Sabula resident, Larry Hasken, age 59....31.8 million. Today, the family went to Des Moines to get their checks. I've heard the money will be split 5 ways...Larry, his wife, and 3 children....so..if I have this straight, they will each come home with a check of over 3-million, after taxes. Mrs. Hasken was originally from Bellevue and graduated from Bellevue Marquette.
Larry's car had over 200-thousand miles on it. Monday, he called Duane Hansen at Brad Deery Motors about a new car. Duane, a salesman there, and Larry are both model railroad buffs and new each other from going to railroad events. Yesterday, Hasken picked up his new 2000 Caddie, a $42,000 car. And the car dealership had the showroom decorated and free cake...and we did a radio ramote from there. The family went to Des Moines today with a limo from a limo service in Preston. There are two married sons, under and over 30, with 6 grandkids and an unmarried daughter that works in Illinois.

Went to Rotary Club meeting at noon and won $5 in the weekly lottery, to raise money for scholarships. Charles Mitchell won the other $5.
We have a new Treasurer for Rotary.....Asher Schroeder. Takes over for Mike Wold, who has been transferred in his job. Will hate to see Mike leave the Club....he's been a good member.

Maquoketa School District is getting video cameras to monitor students. The School Board gave approval this week, with final vote to be taken at January 3lst meeting. Middle school will get the first eight this year, at a cost of about $1,500 with installation done by school personnel. Later, probably not until next year, Briggs and Cardinal may each get 4 cameras and the High School, 6 to 8. No cameras in rest rooms or shower rooms and the tapes would be used for disciplinary actions and viewed only by Administrators or Police, as needed.

The JACKSON COUNTY COMPENSATION BOARD, met last night and will be recommending approximately 5% increased salaries for County Elected Officials.

In basketball last night, the Cardinal boys won there home game over Dyersville, 58 to 55 to break a 3-game loosing streak.

And so much for another day.

DENNIS VOY  

Sunny and 45 for a high today. A little rain early this morning.

A Sabula man, 59-year-old, Larry Haskin, won Iowa's Largest Lottery jackpotSaturday night, nearly 32-million dollars. He bought the winning ticket at Ackerman's Pharmacy in Sabula Thursday. He has worked for the railroad for 30 years and his hobby is model railroading. He will take the option of all the money at once and then after taxes will have around 16-million. He and wife have 3 grown children, one who worked with him at the railroad. He and his wife plan to share the winnings with the children and his car, with over 200 thousand miles, will be retired in favor of a new Caddie.
They will continue to live in Sabula. We interviewed him for KMAQ news and he a nice guy. He didn't to back to work this morning and will go to Des Moines in a day or two to pick up his check. About 10 years ago, a Maquoketa couple won 19-million and another Maquoketa won around 3 million.

A Moline couple, Dr. and Mrs. James Kopel, today at a new conference at Maquoketa City Hall, announced that they are giving $l20,000 to the Maquoketa Fine Arts Building (a large 700 seat auditorium). He is a former college professor and the couple like Maquoketa and think it is a good project. He worked with Gary Drew of Maquoketa. The total raised now exceeds $200,000. Work started on the building footings last fall, across the street from the fairgrounds on East Platts. A local group is spearheading the drive, headed by Gary Drew. Also on his Board are: Dean Schmidt , Darwin Polk, Jim Babeshoff, Dave Hovey, Curt Gruver, and Randy Koskovich.
They need over a half-million to building the building and hope for about an equal amount or more for the FOUNDATION that will provide the funds to run and maintain it forever.

Maquoketa like other parts of the Country, has been hit by the FLU>

The Maquoketa wrestlers DID have a wrestling meet Saturday at Sycamore, Illinois....with 17 teams participating. Maquoketa as a team placed 7th. Travis Saunders at 130 pounds, got a 2nd and Derek Fuglsang, at 112 pounds, a 3rd.

The first baby of the New Year was born Saturday afternoon, January 8th, at the local hospital..to Darren and Sheri Bierman of Welton.

No deaths to report.

And so much for a Monday. Thanks for checking in.

DENNIS VOY  

Our Y2K date bug has been fixed.

David Voy
Webmaster  

Little fog and damp in Maquoketa today...temperatures in the 30's.

The Maquoketa fire department called out at 10:19 this morning to the Ed Dunn residence at Fulton, Iowa. When firmen arrived, they found no fire, just smoke....apparently coming from an electrical problem.
Firemen were at the scene for just a short time.

Basketball....

the Maquoketa girls won their 2nd game of the year Friday night, defeating Anamosa 52 to 42. But, last night, they lost a non-conference game to North Scott, 54 to 32. Both games at home.

the Maquoketa boys had two road games. Friday night, they lost to
Anamosa 54 to 42 and last night they lost to Western Dubuque, 59 to 51.

The wrestlers had no weekend matches.

Iowa lost yesterday....the HAWKEYES ...like in football...will probably find this to be a long season. Former Hawk Coach Lute Olson won his 600th game yesterday.

No births or deaths.

Slow on the newsfront.

Have a good week.

DENNIS VOY  

Nice sunny day, with high of 25.

The Maquoketa Cardinal wrestlers defeated Dyersville Beckman
last night, here, and are now 3 and 0 in dual meets.

MMEU, CITY ELECTRIC, yesterday, officially purchased a new Caterpillar Diesel Generator, for $595,457. The 3rd Caterpillar for the local plant. It will be in-service by mid-June and replaces on nearly 60 years old. Interesting note.....one of the bids came from the new Industry coming to Maquoketa, Generac. Their bid was submitted through Alliant Energy (formerly Iowa Electric) and was the most expensive bid at $749,000.

Mark Beck has been re-elected Maquoketa Fire Chief...the election last night at their weekly Thursday night meeting was unanimous. Beck will name the rest of the officers within the next week.

Tyler Jon Frost, infant son of Kendall and Julie Frost died Wednesday, January 5th, at the University Hospital in Iowa City. He was born January 5th.

Have a nice weekend.

DENNIS VOY  

Lots of sunshine today....and we are in the 30's.....some of the snow is melting.

Maquoketa Girls lost to Dyersville Beckman Tuesday night, 42-37.
They are trying their best for victory number 2.

Maquoketa Cardinal wrestlers lost Tuesday night to Pleasant Valley, 37 to 21. Pleasant Valley had 6 pins. Cardinals wrestle at home tonight, hosting Dyersville Beckman. Dr. Paul Koob will broadcast the matches.

MMEU...the Maquoketa Municipal Electric Utility BOARD met this week and decided to buy a new generator, to replace one that is over 50 years old.

The 13th Annual Maquoketa Christmas Star program this year gave more to the needy than last year. Presents were delivered to 394 children in 178 families and 190 Senior Citizens, in 15 Jackson County Communities. The program is coordinated through Maquoketa Community Services, an organization started many years ago when the local Salvation Army Chapter closed.

Chris and Jennifer Hunter are pareants of a girl born December 22nd in Davenport. Grandparents are Steve and Luann Beck of Maquoketa.

Peter and Kelly Kruse Nelles are parents of a girl born Tuesday at Madison, Wisconsin. Grandparents are Judy Tonderum of Maquoketa and Chuck Kruse of Maquoketa and Jake and Marianne Nelles of Maquoketa.

The Bob Stockhams are heading for Brownsville, Texas this week in their Motor Home and will stay down in the warmer climate for a few weeks.

Mark Willey of Maquoketa talks about the unsolved Hulda Fisher Murder (Maquoketa murder) in his latest Web newspaper. Most of you have the WEB address.

Its WALL TO WALL SALE TIME again at Bill Molers.

Speaking of Bill Moler (retired, past owner of Bill Moler's clothng store) .... he didn't do too well with Bowl Games this year, in a little wagering (just for fun of course).....lots of his friends think its pretty funny.

Don't forget to sign the KMAQ GUEST book whenever something happens in your life that friends might like to know about.

The KMAQ ANNUAL FARM & HOME SHOW is just around the corner...Wednesday and Thursday, February 2nd and 3rd.

And..KMAQ'S RADIO BINGO starts soon and people are waiting.

Speaking of Bingo, Tom Callahan this morning told me that on New Year's Day...over 700 played Bingo at the fairgrounds in Maquoketa in the afternoon and evening sessions. Best ever on a Holiday.

When was the last time you played Bingo?

DENNIS VOY







 

NO REPORT TODAY, SORRY.  

Just under 5-inches of new snow on the ground this monring.

Going to be really cold tonight.

News today consisted mainly of weather-related accidents from the winter storm...non serious.

High school sports begins tonight following the Holiday break.

Sorry for the short report.

DENNIS VOY

 

It is snowin' at Maquoketa...a couple inches this afternoon and maybe a couple more comin'.

The Jackson County Public Hospital has been recognized as one of the top small hospitals in its region by a National Study. JCPH was recognized by the HCIA and the Heath Network as one of the top 100 hospitals. The recognition is for clinical excellence and efficient delivery of care. The list was published in the Modern Health Care Magazine, a leading Health Care Industry publication. JCPH was one of 3 hospitals listed in the 25-99 bed category in the Region. The area includes Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakato. Hospital Adminstrator Curt Coleman said JCPH was surprised to be included in the list, because no one was aware JCPH was being considered for the award.

Claire Morehead at 815 S. 2nd Street, reported to Maquoketa Police that someone took cash and coins from his home the night of December 30th...about $2,800 is misssing.

Andrea and Josh Dostal of Maquoketa are parents of a girl born Sunday at Mercy in Dubuque. Maternal grandparents are Beverly and Randy Gobin of Maquoketa and paternal grandparents are Kitty and Gary Oestern of Maquoketa and Dave Dostal of Maquoketa.

Lots of cancellations for events tonight are coming in here at KMAQ.

More on the snow storm tomorrow.

DENNIS VOY  

Sunny this morning...in 50's...now cooling down this afternoon.

Yup....I have a Y2K problem...as most of you noticed. Date of these New Year reports....not OO...not 2000...but year 100. Naturally..
what comes after 1999......99... then 100. My computer expert, son Dave, isn't sure what, (or if) anything can be done about it. Nothing too serious though...right?

No big news...as is the case generally on Sunday.

Robert "Bob" Earl Russell, age 64, of Guttenberg and formerly of Maquoketa, died Thursday at the Guttenberg hospital. Services and burial (in Sacred Heart Cemetery) in Maquoketa Monday. He is survived by his wife Jeanette, 4 daughters, including Barb Russell of Maquoketa....and 5 sons, none from Maquoketa.....and 2 brothers, including Darrell of Maquoketa.

HAVE A GOOD WEEK...GET THE NEW YEAR OF WORK OFF TO A GREAT START.

DENNIS VOY  

Nice day...high 44.

No Y2K problems in Maquoketa.

Fire at 4 this morning at RUMOR'S RESTAURANT at Leisure Lake, near Otter Creek, North of Maquoketa. Started in one of the dining rooms. Bernard Fire Department called and asked for assistance from other departments,
including Maquoketa. Mostly smoke damage.

Republican Presidential Candidate Dave Bauer is making an appearance in Maquoketa Monday afternoon at the Community Center.

Kids go back to school Monday.

A year ago, we got 20 inches of snow at the end of the New Year Holiday.

Went to the movie ON ANY GIVEN SUNDAY this afternoon....good show for football fans. Even though I own the theatre, I go to about 1 in 8 movies...not a comedy fan for one thing, so that eliminates many. I see more movies during the summer when the drive-in is open. Again this year, Tom and Pam Peckosh and Pat and Joan
Costello were my top movie goers..seeing almost every movie.

Nancy took down our tree today and I took the Santa and Reindeer out of the front yard....the Holidays are over.

Hope you had a great Holiday ...

So much for today.

DENNIS VOY