Prairie Creek

The Iowa Economic Development Authority approved a Community Attraction and Tourism, awarding  the City of Maquoketa and Jackson County a $400,000 dollars grant to improve the Prairie Creek Recreation Area Project.  The total cost is estimated to be $2 million dollars, and will include the improvements of a streambank restoration for fishing, viewing and camping; the construction of shelters, restrooms, trailheads and bridges; a trail connection from the recreation area to Maquoketa city limits; and an 18 hole championship caliber disc golf course.