As of Thursday afternoon, 200 spots were still available for COVID-19 vaccinations at Pearson Hall at the Jackson County Fairgrounds.
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Bellevue native Ann Schroeder, one of the first women in the Midwest to referee high school and college basketball games, is calling it a career this spring.
The Bellevue City Council last week approved the purchase of seven new body cameras for the Bellevue Police Department, as well as seven new tasers, along with new software for its evidence keeping system.
Sheriff Russ Kettmann of Bellevue, who has served the people of Jackson for 25 years and has been in law enforcement for 32 total years, retired at the end of 2020.
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The public is invited to share opinions on the future of Bellevue by participating in a new survey, available at https://ecia.org/Bellevue_Plan/survey/. The deadline to respond is 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
As of Wednesday afternoon, 400 spots were still available for COVID-19 vaccinations at Pearson Hall at the Jackson County Fairgrounds.
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds said Wednesday Iowa’s low ranking among the states in delivering two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine is largely due to a reporting error.
Bellevue City Hall, which has been closed to the general public for nearly a year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, has re-opened as of Monday, March 1. The Bellevue Public Library will be open to the public as well.
Bellevue American Legion Post #273 will host its Spring Fish Fry on Friday, March 12 from 4 to 7 p.m.
The St. Donatus Catholic Church will be hosting a Drive-Thru Steak Fry on Saturday, March 6 from 4:30 to 8 p.m. in the Church Parish Center.
The Preston Lions Club will host its annual Sausage, Omelet and Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, March 7 from 7 a.m. to noon at the Parish Hall at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Preston.
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office warns the public about the resurgence of a phone scam involving people impersonating the Internal Revenue Service.
The JCRHC Board of Trustees last week voted to increase its tax asking by 1.5% in the new fiscal year, which begins July 1.
The Jackson County Conservation Board is seeking sealed bids on the construction of about 0.26 miles of recreation trail located in sections 13 in South Fork Township, Jackson County.
Jackson County was one of two new counties where a deer tested positive for chronic wasting disease.
Each year the Bellevue Masonic Lodge recognizes one teacher as the ‘Teacher of the Year’ in the Bellevue Community School District.
As of Wednesday (3/11/2020), regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Precautions, we are not allowing any visitors into the facility until further notice. We are following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC 24/7: Saving Lives, Protecting People Guidelines) Precautions. Activi…
What if someone paid you back just for being generous? It would be a win-win. The charitable causes you support would be healthier thanks to your donation, and you’d get money back in your pocket.
The Ski Bellevue Water Ski Show Team recently recieved a grant fron the Dubuque Racing Association (DRA). The money will be used for upgrading the trailer used with their main towboat.
The U.S. Senate last week in a 92-7 vote confirmed former Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack to run the U.S. Department of Agriculture for a second time.
Members of the Bellevue Arts Council will present ‘The Spring Thaw Art,’ a virtual art exhibit that was previously recorded by 10 members of the arts council. The piece was directed by Joannie Kilburg with Allen Ernst being the Master of Ceremonies. It will be broadcasting during the month…
Legislation that would allow grocers to opt out of the state’s bottle bill if there is a redemption center within 20 miles cleared a Senate subcommittee last week.
Matt Osterhaus from Osterhaus Pharmacy in Maquoketa speaks about a wide range of issues regarding the COVID-19 vaccine. Among the highlights are details about a clinic planned for Friday, March 5, open to qualified residents of Clinton and Jackson counties. The clinic at Pearson Hall at the …
Confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state were 364,318, up 492 from Monday, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported.
Confirmed COVID-19 cases increased since last Friday by 1,167 to 363,826, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported.
A COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic will be held at Pearson Hall in Maquoketa on Friday March 5th. Those doses will be administered at Pearson Hall at the Jackson County Fairgrounds (see below for more registration information). The second dose will be administered March 25, said Matt Osterhaus.Ap…
Gov. Kim Reynolds announced the launch of a new website — vaccinate.iowa.gov — that became active today and will help Iowans navigate the vaccine distribution system. The site will enable Iowans to plug in their location and find links to nearby vaccine providers, she said. It will not be a …
Confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state were 362,659, up 721 from Thursday, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported.
Confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state were 361,938, up 737 from Wednesday, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported.
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During extreme weather, it’s good when a community has its own capacity to generate electricity. During the most recent cold-snap in the middle of February, this was proven once again in Bellevue.
Jackson County voters will decide several tax-related issues during a special election next week.
Scholarship applications from the Community Foundation of Jackson County are now available to students at six local high schools: Maquoketa, Easton Valley, Bellevue, Marquette Catholic, Northeast and Midland. Students should apply at dbqfoundation.org/scholarshipinterface by March 1.
A simple car part can put hundreds of dollars in the pockets of thieves and cost vehicle owners a thousand or more to replace.
Confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state were 361,201, up 794 from Tuesday, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported.
During the 2021 February Resident Council Meeting at Mill Valley, the residents elected Milton Obermann as the Mill Valley Care Center Valentine King, and Betty Gonner as the Mill Valley Care Center Valentine Queen. The two were crowned as official Royaty last week. The following is a brief …
As of Wednesday (3/11/2020), regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Precautions, we are not allowing any visitors into the facility until further notice. We are following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC 24/7: Saving Lives, Protecting People Guidelines) Precautions. Activi…
Brandon and Shaye Coin of Bellevue, IA welcomed a son, Eliott Joe Coin on December 27, 2020 at MercyOne Hospital in Dubuque, IA. He was 7 lbs, 9 ozs. And was 20.5 inches long.
Caroline White of La Motte, IA, has been named to the Dean's List for the fall 2020 semester at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. White is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism.
Eliza Koos celebrated her first birthday on January 13, 2021. Eliza is the daughter of Jonathan and Andrea Koos of La Motte, IA and younger sister to Nora, age 4.
The University of Dubuque congratulates the following students on being named to the Fall Semester 2020 Academic Dean's List.
The Bellevue Municipal Power plant suffered two serious mishaps, which cut power to the town. They both happened during the Christmas holiday.
A Maquoketa woman faces multiple charges after allegedly using church money for personal gain.
Members of the Bellevue Arts Council will present ‘The Spring Thaw Art,’ a virtual art exhibit that was previously recorded by 10 members of the arts council. The piece was directed by Joannie Kilburg with Allen Ernst being the Master of Ceremonies. It will be broadcasting during the month…
The Jackson/Clinton County Dairy Board is looking for youth to run for dairy royalty. Age requirements for the positions are: Dairy Princess, girls age 16-21; Dairy Ambassador, boys age 16-21; Little Miss Dairy Maid, girls age 5-8; Little Sir Dairyman, boys age 5-8.
The Preston Lions Club will host its annual Sausage, Omelet and Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, March 7 from 7 a.m. to noon at the Parish Hall at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Preston.
Confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state were 360,407, up 823 from Monday, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported.
WASHINGTON — White House officials said Monday that thawing temperatures and a weekend of around-the-clock work has begun to clear a backlog of 6 million COVID-19 vaccines that were delayed due to last week’s devastating winter storms.
Confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state were 331,746, up 544 from Thursday, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported.
Confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state were 331,202, up 695 from Wednesday, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported.
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Roughly a month after she began serving in the United States Congress, Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa) stopped in Bellevue to tour and learn about the many new offerings at the former button factory building located on the Mississippi River.
The annual political battle over public school funding is unusually heated this year in Iowa, not only because of the pandemic, but as a result of Governor Kim Reynolds’ recent proposal to expand public support for private and religious schools.
Jackson County Regional Health Center will celebrate the opening of its new facility on March 4 with a virtual open house and tour at 4 p.m.
Confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state were 330,507, up 598 from Tuesday, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported.
Gov. Kim Reynolds said Wednesday she has abandoned plans to hire a contractor to set up a statewide vaccine registration and scheduling process for Iowa.
As of Wednesday (3/11/2020), regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Precautions, we are not allowing any visitors into the facility until further notice. We are following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC 24/7: Saving Lives, Protecting People Guidelines) Precautions. Activi…
Rural Jackson County residents now have another location to dispose of their recycling.
The Bellevue Herald-Leader picked up another state award in the Best Feature Pages category at last Thursday’s Iowa Newspaper Association 2021 Better Newspaper Awards Banquet Ceremony.
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Jackson County office will be offering Private Pesticide Applicator Continuing Instruction Courses, led by Extension Field Agronomists.
With the winter wonderland so beautifully covered in snow, we are inviting our younger friends out to the Hurstville Interpretive Center on Thursday, February 18 starting at 9 a.m. to take a closer look at the snow itself.
A new restaurant and future development projects in the Island City are spurring the City of Sabula to create a plan city leaders hope will help the community to thrive.
Dennis and Kathy (Miller) Appelhans of Monmouth will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Feb. 20, 2021.
Michael and Kaitlin Till of Maquoketa are the parents of a daughter, Libby Gwendolin, born Jan. 22, 2021, at MercyOne Hospital in Dubuque.
MILL VALLEY CARE CENTER residents and staff in Bellevue received their second dose of the Covid-19 vaccination last week. According to April Minear, Registered Nurse at Mill Valley, 70 percent of MVCC staff are now vaccinated with second covid vaccine as well as 100 percent of residents and …
Confirmed COVID-19 cases increased since last Friday by 1,464 to 329,457, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported.
Confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state were 327,993, up 738 from Thursday, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported.
Iowa lawmakers are looking toward new ways of distributing the COVID-19 vaccine as U.S. experts promise an increase in the vaccine supply is around the corner.
On Tuesday, Feb. 16, Iowa Workforce Development will begin paying benefit extensions under the Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) program. Claimants should begin receiving deposits within five to seven business days.
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