Confirmed COVID-19 cases increased by 747 from Thursday to 33,759, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported. It was the largest daily increase since 757 new cases were reported on May 2.
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Monday was the first day Iowa voters could request an absentee ballot for the Nov. 3 general election.
The number of newly filed claims for unemployment rose in Iowa last week as businesses around the state adjusted to a recent increase in COVID-19 infections.
Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Tuesday that $50 million in federal CARES Act money will be used to help pay for mental health services in Iowa.
State tax revenues have declined more than $577 million since Gov. Kim Reynolds issued the first orders for business closures due to COVID-19, according to the Legislature’s non-partisan fiscal experts.
Seven more Iowans died of COVID-19, the state said Thursday, with total number of deaths at 739 people as of 10 a.m.
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A public hearing to discuss a possible new housing subdivision for Bellevue has been set for Monday, July 20 at 6:30 p.m.
The City of Bellevue and the Rural Transit Authority (RTA) will resume RTA services starting Monday, July 13.
PICKIN’ AT ANNIE’S ACRES: Trent Starr, age 5; and Logan Starr, age 3; sons of Jeremy and Emily Starr of Clinton, picked strawberries at Annie’s Acres near Bellevue recently. Outfitted appropriately with masks, the brothers still found a way to share some of the sweet berries. The youngsters …
The Bellevue Community Cupboards, located at the corner of State and Second Streets, at First Presbyterian Church (305 Market Street) and at South Third Street between Vine and Rose Streets; are sporting some new produce baskets this summer.
Jackson County families face new and continuing challenges because of COVID-19. Food insecurity, unemployment and other stresses mean there are many opportunities to help families through this difficult time. That’s why the Community Foundation of Jackson County and its Campaign for Grade-Le…
Seven more Iowans died of COVID-19, the state said Wednesday, with total number of deaths at 732 people as of 10 a.m.
With public demand for COVID-19 diagnostic testing increasing significantly, it is important that patients and community members understand where to seek testing, depending on whether one is experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or not.
Jess Olson routinely commutes to her shifts as an operating room nurse at a New York City hospital, changing subway lines at the Times Square station, where tens of millions of people pass through each year.
Financial assistance is available to help small business and agricultural producers in Jackson, Clinton, and Dubuque counties obtain an energy audit.
Marquette Catholic Schools is hosting its 2020 Golf Outing fundraiser on Saturday, July 11 at the Bellevue Golf Club. Tee times start at 11 a.m. It will be a four-person best shot affair, with nine holes played.
The Community Foundation of Jackson County announced the recipients of the 2020 spring grant-making cycle on June 23 at Prairie Creek Pavilion in Maquoketa.
Doris (Till) and Ray Theisen of Bellevue celebrated 70 years of marriage on June 27, 2020.
Please help the family of Elizabeth “Elsie” Moellers celebrate her 90th birthday on July 24, 2020 with a card shower.
Young Alex Ernst of Bellevue, son of Allen and Brenda Ernst and a 2017 graduate of Bellevue High School, has been named to the Spring 2020 Dean’s List at Drake University. This academic honor is achieved by earning a 3.5 to 4.0 grade-point average. Ernst is double-majoring in international b…
Nora and Gabriel Harman, twins of Ben and Shelby Harman of West Des Moines IA. celebrated their first birthdays on May 6, 2020.
Thea Nachtman, daughter of Cody and Allison Nachtman of Bellevue, IA celebrated her first birthday on June 24, 2020.
Bellevue Knights of Columbus Council #1354 recently presented $500 college scholarships to seniors from both Bellevue and Marquette High Schools. Seniors receiving the scholarship were Kelsey Gerlach of Marquette (left) and Madison Weber of Bellevue (right). Holding the giant ceremonial chec…
Due to the high volume of cans and bottles that the City of Bellevue has been receiving during its fundraiser for replacing trees, the drive is currently being placed on hold.
The Rotary Club of Bellevue is hosting a community-wide blood drive on Tuesday, July 14 from 1 to 6 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church at 305 Market Street in Bellevue. All donors are now tested for Covid-19 antibodies.
The Bellevue Public Library is going ahead with its annual Summer Reading program with a few changes. Parents will need to call the library at 872-4991 to register their child, but instead of having the children come into the library, staff will put their books in a bag with their name on th…
County employees must use a county credit card, not their personal credit card, to make work purchases, Jackson County supervisors said last week.
Nearly 5,100 Iowa State University students receive degrees this spring in a virtual commencement ceremony. The traditional on-campus celebrations were moved online as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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…
UPDATE: Per the Marquette Catholic Schools Facebook page today, July 10, 2020 the Magic of Children event slated for Saturday, July 11, 2020 will be changing. See Below:
Four more Iowans died of COVID-19, the state said Tuesday, with total number of deaths at 725 people as of 10 a.m.
Team of Dreams, held annually at the Field of Dreams Movie Site, will not be held in 2020 due to concerns over COVID-19.
Beyond the Game, an Iowa baseball experience originally created to celebrate the Major League Baseball game at the Field of Dreams Movie Site, has unfortunately been cancelled for August 2020 due to concerns over COVID-19.
One Iowan died of COVID-19 over the weekend, the state said Monday, with total number of deaths at 721 people as of 10 a.m. The number of daily deaths reported has been slowing the past several weeks, while confirmed cases are rising.
Iowans on social media have shared struggles scheduling a Test Iowa appointment before the July 4 weekend, which public health officials are warning could be a time people spread COVID-19.
The head of Gov. Kim Reynolds’ Economic Recovery Advisory Board on Thursday asked members to submit “bold, aspirational ideas” for new initiatives.
Three Iowans died of COVID-19, the state said Friday, with total number of deaths at 720 people as of 10 a.m.
Confirmed COVID-19 cases increased by 676 from Wednesday, the highest increase since 757 new daily cases were confirmed on May 2, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported.
There’s no hiding it — masks are the COVID-19 story of the week, in Iowa and around the nation.
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Marquette's annual Magic of Children event will become a reality once again on Saturday, July 11 despite the continuing pandemic and all are invited to participate.
THE BELLEVUE STATE PARK scenic overlook has been quite a popular spot this summer for both visitors and local residents. A drive up the long winding hill to the overlook site last week revealed various vehicles from both Illinois and surrounding Iowa counties. Above, a family from Illinois l…
The Community Foundation of Jackson County received $15,000 to help support its COVID-19 relief work as part of the Westfield Legacy of Caring program thanks to a nomination from Mike Hansen of Bob Ernst Insurance. Each year, Westfield independent insurance agents such as Hansen are invited …
Cluster 5 of the Women of the ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church of America) were to have had their spring meeting on April 24, hosted by St. John and St. Paul Lutheran Churches, with Lucy Ziemet presenting for the Red Basket Project of Jackson County for the main program.
Four more Iowans died of COVID-19, the state said Wednesday, bringing the total number of deaths to 717 people as of 10 a.m.
The City of Bellevue is conducting another can and bottle drive to purchase and plant new trees in Riverview Park along the river.
The Rotary Club of Bellevue is hosting a community-wide blood drive on Tuesday, July 14 from 1 to 6 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church at 305 Market Street in Bellevue. All donors are now tested for Covid-19 antibodies.
Officials from the City of Bellevue are reminding local citizens about the city’s fireworks ordinance that was approved by the city council.
The Bellevue Public Library is going ahead with its annual Summer Reading program with a few changes. Parents will need to call the library at 872-4991 to register their child, but instead of having the children come into the library, staff will put their books in a bag with their name on th…
Judge John Telleen of the Seventh Judicial District on Monday ruled in favor of Sycamore Media, owner of the Bellevue Herald-Leader and Maquoketa Sentinel-Press, in its quest to obtain Maquoketa Police Department video footage taken at a 911 call involving Amanda Lassance, Jackson County’s a…
The nine-member fair board reversed an earlier decision during a special meeting Thursday night after at least two fairgrounds office employees were diagnosed with COVID-19 the prior week.
Miranda Peters, daughter of Jennifer and Charlie Peters, of Bellevue, has been named the Iowa Society Daughters of the American Revolution (ISDAR) Female Good Citizen of the Year.
Troy and Liz Weber of Bellevue, IA welcome a daughter Isla Margaret Weber on June 4, 2020 at MercyOne Hospital in Dubuque, IA. Isla weighed 7 lbs, 6 ozs and was 19.5 inches long.
Nearly 5,100 Iowa State University students receive degrees this spring in a virtual commencement ceremony. The traditional on-campus celebrations were moved online as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lucy Griebel, daughter of Jesse and Kelly Griebel of Bellevue, IA celebrated her first birthday on April 17, 2020.
Marquette Catholic Schools is hosting its 2020 Golf Outing fundraiser on Saturday, July 11 at the Bellevue Golf Club. Tee times start at 11 a.m. It will be a four-person best shot affair, with nine holes played. Dinner tickets will be given to use at the Magic of Children meal, which will ta…
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…
Kirkwood Community College has released its Dean's List for the spring 2020 semester. Kirkwood students from the area earning this distinction are listed below.
Upper Mississippi River levels were on a gradual fall this past week. Water clarity was poor after heavy rains. Walleye slot length limits now apply on the entire Mississippi River for Pools 9-12. All walleyes less than 15 inches long and between 20-27 inches long must be released immediatel…
A 74-year-old Maquoketa man died Tuesday afternoon as a result of injuries he received after being hit by a truck that morning.
The US Fish and Wildlife Service has announced the drawing for Potter’s Marsh waterfowl hunting sites has been cancelled due to safety concerns with having a large crowd and the potential for exposure to the coronavirus. Instead, site winners from the 2019 season will have the opportunity t…
Emails between state and federal officials during the early weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic point to confusion and serious disagreement over testing, equipment and the projected spread of the virus.
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In observance of the 4th of July holiday this year, the Bellevue Herald-Leader office will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2020.
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds declined Tuesday to pressure school districts to require students and staff to wear face masks.
Iowa has officially legalized the sale of to-go cocktails, making the COVID-19 fad a permanent fixture in the state.
Six more Iowans died of COVID-19, the state said Tuesday, bringing the total number of deaths to 713 people as of 10 a.m.
Seven more Iowans died of COVID-19, the state said Friday, bringing the total number of deaths to 701 people as of 10 a.m.
Iowans can return to youth sporting events but they won’t be able to return their bottles and cans to the grocery store to get their nickel deposits back for at least another month.
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds said Thursday the state’s work to repair an economy limited by the COVID-19 pandemic should address a broad range of topics such as diversity and inclusion, education, broadband and health care.
AARP Iowa says it is “outraged” by 11 COVID-19 deaths at an Iowa nursing home where symptomatic employees worked alongside vulnerable seniors. The organization is calling for immediate, mandatory testing in all of the state’s nursing home and assisted living facilities.
Four more Iowans died of COVID-19, the state said Thursday, bringing the total number of deaths to 694 people as of 10 a.m.
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The recent news features on ice harvesting on the river in Bellevue have sparked a few fond memories of a couple Bellevue men.
The Bellevue City Council last week agreed to allow a committee to be formed in the effort to build a new municipal swimming pool in town.
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