Podcasts about Maquoketa

So often we have these chance meetings that bring us to a story we love sharing. Here you will meet Theresa Leppert who worked in the medical field and thought a massage was something that only rich people did on vacation.  One trip, years ago, changed her life.  She went back to school and opened up a massage and aroma therapy business in the tiny town of Maquoketa, Iowa (pop. 6,000). But it doesn't stop there Theresa is also on the Board of Directors of Girl Campers and we'll talk about that as well. Meet Theresa Leppert an entrepreneur that's got a bunch going on from Girl Campers to Lucida Sol Wellness & Botanicals.  Thanks for listening! The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

Welcome to May Day and thanks for being with us again today.  In the Business News Headlines we first take a look at why cheaper goods from China will cost buyers and sellers more money starting...Friday.  In other news, Elon Musk is stepping away from DOGE….but fails to answer what he has accomplished. We have a story about how the Mideast is having its own set of economic worries and why. Turning back to domestic issues a carbon capture pipeline is facing legislative backlash in Iowa. We've got the Wall Street report as well as a story about the sacking of the new Kohls CEO.  For the conversation you'll meet Theresa Leppert an entrepreneur that's got a bunch going on from Girl Campers to Lucida Sol Wellness & Botanicals based in tiny Maquoketa, Iowa. Let's go… Thanks for listening! The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The high school basketball season gets off to an electrifying start as the Maquoketa Cardinals face off against the Wilton Beavers in a thrilling game. The excitement fills the gymnasium as both teams showcase their skills, with standout performances and buzzer-beating shots. Maquoketa's height advantage is evident as their shortest player stands at 5'8", but Wilton matches this with determination and competitive spirit. Players like Burmeister and Ellinger deliver spectacular three-pointers, while Quincy Savel shines for the Wilton Beavers, keeping fans on the edge of their seats. The intense back-and-forth sees Maquoketa's impressive ball movement meet Wilton's spirited defense, making for a mesmerizing first half. With Maquoketa's three-point prowess and Wilton's tenacity, this game promises unforgettable basketball action.

The Maquoketa Cardinals showcased their impressive three-point shooting skills in a gripping basketball matchup. Despite a strong start from the opposing team, Maquoketa's ability to consistently land deep shots proved to be unguardable, giving them a significant lead. Throughout the game, key players like Ellinger demonstrated leadership and scoring prowess, particularly with their clutch performances. The Cardinals' solid defense and fast play on both ends of the court ensured their dominance throughout the match. Wilton Beavers struggled to keep up, despite their efforts to cut down the deficit in a fast-paced second half. Maquoketa capitalized on turnovers and maintained a steady momentum, ultimately securing a decisive victory with a 26-point lead. The match highlighted the Cardinals' strengths and set the tone for their upcoming games.

Content Warning: Discussion of self harm and suicide This week Julie, and Chrissa are joined by Heart and Solutions BHIS Supervisor, Brianna Banowetz. Brianna is from Maquoketa, IA and currently lives in Cedar Rapids. She has been working for Heart and Solutions for less than a year but is excited to start her next adventure as a BHIS Supervisor. Outside of work, she loves her pets, which includes her dog, Odi, two cats, Lily and Lyla, and a gecko named Greg. Brianna also enjoys doing outdoor activities and reading!  Connect with Brianna Online: Web: https://heartandsolutions.net/providers/provider-brianna-banowetz/ To start behavioral or mental health services in Iowa, call Heart and Solutions at (800) 531-4236.  Connect with Heart and Solutions online at: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2dWKD6TenIMIC76ctq21YN Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPmrcmi5HUINpWEjHfHzTnQ/featured Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YouNeedaCounselor Heart and Solutions Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Heartandsolutions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/you_need_a_counselor/ Web: http://www.heartandsolutions.net

Jim Versweyvld, UW-Extension Farm Management Specialist says farms need to slow down and think about how they introduce new employees to their farming duties.  Clear communications about duties and policies like cell phone use are key.It's all about the numbers.  The latest Census of Agriculture painted a pretty bleak picture if you looked at the cumulative trend for Wisconsin farms.  Stephanie Hoff tries to get a grasp on the trends with the help of Jeff Hadacheck, ag economist, who explains the influences behind the trends.Curt Larson, President and CEO of Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association says they're months away from reopening an idle livestock facility in Maquoketa, Iowa.  Larson says the building was erected back in the 60's and was state-of-the-art at the time.  Now, they're repairing fences and replacing scales.  He said their hope is to have it fully operational by late summer, early fall.  He explains the situation to Pam Jahnke. MMore jobs than graduates!  That's the story for the graduating class at UW-Platteville's ag school this spring.  Charitee Seebecker discusses numbers and high demand areas with Dr. Tera Montgomery.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and that beauty is turning into a new marketing opportunity for Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association. Curt Larson, President and CEO of Equity Livestock says their acquisition of the former United Livestock Center in Maquoketa, Iowa, is coming along as they focus on replacing scales and updating fences. The facility in Iowa marks the 12th full-service market that Equity Cooperative Livestock is operating around the Midwest - its second in Iowa. The yard was owned by Tom Scheckel for 25 years and operated as a livestock yard for the first 10.  He said he'd been renting the facilities out for the past 15. Larson said he's anticipating having the refurbished facilities ready for business by sometime this fall.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In July of 2022, the small Iowa town of Maquoketa was the unfortunate setting of one of the most horrific murder-suicides in the state's history. Nearly a year and a half later, questions remain about a motive. -- Connect with us! Instagram: @unnaturalthepodcast Facebook: Unnatural: A True Crime Podcast Patreon: www.patreon.com/unnaturalthepod Email: unnaturalthepodcast@gmail.com

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Diane Van WyngardenDiane Van Wyngarden is a highly respected educator and community leader based in Iowa. She has dedicated much of her career to serving as an Extension Educator with the Iowa State University Extension, where she has worked tirelessly to provide educational resources and support to farmers and rural communities across the state. In recent years, Diane has focused her efforts on helping Agri-Tourism farms to thrive, recognizing the critical role they play in promoting sustainable agriculture and boosting local economies. Through her work, Diane has earned a reputation as a passionate advocate for agriculture and rural development, and as a tireless champion for the people and communities of Iowa.What is agritourism, and what are some examples of successful agritourism businesses?What are some of the biggest challenges that come with running an agritourism business, and how can you overcome them?How do you identify a unique selling point for your agritourism business, and why is it important to have one?What are some important considerations to keep in mind when starting an agritourism business, such as zoning laws, liability insurance, and permits?What are some common mistakes that people make when starting an agritourism business, and how can you avoid them?How can you promote your agritourism business effectively, both online and offline?What are some ways to diversify your revenue streams as an agritourism business, such as offering classes, selling products, or hosting events?How can you create an engaging and immersive experience for your visitors, and what are some best practices for doing so?What are some trends and changes that are affecting the agritourism industry, and how can you adapt to them?How can you build strong relationships with local businesses and organizations to support your agritourism business?How can you measure the success of your agritourism business, and what metrics should you be tracking?What are some resources and networks that you can tap into as an agritourism business owner, such as industry associations or mentorship programs?Agritourism businesses can be costly to start and operate, and there are some expenses that are often overlooked. Here are some examples:Permits and Licensing: Depending on the type of agritourism business you're starting, you may need to obtain permits and licenses from local and state governments. These can be expensive and time-consuming to acquire.Liability Insurance: Agritourism businesses often involve visitors interacting with livestock, equipment, and other potential hazards. It's important to have liability insurance in case of accidents or injuries.Infrastructure: Agritourism businesses often require infrastructure like parking lots, restrooms, and picnic areas. These can be expensive to build and maintain, but they're necessary to provide a safe and comfortable experience for visitors.Marketing and Advertising: It's important to promote your agritourism business to potential customers, but marketing and advertising can be expensive. It's important to develop a comprehensive marketing plan that targets your ideal customers and fits within your budget.Employee Training: If you have employees working on your farm or ranch, it's important to provide them with proper training and safety protocols. This can be time-consuming and expensive, but it's necessary to ensure the safety of your employees and visitors.Maintenance and Upkeep: Agritourism businesses require ongoing maintenance and upkeep, from repairing equipment to mowing fields to cleaning up after visitors. These costs can add up over time and should be factored into your budget.Taxes: Agritourism businesses are subject to a variety of taxes, including property taxes, sales taxes, and income taxes. It's important to understand your tax obligations and to set aside funds to pay them.Legal Fees: Agritourism businesses may require legal assistance for issues like liability waivers, zoning laws, and contract disputes. Legal fees can be expensive, so it's important to have a plan in place to cover these costs.Accessibility: Making your agritourism business accessible to visitors with disabilities can be expensive, requiring the installation of ramps, handrails, and other accommodations. It's important to factor these costs into your budget and to comply with accessibility regulations.Emergency Planning: Agritourism businesses need to have emergency plans in place for situations like severe weather, medical emergencies, and power outages. Developing and implementing these plans can be time-consuming and expensive, but they're essential for the safety of your visitors and employees.What did we miss?What advice would you give yourself at ag 18 or to someone who is 18 and listening to use right nowSummary & Challenge   Here are 10 successful agritourism businesses in Iowa:Living History Farms: Located in Urbandale, Living History Farms is an outdoor museum that showcases Iowa's agricultural and rural history. Visitors can take guided tours, participate in hands-on activities, and explore a working 1875 farm.Picket Fence Creamery: This family-owned dairy farm in Woodward offers tours, tastings, and events, as well as a farm store where visitors can purchase ice cream, cheese, and other dairy products.Summerset Winery: Located in Indianola, Summerset Winery offers tours, tastings, and live music events in a picturesque setting overlooking the Iowa countryside.Center Grove Orchard: This family-friendly orchard in Cambridge features a pumpkin patch, corn maze, apple picking, and other seasonal activities, as well as a farm store and bakery.Buffalo Ridge Orchard: Located in Central City, Buffalo Ridge Orchard is a popular destination for apple picking, cider tastings, and hayrides, as well as a farm store selling apples, pumpkins, and other produce.Iowa Wine Tours: This company offers guided tours of Iowa's wineries and vineyards, with options for private and custom tours as well as group packages.Howell's Pumpkin Patch: This family-owned pumpkin farm in Cumming features a corn maze, petting zoo, and other activities, as well as a pumpkin patch and farm store selling pumpkins, gourds, and other fall decor.Hansen's Dairy: This farm in Hudson offers tours of its dairy and creamery, as well as a farm store selling milk, cheese, and other dairy products.Maquoketa Caves State Park: While not strictly an agritourism business, this state park in Maquoketa features hiking trails through a network of caves and rock formations, as well as a campground and picnic area.Rustic Ridge Winery: Located in Lisbon, Rustic Ridge Winery offers tastings of its award-winning wines, as well as live music and other events in a scenic rural setting. Agritourism is an industry that's constantly evolving and innovating. Here are some examples of new and emerging types of agritourism being offered:Farm-to-Table Dinners: Many farms and orchards are now offering on-site dining experiences, featuring locally-sourced ingredients and seasonal menus.Agricultural Education and Workshops: Visitors can now learn about specific aspects of farming, such as beekeeping, composting, or sustainable agriculture through workshops and classes offered by farmers.Farm Stays: These are similar to traditional bed and breakfasts, but guests stay on a working farm and can participate in farm activities, such as milking cows, collecting eggs, and feeding animals.Agritourism and Wellness Retreats: Some farmers are partnering with wellness professionals to offer yoga, meditation, and other wellness activities on their farms.U-Pick Flowers: In addition to traditional u-pick fruit farms, some farmers are now offering visitors the chance to pick their own flowers, creating a unique and colorful agritourism experience.Farm-to-Spa Experiences: Some farmers are now incorporating their own farm-grown herbs, fruits, and other ingredients into spa treatments, creating a unique and locally-sourced wellness experience.Agritourism and Adventure: Many farms and ranches are now offering adventure activities, such as zip-lining, horseback riding, and hiking, giving visitors a chance to explore the outdoors and connect with nature.Virtual Agritourism: With the pandemic, many farms and ranches are offering virtual tours, workshops, and tastings online, giving people a chance to experience agritourism from the comfort of their own homes.Agritourism and Glamping: Some farmers are now offering glamping (glamorous camping) experiences on their farms, with luxury tents, comfortable bedding, and on-site amenities.Agritourism and Art: Some farmers are now collaborating with local artists to create art installations and exhibits on their farms, creating a unique and creative agritourism experience. 

Listen to this intriguing and informative podcast with Dr. Amy Dunleavy, pharmacist at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry.  Hear how Amy ended up taking a job as a full-time pharmacist at a dental school, and what role she plays in a variety of things from dental education, dispensing drugs and shaping policy.  She tells us about the various supply chain issues over the past period and how shortages have evolved. You will also learn of the business of compounding – the idea that drugs can be mixed to a provider's specifications.   Amy is an expert in this arena and talks to us about various exciting areas of compounding and its importance to dentistry.  Learn about mail order drugs and how this will shape the future of healthcare.  Tune in to hear Dr. Dunleavy. Bio Dr. Amy Dunleavy is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Iowa. Dr. Dunleavy graduated from the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy in 2020. After graduating from the University of Iowa Dr. Dunleavy completed a residency in a community-based pharmacy at Osterhaus Pharmacy in Maquoketa, IA. Dr. Dunleavy joined the University of Iowa College of Dentistry faculty in May 2022 as a clinical pharmacist. In her role she is responsible for managing the in-house Dental Pharmacy and teaching pharmacology to the dental students and residents.

This is Stephen Schmidt from the Gazette digital news desk and I'm here with your update for Wednesday, February 1.We'll be back almost above freezing again, with sunny skies on Wednesday. According to the National Weather Service it will be sunny, with a high near 29 degrees in the Cedar Rapids area. On Wednesday night it will be partly cloudy, with a low of around 13 degrees. The nicer weather is looking to linger until dipping briefly on Friday, leading to even warmer temperatures on the weekend.More than 260 Iowa nursing home and assisted living facility residents must search for a new place to live.Six Iowa care facilities have been placed in receivership and are shutting their doors after the owner informed state officials that those facilities could no longer continue operations.The owner of Blue Care Homes, LLC, notified state regulators Jan. 23 that it was unable and/or unwilling to continue operations and would not be able to meet the needs of its residents at four nursing facilities and two assisted living facilities in Fort Dodge, Humboldt, Winterset and Maquoketa.The Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals announced Monday the facilities have been placed in receivership and a temporary manager appointed to assume control of the operations of the facilities until all 263 residents can be relocated to a facility of their choosingIn a bid to recruit and retain qualified workers to Linn County while grappling with record-high inflation, the panel that recommends pay rates for certain elected officials suggested bumping salaries 12 percent for the county sheriff and attorney, and 10 percent for others.The seven-member Linn County Compensation Board, with one member absent, advanced the recommendation Monday. In their pitches for a raise in fiscal 2024 — the budget year spanning July 1 through June 30, 2024 — several elected officials shared struggles to attract qualified talent to open county jobs and to compete with private sector pay.The supervisors can OK the recommendations or decrease all of them by the same amount. The board also can lower its own pay independent of the other elected officials' salaries.A depleted state fund for emergency financial assistance to Iowa veterans will receive a financial shot in the arm.Gov. Kim Reynolds on Tuesday approved more than $440,000 in federal pandemic relief funding to address a backlog in the Iowa Veterans Trust Fund.Reynolds approved the funding, which comes from the state's American Rescue Plan Act funds, to cover the backlog of trust fund grants that were approved between March 3, 2021, and Nov. 3, 2022, before the program was temporarily suspended due to insufficient funds.State lawmakers are considering long-term proposals to address the available funds. The appropriation approved by Reynolds is intended to address the fund's issues in the short term.

Kindra shares her adventures searching for caves in Maquoketa, and the journey which took her there.  Sometimes the struggle can be the reward.

Dane was a product of Maquoketa High School. He was a 4x state placewinner, finishing 4th, 3rd, 2nd and 2nd. Dane competed at the University of Iowa and lived out his dream of repping the black and gold singlet. Dane works back in Maquoketa with his mom, dad and brother, Cole. He also has some bird dogs, so hopefully he got a pheasant or two this year! Anyway, please sit back, relax and enjoy, Dane Pape! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lets-talk-wrestling/support

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Innovate 120, an entrepreneurship hub based out of Maquoketa, Iowa, is helping young Iowans find internship opportunities with Fortune 500 Companies around the United States. Innovate 120 President and Founder, Robert Abbott, talks to us about Iowa's entrepreneurial spirit, and why other businesses should consider creating internship programs if they don't already have them. 

https://www.oldcityhallgallery.com   A native of Maquoketa, Iowa, Rose Frantzen has gained national and international acclaim for her oil paintings from life that bring contemporary perspectives to a traditional alla prima approach. In addition to landscapes, still lifes, and figurative works, Frantzen creates serial and allegorical works that incorporate diverse stylistic elements along with gilding, stained glass, and mosaic.   Frantzen's work has shown at the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery, the Butler Institute of American Art, the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, the Denver Historical Museum, and as an award winner in the Portrait Society of America's International Portrait Competition. Her work is in the permanent collections of the Figge Art Museum, the Dubuque Museum of Art, the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, the Brunnier Art Museum, the USDA, and the World Food Prize.   Frantzen is a frequent demonstrator, guest lecturer, and panelist discussing art and the artist's life in the 21st century at museums and national art conventions. Her paintings have been featured in numerous national and international art magazines and journals, and she has been a frequent faculty member at the Portrait Society of America's Annual Conference, demonstrating portrait painting.   Frantzen studied at the American Academy of Art in Chicago, the Palette & Chisel Academy with Richard Schmid, and at the Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts, studying anatomy with the late Deane G. Keller.   Portrait of Maquoketa, Frantzen's yearlong project in which she invited anyone in her hometown to sit and be painted, resulted in 180 portraits that were all shown at the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery in Washington, DC in 2005/2006. In 2012/2013, she completed her vision for Portrait of Maquoketa by painting a 315 square foot landscape view of the town on 34 vertical panels that hold the portraits on the other side. As an installation at the Figge Art Museum in Davenport, Iowa, the panels were suspended from the ceiling throughout the gallery. When visitors sat at one end of the installation, all of the landscape panels coalesced into a unified view.    The Figge Art Museum has purchased Portrait of Maquoketa and alternately shows and travels the installation.   Frantzen is represented by Gallery 1261 in Denver, CO and by Old City Hall Gallery in Maquoketa, Iowa, where she shows with her husband, Charles Morris. Frantzen and her parents purchased Maquoketa's former city hall in 1991, converting the three story 1901 building into a gallery and studio space.     This book was brought up during the discussion: The Painted word by Tom Wolfe https://www.amazon.com/Painted-Word-Tom-Wolfe/dp/0312427581

https://www.oldcityhallgallery.com   A native of Maquoketa, Iowa, Rose Frantzen has gained national and international acclaim for her oil paintings from life that bring contemporary perspectives to a traditional alla prima approach. In addition to landscapes, still lifes, and figurative works, Frantzen creates serial and allegorical works that incorporate diverse stylistic elements along with gilding, stained glass, and mosaic.   Frantzen's work has shown at the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery, the Butler Institute of American Art, the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, the Denver Historical Museum, and as an award winner in the Portrait Society of America's International Portrait Competition. Her work is in the permanent collections of the Figge Art Museum, the Dubuque Museum of Art, the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, the Brunnier Art Museum, the USDA, and the World Food Prize.   Frantzen is a frequent demonstrator, guest lecturer, and panelist discussing art and the artist's life in the 21st century at museums and national art conventions. Her paintings have been featured in numerous national and international art magazines and journals, and she has been a frequent faculty member at the Portrait Society of America's Annual Conference, demonstrating portrait painting.   Frantzen studied at the American Academy of Art in Chicago, the Palette & Chisel Academy with Richard Schmid, and at the Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts, studying anatomy with the late Deane G. Keller.   Portrait of Maquoketa, Frantzen's yearlong project in which she invited anyone in her hometown to sit and be painted, resulted in 180 portraits that were all shown at the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery in Washington, DC in 2005/2006. In 2012/2013, she completed her vision for Portrait of Maquoketa by painting a 315 square foot landscape view of the town on 34 vertical panels that hold the portraits on the other side. As an installation at the Figge Art Museum in Davenport, Iowa, the panels were suspended from the ceiling throughout the gallery. When visitors sat at one end of the installation, all of the landscape panels coalesced into a unified view.    The Figge Art Museum has purchased Portrait of Maquoketa and alternately shows and travels the installation.   Frantzen is represented by Gallery 1261 in Denver, CO and by Old City Hall Gallery in Maquoketa, Iowa, where she shows with her husband, Charles Morris. Frantzen and her parents purchased Maquoketa's former city hall in 1991, converting the three story 1901 building into a gallery and studio space.     This book was brought up during the discussion: The Painted word by Tom Wolfe https://www.amazon.com/Painted-Word-Tom-Wolfe/dp/0312427581

Trophy hunters travel far and wide seeking animals to kill for fun, bringing home parts of their kills to display as a grotesque souvenir of their exploits. But what happens when these trophies are no longer wanted? A recent undercover investigation of an auction in Maquoketa, Iowa, sheds light on the ‘garbage bin' of the trophy hunting industry. Take action for animal here: https://secured.humanesociety.org/page/92504/action/1Love and compassion for animals can bring everyone together. ‘Humane Voices' is the official podcast of the Humane Society of the United States. We'll explore the issues facing animals, interview worldwide animal experts, and discuss what you can do to get involved and help. If you care about the welfare of animals, or have a special pet or two in your life, this is the podcast for you.Contact us at podcast@humanesociety.org to offer feedback and suggest future episode topics.

MAQUOKETA is probably the only town in the world that is known by this name. The name was derived from the river, known by the Indians as maquaweutaw, and means in the Indian language “Bear River”. The name was later to became half-Americanized. Learn about food, drinks, activities, shopping and more with the Maquoketa Chamber Director, Kristie Carr on this episode! Maquoketa Chamber Maquoketa Facebook Page Grant Wood Scenic Byway Facebook Page RC&D Website RC&D Facebook RC&D Twitter --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bluffsbrooksbyways/message

Steven Grace and Jason Miller preview the Bears' week three matchup against Maquoketa Valley, presented…

Bob and Andy are out at Day 2 of the WMT Great Eastern Iowa Tractorcade with Mike Naig, Jim Grief, Lanny Simpson from Jackson County Fairgrounds, Scott, Ryan, and Renee from Titan Tire, ride organizer Matt Kenney, and a host of Tractorcaders! Brian Hoops wraps up a volatile day in the grain markets.

Iowa Business Report Wednesday EditionApril 14, 2021  David Blake of Blue 9 Pet Products of Maquoketa says using the Advance Iowa CEO Peer Group program has been a great benefit to his business.

Host Charity Nebbe talks with Maquoketa artist Rose Frantzen, who painted six Iowa State University students who have shown resilience during the pandemic, and three of her subjects.

This is Roald Tweet on Rock Island. There it is, on the first page of the scrapbook. It may be a Congregational church in Geneseo, or a Baptist church in Burlington, or the Presbyterians in Maquoketa, the small clapboard white rectangle of a building is almost identical.

Today you’re meeting a former student of mine, Cassie Miller and her colleague Matt Lansing from Maquoketa high school. Initially, I asked for this interview because I read a recent facebook post from Cassie’s singing the praises of their FFA alumni and the construction progress made on their new Ag learning center, but as the interview went on, I was blown-away, really, by the level of support and opportunity these two educators provide their students. Maquoketa High school is in eastern Iowa, approximately halfway between Dubuque to the north and Davenport to the South. The high school has just 620 students in 9-12th grade. The town itself is under 6k people. It’s a small, rural school, and yet...they move forward. This is a rural community with driven educators who have devoted time to create a robust agricultural education and FFA program, and their FFA Alumni not only share the same drive, but push to make it happen. Maquoketa FFA Ag Learning Center - January 2021 Click here for an excellent news segment celebrating the development of the Ag Learning Center. You an also follow Maquoketa FFA on Facebook by clicking here. Cassie Miller: cmiller@maquoketaschools.org Matt Lansing: mlansing@maquoketaschools.org Education in the Driftless Region offers a host of opportunity. This story is a prime example of educators who work hard, provide opportunity, and inspire community support. Maquoketa, Iowa -- what a proud, agricultural community!

On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:The Iowa-based organization Women Lead Change will be hosting a virtual "Advocates and Allies" speaker series in February.Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds outlines ideas for tax reform this legislative session.In this week's "Business Profile", we talk more with Jack Hasken of Jackson Manufacturing of Maquoketa.For more, go to totallyiowa.com and click on the "radio programs" link. Presented by the Center for Business Growth and Innovation at the University of Northern Iowa.

This is Stephen Schmidt from the Gazette digital news desk and I'm here with your update for Saturday Jan. 23 and Sunday Jan. 24. Except for small subgroups who enjoy snow-based masochism the weather is going to be a bit terrible for most of us Saturday, before warming up on Sunday. According to the National Weather Service, there will be a high near 23 degrees during the day on Saturday in the Cedar Rapids area, with windchill values dropping as low as 10 degrees below zero. The temperature will then climb, and with that will come a chance for precipitation. Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. there will be a 30 percent chance for snow. Then Saturday night there will be a 80 percent chance of snow, potentially turning into freezing rain as Saturday heads into Sunday and the temperature continues to rise. Little or no ice accumulation is expected, but new snowfall of more than 2 inches during the day is possible. Then Sunday it will be pretty nice in comparison, turning to mostly cloudy skies and a high near 31 degrees. Even the wind will calm down after a windy week, blowing at 5 mph. The Ames Police Department is investigating after a student was found dead Friday morning in the parking lot of the Delta Delta Delta sorority house. Police say no foul play is suspected as the student, 21-year-old Olivia Chutich, was discovered on the ground after being last seen Thursday night.Chutich is the daughter of Allina Health CEO Dr. Penny Wheeler and Minnesota State Supreme Court Justice Margaret Chutich. They released a statement Friday night expressing grief and a desire for privacy. The demand for the COVID-19 vaccine may only be matched by the amount of frustration at how slowly it is becoming available in Iowa. State and local public health officials have warned that, based on the current supply of vaccines, it likely will take some time before everyone who qualifies receives a shot. State estimates put the total number of individuals who qualify under Phase 1B at about 660,000. In the meantime, the state receives roughly 19,500 doses per week from federal officials, which are fewer doses per capita than most other states. Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds is working with the state's congressional leaders to determine why that is, However, as a result, local public health departments say their offices are being flooded with the highest call volume since the pandemic began. State officials are urging residents not to call clinics or pharmacies because they don't have any details to share at this time. “We're getting 50 to 60 calls a day from people who want the vaccine and heard they can get it,” said Matt Osterhaus, pharmacist and owner of Osterhaus Pharmacy in Maquoketa. Phase 1B is set to begin on February 1. It expends those eligible for the vaccine to  first responders, K-12 school staff, manufacturing and distribution workers in at-risk industries, caretakers for vulnerable individuals, and people over the age of 65. Meanwhile, the state has had trouble meeting demand for Phase 1A of its vaccine rollout, which targeted hospital frontline workers and those who work in long term care facilities. This briefing is sponsored in part by Corridor Careers. Are you looking for a job? https://www.corridorcareers.com/ (CorridorCareers.com) is a resource to local job seekers where they can get job tips, sign up for local job alerts, build a resume and more. Check it out at https://www.corridorcareers.com/ (CorridorCareers.com). Be sure to subscribe to The Gazette Daily news podcast, or just tell your Amazon https://www.thegazette.com/topic?eid=121774&ename=Alexa&lang=en (Alexa) enabled device to “enable The Gazette Daily News skill" so you can get your daily briefing by simply saying “Alexa, what's the news?" If you prefer podcasts, you can also find us on iTunes.

Show Notes No Agenda Episode 1301 - "BINO" "BINO" Direct [link] to the mp3 file ShowNotes Archive of links and Assets (clips etc) 1301.noagendanotes.com Sign Up for the newsletter Archive of Shownotes (includes all audio and video assets used) archive.noagendanotes.com The No Agenda News Network- noagendanewsnetwork.com RSS Podcast Feed Experimental IPFS RSS Feed Get the No Agenda News App for your iPhone and iPad Get the NoAgendDroid app for your Android Phone Torrents of each episode via BitLove document.write("Last Modified " + document.lastModified)This page created with the FreedomController Credits "BINO" Executive Producers: Matt Lovewell Dame Valentine of the Blue Bird Powder Region Sir Dave Fugazzotto, Duke of America's Heartland and the Arabian Peninsula Sir Dick Bangs of DC Become a member of the 1302 Club, support the show here Knights & Dames Jenee Naples Massey -> Dame Valentine of the Blue Bird Powder Region Anonymous -> Dame Sierra Mike McRoberts -> Sir Reasonable Suspicious, Knight of the Thin Blue Line Mike from Maquoketa -> Sir Mike Knight of all tradition Art By: Darren O'Neill End of Show Mixes: Noah's Archaeopteryx - Tom Startweather Engineering, Stream Management & Wizardry Mark van Dijk - Systems Master Ryan Bemrose - Program Director NEW: and soon on Netflix: Animated No Agenda Sign Up for the newsletter ShowNotes Archive of links and Assets (clips etc) 1301.noagendanotes.com New: Directory Archive of Shownotes (includes all audio and video assets used) archive.noagendanotes.com RSS Podcast Feed Get the No Agenda News App for your iPhone and iPad Get the NoAgendDroid app for your Android Phone No Agenda Lite in opus format NoAgendaTorrents.com has an RSS feed or show torrents document.write("Last Modified " + document.lastModified)This page created with the FreedomController 18910 Keywords

Each week, the Iowa Business Report radio program features a Business Profile segment, introducing listeners to an Iowa-based company or business. In this extended IBR Business Profile, we meet Jack Hasken of Jackson Manufacturing, based in Maquoketa. It’s a unique story of business succession and growth.He spoke with Jeff Stein for Iowa Business Report program number 20-42 via ZOOM on October 14, 2020; this podcast contains the full conversation.

On this edition of the Iowa Business Report:Leadership training and development is not done well, which can limit the potential for businesses.U.S. Sen. Charles Grassley is not optimistic about the chances of additional COVID stimulus before the election.In this week's "Business Profile", we talk with Jack Hasken of Jackson Manufacturing in Maquoketa.For more, go to totallyiowa.com and click on the "radio programs" link. Presented with support from the Iowa Association of Business and Industry (iowaabi.org)

Show Notes No Agenda Episode 1286 - "Rory's Dad" "Rory's Dad" Direct [link] to the mp3 file ShowNotes Archive of links and Assets (clips etc) 1286.noagendanotes.com Sign Up for the newsletter Archive of Shownotes (includes all audio and video assets used) archive.noagendanotes.com The No Agenda News Network- noagendanewsnetwork.com RSS Podcast Feed Experimental IPFS RSS Feed Get the No Agenda News App for your iPhone and iPad Get the NoAgendDroid app for your Android Phone Torrents of each episode via BitLove document.write("Last Modified " + document.lastModified)This page created with the FreedomController Credits "Rory's Dad" Executive Producers: Tony Cabrera NoAgendaShop.com Dame Cristine, Cultivator, Crafter, and Critter Custodian of Clark County Nevada Mike of Maquoketa Rhoag Steve Weiss Shawna Benson Victor & Katya From Russia Associate Executive Producers: Aig head Griz Nickolas Miller Jon-Paul Coetzee Shane MacLaughlin "Dick Dick" Dick Lull Become a member of the 1287 Club, support the show here Knights & Dames Cristine Fraas -> Dame Cristine, Cultivator, Crafter, and Critter Custodian of Clark County Nevada Will Robertson -> Sir Robertson of Two Sticks Art By: Nick the Rat End of Show Mixes: Jesse Coy Nelson - Rolando Gonzales Engineering, Stream Management & Wizardry Mark van Dijk - Systems Master Ryan Bemrose - Program Director NEW: and soon on Netflix: Animated No Agenda Sign Up for the newsletter ShowNotes Archive of links and Assets (clips etc) 1286.noagendanotes.com New: Directory Archive of Shownotes (includes all audio and video assets used) archive.noagendanotes.com RSS Podcast Feed Get the No Agenda News App for your iPhone and iPad Get the NoAgendDroid app for your Android Phone No Agenda Lite in opus format NoAgendaTorrents.com has an RSS feed or show torrents document.write("Last Modified " + document.lastModified)This page created with the FreedomController 18144 Keywords

Steven Grace and Jason Miller preview the Bears’ week 5 matchup with the Maquoketa Valley…Read the postWeek 5 (2020): Maquoketa Valley Preview

Welcome to the pharmacy residency podcast on the pharmacy podcast network. I have Rachel Whitesitt on with me and she is a P4 at the University of Iowa in her fifth week of this academic rotation. And what we want to do is talk to her a bit about her journey, but also she's had the time to get two degrees as she's going through here. And, maybe some advice on virtual rotations and things like that. So Rachel, welcome to the pharmacy residency podcast. Thanks for having me, Tony. I've really enjoyed this academic rotation, even though it's virtual. It's very different and I'm pretty flexible and really learn on my feet. No I'm excited. Well, let's first talk about why pharmacy. Many people kind of start in pharmacy serendipitously. I went to the University of Maryland College Park and as part of the requirement to get into the premed club, I needed some kind of health profession something or other, and then I just volunteered at the pharmacy, but then I just never went back to premed. So that was my way of getting in. What was it that brought you into pharmacy school? Yeah so, I did start working at a pharmacy when I was in high school. My cousin worked at an independent community pharmacy in our town as a tech and she was like, “Hey, do you need a job?” And I was a high school student, so yeah, I needed a job. I saw what the pharmacists were doing and how they were helping these patients. But they also had all this scientific knowledge and background to it as well, but we're able to translate that into educating patients and meeting them where they're at there. So I chose pre-pharmacy as my major, not sure what I really wanted to do it, but I just chose it. And then as I started at Iowa and was able to meet other pharmacists and then meet with the people at the school, I realized, yeah, this is what I want to do. Being able to talk to patients and then I also really liked the science of how the drugs work in the body. I think it's really interesting. So yeah, I've just stuck with pharmacy. Okay. And you live down just South of Des Moines, so you could have readily gone down to Kansas or over to Omaha or North to Minnesota. We do have a lot of pharmacy schools around here or just gone a little bit North to Drake, but you just decided on Iowa. So what was it that made you first decide pre-pharmacy Iowa and then what made you decide to stay? I wanted to choose a school that did have a pharmacy program cause that's where I was leaning towards doing. And then I chose to go to Iowa because I did kind of want a bigger state school because I love football and doing all those fun things and obviously the in-state tuition was good. But then as I learned more about the Iowa pharmacy program, I decided to stay because everyone that I met wanted me to learn and they wanted me to become the best pharmacist that I could be. I just felt like I really fit in well to the Iowa pharmacy family. So that's why I decided to stay there. And when you sit at the stadium, are you in the I, O, W, or the A, because for those of you that don't know Kinnick stadium, you'll hear I O W A. Where do you guys usually sit? Yeah, so we sit in the I, that's a student section. And I actually used to live really close to the stadium so I could see it out my window and I could hear that chant. Okay. That's so cool. Well, let's talk a little bit about your leadership journey because those that are listening are generally interested in residency and they want to do the very best they can in those five areas of clinical, research, leadership, service, and teaching. Tell me a little bit about your leadership journey and what you were involved in. I know you've actually started local and maybe moved out a little bit more than most. Yeah. My leadership journey has definitely changed and adapted as I've gone throughout pharmacy school. I think of it a little bit more as like servant leadership, so I also feel like I use my leadership position to touch on that service aspect a little bit as well. So one of my first positions I had was our APhA Operation Heart chair. I had actually originally run for our International Vice President position and did not get that. So that's one of those learning from your failures thing. But I really felt like Operation Heart Chair was where I was meant to be because I really enjoyed organizing health fairs and doing the screenings and then also helping to teach our fellow students how to do these screenings and also interpret the readings and then how to counsel patients on that as well. So I really enjoyed that position. And then I was also very involved Phi Delta Chi, a pharmacy fraternity. I spent two years as my chapter’s what we call Worthy Correspondent, kind of similar to a secretary. We highlight throughout the year what our chapter has done and help communicate that out to our other chapters and to our regional and national officers as well. With that group, I was able to go to multiple regional and national meetings where I've really loved getting to meet other pharmacy professionals from around the region around the nation and make those connections. So this last winter, I ran for a regional position which I've started this year. I'm the Regional Correspondent and I help the 11 different schools in our region and help them with their reports, the same kind of reports that I wrote. And also problem solving, especially with COVID-19, how are they going to do their events. I'm really a touch person for them. I've really enjoyed that and getting to know them personally as well as professionally. Awesome. Okay. So when you decided on career, so now you've, you've moved into some leadership positions. You started off in community and my understanding is you actually went into hospital for quite a long time. So tell me a little bit about choosing hospital. What you learned from hospital and maybe where the future is, whether hospital or community. Yeah, so as I said, I worked in an independent community pharmacy for about two years in high school. And then when I went to college and I worked at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics as an inpatient pharmacy technician for about four years. And there was so much going on, over an 800 bed hospital. It's a huge academic medical center, a level one trauma center. It was a really great opportunity. I just started there honestly, cause I needed a job. But then I was able to do a little bit more out from just our central pharmacy, help also in our satellite pharmacy, our children's hospital pharmacy, and then also do med recs as well. And doing that has kind of helped me see that, personally, the inpatient side is not for me. You see these patients and we send them home and you hopefully never see them again. I prefer to build those relationships over time. I'm really taking a lot of the skills, a lot of the logistical and management skills that I've learned in this huge academic medical center, but also a lot with transitions of care. When I did med recs, you saw patients were sometimes confused about what medications they were on already at home. And so, especially when those patients will then transfer from the hospital setting back to the home setting that's where pharmacists can really be critical, which medications that they changed, which medications they stopped. I hopefully will be taking a lot of those skills I learned in the hospital setting and bring them to either community practice or ambulatory care practice in my future. So tell me a little bit about choosing to do an MPH because a PharmD is rigorous enough. I know there's some overlap maybe, but tell me a little bit about the MPH and how does it fit into what you're going to do? Cause it seems like you've started, I don't want to say you started small, but you started local and you've expanded out. And my understanding is that the MPH is all about expansion and organizing those things on a much bigger level. Yeah, definitely. So I chose to do the MPH because I'm a little bit more interested in the – I love direct patient care – but also more of the organizing behind it and doing more outreach and interprofessional work and all of that. And I felt that the MPH could really give me a little bit more background and training in that and just help give me a little bit more education in that area. So at the University of Iowa, we have the dual degree program. So some of our pharmacy classes will count for MPH and then our MPH courses count for our electives. And you can get it done in the four years. It doesn't take an extra year. We did have do summer classes, but they were not too bad. So I thought, why not go for it? You know, it's not going to take me any extra time. And I've really learned about why people do what they do and why do they make the health decisions? And then how can we take some of these public health theories and then use those in our marketing and communication about health issues as well? So yeah, hopefully to take this degree and use it in organizing immunization campaigns and targeting chronic diseases, cause that's really where we're going for public health 3.0 and working with the public health department and other organizations. I really think about it as reaching out to, other groups, whether it be the actual public themselves or other healthcare professionals. And that's where I see myself using public health degree. Okay. Well, let's talk a little bit about virtual, not just virtual with the APPE and teaching students, but maybe you can kind of fill us in, on some of the virtual things that you were seeing and doing in your first APPE experience, which I think was in Maquoketa. Is that right? Yes. Yeah. So I was at Osterhaus pharmacy in Maquoketa. That rotation was in person, but our lobby was closed to our patients so we did a lot more tele-health where we were calling patients to counsel them on their medications because they weren't able to come into the store and take that time to sit down with us. We did that over the phone. That was interesting since we're really kind of going towards telemedicine. So that was nice to see. Okay. And then now you've been teaching students for almost five weeks. Maybe some things that you're picking up either you were able to apply from teaching clinically to teaching in the classroom or teaching in the classroom to something clinical. What's maybe, I hate to use the word Pearl it's so overused, but what's a best practice or, or something in terms of teaching that maybe somebody, let me give you an example. So something, a lot of students like to do is say, this is my first time doing this. So just go easy on me, which completely removes any credibility they might've just had, they took it away. It's like a wedding, nobody knows how it's supposed to go. It just goes the way it did. And that's what all the guests say. What's maybe something that you found out that would be helpful to someone that does a teaching rotation or that does have significant teaching in a community practice? Yeah. Well, I would say really trying to find a way for the person that you're teaching to be involved. We would do some presentation during our zoom classes, but also having a Kahoot to allow the students to actually have to do something versus just sitting there with their mic off and camera off. And having them actually answer the questions I thought was helpful so they could gain gauge their knowledge, but also become a little bit more engaged in that. I think that's also important for when you're teaching patients, you have to teach or teach them to use like a new inhaler or something, having them show you how to use it engages them. And then it helps them become a little bit more competent in doing that as well. Yeah. And I think even just today we had one where the students, half of them picked alprazolam, and half of them picked diazepam for a muscle relaxer. And that maybe was a point of distinction where they're saying, okay, well I get they're both benzos, but wouldn't both of them do the same thing with the muscle relaxer and kind of talking about specificity and things like that. So that's a great point. What about when we talk about virtual? What do you think about midyear? I know we haven't talked too much about it, but what do you think a virtual midyear is going to be like. What are maybe some advantages that, that it might have or  disadvantages that it might have? Because I saw that I want to say Wisconsin is having a virtual, there's a group in Wisconsin I think is having its first virtual showcase in just a week. So some of them are happening very quickly, but maybe something that you think would be important as you're going into a virtual midyear or virtual showcase. Yeah. So I think students want to be a little bit more on our game about figuring out when are these since we don't know if there's going to be a full residency showcase. Is it going to be those three different sessions? I'm just figuring out when the programs that you want to check out. Are they or when are they going to be at this residency showcase or are they going to be having other opportunities to learn about them as well? So checking out their website and social media pages to see, and what other opportunities are they having to connect with them? If we're not necessarily going to be able to talk in person, it'll be important to be able to talk, whether it's over these chats or if you're going to have to maybe see their presentation and email them separately. We'll have to learn to communicate a little bit differently than just talking to them at the residency showcase. Yeah. And even just with this rotation, maybe you saw how having good video quality, having good audio quality can make a difference in the impression that you make on someone or that they make on you. And you were able to kind of encapsulate what it is to record a presentation versus being in front of someone versus kind of seeing on the fly. Oh wait. So I thought they got this, but this is what actually they actually got out of it. Well, I've asked you a lot of questions. Is there anything that I haven't asked you about, or haven't mentioned that you'd like to maybe address, I know I touched on a lot. I think just letting students know if there's something you're interested in, go for it. It’s never too late to do anything, especially now I'm in my APPE year and thinking a little bit about more about the five big categories you’ve got to touch on. If there's something you think you're lacking in or something you're more interested in, find people to help you with that. You know, I wanted to see a little bit more what teaching was like. And so that's why I ranked this rotation high and I thought it has been really interesting. It kind of opened my eyes to other kinds of teaching as well, and writing, and a lot of other things. So whatever you're interested in, go for it. Awesome. Well, thanks so much for being on the pharmacy residency podcast. Awesome. Thank you.    

Colton Feller is the Head Wrestling Coach at Maquoketa High School. We enjoyed talking with Colton and hearing about the great things going on in the Maquoketa wrestling program!

It was about 4 a.m. on August 12, 1962, and United Air Lines Flight 861, a red-eye flight from Chicago to Portland, had just landed. The 81 passengers were unbuckling their seatbelts and peering out the windows of their big four-engine Douglas DC-8 into the pastoral darkness outside. One or two lights twinkled here and there, and the shadowy hulk of a few low buildings and pickup trucks could be seen in the distance. Inside the plane, there was a murmur of confused conversation. “This is Portland?” someone asked incredulously. Passenger Dr. Richard Gorrell of Maquoketa, Iowa, was also surprised. He knew Portland was a small city compared with Chicago. But this “small, shoddy airport,” as he phrased it, seemed too tiny for any city to be flying jet airliners in and out of. It also seemed deserted. Did they close the airport for the night in Portland, along with the deli and the grocery stores? And the landing run had seemed unusually short. The instant the plane had touched down, Gorrell had noticed, “the pilot set the brakes full on and reversed the motors. You could feel the rubber scraping off.” Then the rising murmur of baffled conversation was cut short by a rattle from the cabin loudspeakers. “Uh, ladies and gentlemen, we have inadvertently landed at Troutdale Field by mistake,” a man’s voice announced sheepishly. (Troutdale, Multnomah County; 1962) (For text and pictures, see http://offbeatoregon.com/1802a.massive-jet-lands-at-tiny-country-airport-by-mistake-481.html)

“It was this really healthy competition where every time one of us did a record, everyone else would go, ‘holy shit, is that what we’re doing now? So the bar would be raised.” — Tim Kasher, discussing the growth and evolution of the Omaha music scene, during its early heyday.Episode 41 traces the creative journey of Cursive and The Good Life’s Tim Kasher, who helped his hometown build its own cottage record industry, in partnership with bands such as Bright Eyes and The Faint. The conversation also finds Kasher reflecting on the ebbs and flows of songwriting, his relationship with his singing voice, his screenwriting hobby, and more. Plus, some important Kasher news: The Good Life are touring again this spring! Dates below.6/5 - Philadelphia, PA Johnny Brenda's6/6 - New York, NY Rough Trade6/7 - Boston, MA ONCE6/12 - Seattle, WA Tractor Tavern6/13 - Portland, OR Mississippi Studios6/26 - San Diego, CA The Casbah6/27 - Los Angeles, CA Bootleg Theater6/28 - San Francisco, CA The Chapel7/3 - Omaha, NE Waiting Room7/4 - Maquoketa, IA Codfish Hollow Barn7/5 - Chicago, IL Sleeping Village

Interview with Dawn Turlington who performs Rockin In The USA: A Tribute to Linda Ronstadt. Coming to the Ohnward Fine Arts Center in Maquoketa, IA Saturday January 18th.

Nickelback played the Mississippi Valley Fair this past weekend and they brought Mitch from Maquoketa up on stage with them to play "Animals". This is the SECOND time he's played with them too. So it's safe to say that Mitch is the unofficial 5th member of Nickelback

We had the chance to hang and talk with former NASCAR driver Kenny Schrader before the race at Maquoketa with Trackside Promotions. We talk about His history from grassroots racing to NASCAR until 2013. Check out the links to his Facebook page and follow as he races all over the USA and Canada with his Modifieds.Kenny Schrader's facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Ken-Schrader-Racing-Inc-346661883952/?__tn__=%2Cd%2CP-R&eid=ARAMisrQixaeCtScZZdUM8g-oNdekN4Dw-oronvh48kIXPimrpb3iv43X0oeUEvVUjR2GZBHPsr7N59vBibster Promotions:https://www.facebook.com/bibsterpromotions/Bibster Talks 2:https://www.facebook.com/Bibster-Talks-2-podcast-450507325364585/

You can always tell when a guy is the best athlete at a small Iowa high school on a football Friday night by looking at the program. The key is to start by looking for the QB. A standout athlete will also have a defensive position. But two other letters, K and P, really show a guy that does it all on the field. When you see something like QB-DB-K-P, you can assume the coach is leaning on his stud. This week's Moonlighter takes it to a new level as a 5 sport varsity letterman at Maquoketa High School: football, basketball, tennis, track, and baseball. Sage Rosenfels's athleticism took him from smalltown Iowa to an 11 year NFL career. After a successful career in just about every sport Maquoketa offers, Sage took the only major football scholarship offer he received, even though he had never been on the Iowa State campus. Sage took over the starting QB role in his junior year with the Cyclones after only tallying 4 wins in his first two years in Ames. With Sage under center, Iowa State had 4 wins in the 1999 season. Sage reached legend status by leading the Clones to their first-ever bowl win in the Insight.com Bowl to cap a 9-3 season. Sage was drafted in the 4th round by the Washington Redskins in the 2001 draft. Coming off of two successful seasons as the starter for the Cyclones, Sage was brought in to be a back up for Jeff George. Sage had a very successful career as a back up in the NFL playing for Washington, Miami, Houston, Minnesota, and the New York Giants. He played behind some absolute greats, including Brett Favre, but Sage was a really effective QB when he had his shots. In 43 career games (12 starts), Sage threw for over 4,000 yards and 30 touchdowns. Sage is a great storyteller and takes Tim into the quarterback rooms and onto sidelines with incredible details from his playing days. Football took Sage from Maquoketa to Ames and across the NFL. In that time he played with and for countless household names and has stories to share about Dan McCarney, Jeff George, Marty Schottenheimer, Nick Saban, Jason Garrett, and many more.  Whether you are a Cyclone fan or just a football junkie, Sage will have you drawn in with the incredible details he shares.

Tonight we talked to Kurtis Miller from Unseen Entities Paranormal in Maquoketa, Iowa. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Unseen-Entities-Paranormal-1587293218035420/Check out our website: https://paraunitypodcast.wixsite.com/websiteYou can find us on Instagram and FacebookInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/paraunitypodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/paraunitypodcastMusic: "Serial Killer" by John Bartmann

This week Nick McCrady joins Bibster in talking about racing in 2019. Bringing two nights of action this year with racing Sunday nights at Dubuque speedway! Makesure to follow those links to stay up to date on all the action this summer.Trackside Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/tracksidepromotion/Dubuque speedway:https://www.facebook.com/DBQFAIR/

The warming-up voice of Johnny Delaware, frontman of The Artisanals, echoed from the first-floor restroom of the Quad-City Times building a few minutes after the band arrived. After offering a hug and hello, the smiley Delaware said his voice doesn't work well in the morning and he needed al the warm-up time he could get. The band is based in Charleston, South Carolina and drove this August morning from St. Louis to play a Paper Jams session at the Quad-City Times ahead of a two-day festival with other Charleston bands, such as Susto, at Codfish Hollow, the Maquoketa venue that Delaware declared the best in the country. Delaware must've made an impromptu decision to make up for his "morning voice" -- he, along with Clay Houle, made the set not feel so acoustic (Look for the guitar solo at the 5 minute mark). At the end of their two songs, Delaware apologized to online and in-person viewers for his voice sounding like “garbage” in the morning, to which his bandmate remarked, “You need to stop saying it’s morning. It’s 1 o’ clock.” To us, it sounded great all the same.

Listen for a inside look into the world of compact car racing at dirt tracks. Growing to one of the biggest classes each week at tracks all over the united states this is the best way to get started dirt track racing. Wayne Newbury guests as we find out why he came all the way from Ohio to race at Maquoketa speedway! Make sure to check them out at the links below. https://www.facebook.com/NewfastMotorsports/

Codfish Hollow, located five miles east of Maquoketa, Iowa, on a rural farmstead, is a unique music venue where prominent regional and national indie musicians perform in a rustic barn. Paste magazine has called it a "true oasis." Opened in 2009, Codfish Hollow has attracted a surprising number of well-known bands who have heard about the venue and the legendary hospitality of owners Tiffany and Shawn Biehl.

Lissie was on the phone when I walked outside to greet her in front of the Quad-City Times building. Her pick-up truck, which she named Pearl, was parked and she was carrying her guitar. She saw me, offered a big hug and mouthed a "Hello." When the call was over, Lissie explained she had a long list of things to sort out ahead of her trips to Tennessee for Bonnaroo and to Norway. But she was happy to drive across the river from her parents' house in Rock Island for a visit in the newsroom. After we took the elevator up the steps, she sat down on the green chair, kicked off her Birkenstocks and took a few more sips of a can of LaCroix that she brought with her. She played two songs, "Blood & Muscle" and "Best Days" off of her latest album, "Castles. Her voice completely filled up the room and her bare feet moved around as she sang and, at times, it looked like she wanted to stand. At some point during the eight minutes we were live, I had to remind myself to not worry about the Internet connection or anything that was going wrong and just enjoy seeing one of my favorite artists so up-close and stripped down. I've been reporting on music for the Quad-City Times for two and a half years, so I think I can say with confidence that Lissie is a Quad-City musical icon. Just about everyone involved in the music scene here knows her songs, loves her voice and her "Pursuit of Happiness" cover. What I've come to know, after a handful of interviews with Lissie, is that the person behind the music is just as likable as the music. Lissie was in town over the weekend to host and headline the 7th annual Laura's Legacy benefit concert, which she started to honor the memory of her aunt Laura. It's the one occasion per year that Lissie counts on being back in her hometown, though she has been able to spend more time here since moving from California to a farm in northeast Iowa about two years ago. This summer, Quad-Citians also have a chance to see Lissie headline a Fourth of July show at Codfish Hollow in Maquoketa, Iowa. After playing for our Facebook page and a small crowd in the newsroom, Lissie slipped her sandals back on and thanked everyone for listening. We walked back outside together and she said she was off to visit her sister and nephews and nieces while she was on this side of the river. "I'm sure there will be another reason soon for us to talk," she said, before saying, "See you later." She got back into Pearl and drove away. Written by Amanda Hancock, Quad-City Times Photo by Andy Abeyta, Quad-City Times Lissie performed at 2 p.m. Monday, June 4, 2018.

This week we have the winner of the modified class in Maquoketa speedway Saturday, Bryce Garnhart. We find out how his season is going and find out where to see him race this next weekend. Don't forget this weekend is full of racing head to our facebook page to see the list of all the action this weekend!

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The next episode of Worst Town in America features a conversation with Sean Moeller, a Davenport-based concert promoter. Quad-City Times reporter Amanda Hancock talks with Moeller about all the things: Codfish Hollow, the barn-turned music venue in Maquoketa, Iowa, the Triple Crown Whiskey Bar & Raccoon Motel, the music venue that Moeller co-owns and the local music scene. Plus, Moeller offers a preview of his upcoming GAS Feed & Seed Festival, set for Nov. 9-11 in the Village of East Davenport. Throughout the episode, you'll hear a sample of the 30-plus acts on the GAS fest lineup, including songs from LOLO, Cory Chisel and Adriel Denae and Sarah Jaffe. For more info, follow the links below: LOLO... lolomusic.com Cory Chisel... facebook.com/corychisel Sarah Jaffe... facebook.com/SarahJaffeMusic/ Triple Crown Whiskey Bar & Raccoon Motel... raccoonmotel.com Codfish Hollow... codfishhollowbarnstormers.com GAS Feed & Seed Festival... moellernights.com

We're talking playoff scenarios in Class 4A, District 7 with Bettendorf, Clinton, & Muscatine... until it makes our heads hurt. In District 6, rivals North Scott & Pleasant Valley square off with plenty on the line! Class 3A, Assumption looks to keep winning, and West Burlington Notre Dame needs to bounce back! Maybe the best rivalry in Iowa, Maquoketa vs. DeWitt! Wilton & Wapello put 1-loss records on the line and much more!

We break down Week 1 & look ahead to Week 2! What was the most impressive thing we saw last week? MAC Schools (3:20)- Bettendorf falls in the showdown with WDM Valley. Muscatine & PV come away with impressive wins. How will Bettendorf and Assumption match-up in Week 2 (Matt's Game of the Week)? Can Clinton continuet to put up big numbers against North Scott. Also discuss, West vs. Central and Burlington vs. North. CLASS 3A (19:20)- DeWitt off to a fast start in 2016, Maquoketa falls in Week 1. Other Area Schools- West Burlington Notre Dame heads into Week 2 with a showdown vs. West Branch, Greg's Game of the Week! Mediapolis looks to bounce back, and the Backyard Challenge between Wilton & Durant!

We're heading into Week 8...and we're still trying to figure out the Western Big 6! Plenty of playoff spots, and home playoff games on the line as the regular season nears a close. We talk district football in Iowa, Assumption and Maquoketa look to keep winning! As well as key matchups in the Lincoln Trail and Three Rivers!