Drive Downtown Maq - Night Time - Snow Dec 22 2013

Downtown Night Snow Dec 22 2013

Snow Downtown Maquoketa / Night Photos

Panoramic of Night Snow Downtown Maquoketa By David Voy

Jo Myers-Walker and Louise O'Donnell Exhibition

Friday, December 13, 2013 |5PM-7PM Make sure you stop into Maquoketa Art Experience to welcome Jo Myers-Walker and Louise O'Donnell Water Color and Pastel Exhibition to our North Gallery space. Maquoketa Art Experience will provide complimentary snacks and beverages. Click here to learn more about these two artists!

 

Russian Guitar Duet Performance - sunday nov 17th

Russian Guitar Duet Performance

Sunday, November 17, 2013 | 1:30pm-3:30pm

Maquoketa Art Experience invites you to an afternoon of Russian musical stylings with Dan Caraway and Oleg Timofeyev.  Dan and Oleg will perform from 1:30pm - 3:30pm, Sunday afternoon on November 17. Tickets are $14.00 at the door or can be purchased in advance for $12.00 from Osterhaus Pharmacy, MAE or online. 

Afternoon Snow downtown Maquoketa

When I was downtown Maquoketa , I snapped this Photo and video of Snow.
Taken with my Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Cell Phone.
CLICK Photo to ENLARGE.

Video on YouTube LINK:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vttvmtxhyj0&feature=youtu.be


Here is my IMGUR LINK to the original sized photo.  You can click on the IMGUR image twice to blow it up to BIG Original size.

Thank You Veterans!

Keegan Moore: LIVE - saturday nov 16th

Maquoketa Art Experience invites you to a music filled weekend. 

Keegan Moore: LIVE | Saturday | 7:00-10:00pm | $5.00

Halloween / YMCA Trunk -or Treat Photos

David Voy "VisiOnarY Photography" walked around and snapped random photos Halloween night and handed out a slip for FREE access to download any of the photos. He also captured a lot of photos at the YMCA Trunk -or- Treat event too. 

You can access the photos by going to either one of his sites.
www.DavidVoy.com - Click on his Photographer LINK.
www.Maquoketa.com - Click on Photos LINK
www.AVOYco.com - Click onVisiOnarY Photography
www.AVisiOnarYcompany.com - Click onVisiOnarY Photography

Register FREE on the Gallery page to gain FREE access to the HIGHER QUALITY images.

Copa Crew Big Band Holiday Show

OHNWARD FINE ARTS CENTER
For Immediate Release
November 1, 2013
Office: 563-652-9815
Contact: Richard Hall, Executive Director
director@ohnwardfineartscenter.com
The Ohnward Fine Arts Center
Maquoketa, IA

Presents:
COPA CREW BIG BAND HOLIDAY SHOW
Saturday, November 30, 2013 at 7 p.m.



Tickets:
Adults $22(in advance) $25(at the door)
Students $13 (in advance) $15 (at the door)

(The show runs approximately 2 hours. Beer and wine will be available)
Tickets can also be purchased at The Ohnward Fine Arts Center (from 9:00 am – 1:00
pm), Osterhaus Pharmacy and the Maquoketa State Bank Main Office.

Halloween - Downtown Maquoketa

 

 I ran into this character while in downtown Maquoketa.

Medical Associates own Eric S. Petersen.

KMAQ Live! Webcam

Dont forget to check out KMAQ's Live! Webcam from time to time.

Click on the Photo or link below.

http://kmaq.com/webcam

Photos Around Town - Dennis Voy

Here are some photos that Dennis Voy took and is sharing on his Daily Report on KMAQ.COM

Check out more photos and his write ups explaining them , click on the link...

Daylight Savings this weekend!

Set your clock back 1 hour , Spring Ahead, Fall Back...

http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/clockchange.html?n=76

MAE - Ceramic Ornament Craft Workshop

KIDS OF ALL AGES ARE INVITED TO THE MAQUOKETA ART EXPERIENCE (FORMER OSTERHAUS BUILDING DOWNTOWN)  TO PAINT AND DECORATE CERAMIC ORNAMENTS, SATURDAY NOVEMBER 9TH AT 10:30 A.M. 

BILLY COAKLEY / New Associate at local LAW Firm.

BILLY COAKLEY IS NOW AN ASSOCIATE WITH KENNETH WRIGHT ATTORNEY AT 116 SOUTH 2ND STREET IN MAQUOKETA. BILLY IS NO STRANGER TO RESIDENTS OF MAQUOKETA AS HE HAS BEEN A MEMBER OF THE MAQUOKETA POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR 12 YEARS.

Circle M Auctions: 2013 Fall Classic Auction & Show

Circle M Auctions Presents:
The Fall Classic Antler , Taxidermy , & Gun Auction & Show

ALL WEEKEND of October 25th - 27th 2013

Big Selection Of Rustic Decor , Many Vendor Spots & More !
At The Jackson County Fair Grounds 1212 East Quarry Street Maquoketa Iowa
More info at www.CircleMAuctions.com

SATURDAY PHOTOS


Video Produced By:  David Voy - AVOYco Productions
www.DavidVoy.com  -  www.AVOYco.com

First Snow in Maquoketa for 2013

BALD EAGLE Release to Wild

BALD EAGLE Release to Wild (Short Version) by David Voy

Full Stories & Videos after the jump.....

2014 Iowa Teacher of the Year: Jane Schmidt

Gov. Branstad announces 2014 Iowa Teacher of the Year

Jane Schmidt, a longtime teacher known for her leadership, her ability to connect with students, and her commitment to improvement, is the 2014 Iowa Teacher of the Year, Gov. Terry Branstad announced in Maquoketa.
“Great teachers make a world of difference for their students, for their colleagues and for their communities,” Branstad said. “The Lt. Governor and I congratulate Jane Schmidt, who is a true role model for both students and teachers.”

Schmidt, a 33-year teaching veteran from Delmar, is an eighth-grade literacy and language arts teacher at Maquoketa Middle School in the Maquoketa Community School District.



(FULL ARTICLE AT)
https://www.educateiowa.gov/article/2013/10/17/gov-branstad-announces-2014-iowa-teacher-year

Maquoketa 175th Celebration

Maquoketa 175^th Celebration
Thursday Oct. 17th @ 6:30pm

Program by Bonnie Mitchell will share significant history of the area’s pioneer beginnings and much more at the Maquoketa Public Library.

ponsored by the Jackson Co. Historical Society & the Maquoketa Public Library

Eating Outdoors @ Kwik Star

Kwik Star has a couple nice  4 way square tables to enjoy a snack and be out doors as well.  This was a few days ago. I had 99cent Pizza Slice.Very good too!

A great place to stop as I do when I walk my dog Kipp. Complimentary water for all customers too. Open 24 Hours is nice!

I hope some day Kwik Star will offer some kind of WiFi public access soon.

Thanks for reading my Blog post.

-Dave

Maquoketa’s Firehouse Breakfast

Maquoketa’s Firehouse Breakfast
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27TH FROM 7AM-NOON

SERVING PANCAKES, SCRAMBLED EGGS, SAUSAGE, APPLE SAUCE, MILK, COFFE AND ORANGE JUICE

ADULTS $7; KIDS $4; 5 and UNDER ARE FREE


ALL YOU CARE TO EAT!

ALL PROCEEDS GOING TO THE JACKSON COUNTY VETERANS MEMORIAL TO BE BUILT IN MAQUOKETA.

Sunshine Fundraiser

Sunshine Preschool and Daycare Fundraiser

Thursday, October 17th from 5pm-close - Help support Sunshine School by placing an order from Pizza Hut (dine in or carry out) and Sunshine will receive up to 20% of the total sales. You will need a voucher and it is attached. Your support would be greatly appreciated as the funds will be used towards replacement of the playground fence.

Cardinal Elementary's 5th Annual Trivia Night

Saturday, October 19, 2013
6:00pm until 10:00pm
Michel's Hall Maquoketa, IA

This is our annual fundraiser to help cover costs of field trips, assemblies, and upkeep of playground. It is also a REALLY FUN TIME!!! Get your teams of 8-10 people together! Our table theme this year is YOUR FAVORITE SONG. Cost is $10/person (must be 18 to participate). Please let me know if you need a form or stop by Cardinal School to grab one. All forms are due no later than October 4th. If you are unable to come but would like to support our students, we are looking for businesses and organizations to donate items/baskets for our silent auction. Doors open at 6 and trivia will be from 7-10. You may bring your own drinks/coolers but no hard liquor or food please. Sandwiches /snack trays will be available to purchase. Hope to see you there!!!!

Steak Fry & Auction Fundraiser

Steak Fry & Auction Fundraiser Saturday, October 19, 2013

Dinner begins at 5:00 pm,  speakers & auction to follow.

Kalmes Restaurant, Hwy. 52, St. Donatus, Iowa

FEATURED SPEAKER:
IOWA HOUSE SPEAKER
REP. KRAIG PAULSEN

$18 Advance admission per person, $20 at the door.
For more information or for tickets, please call
563-212-6373, 563-652-4998 or 563-872-3705.

http://jacksoncountygop.net/

Leaves and Limestone Fall Driving Tour

2013 Leaves and Limestone Fall Driving Tour

Sat, October 12, 10am – Sun, October 13, 4pm

	Tour through Jackson County map
	Jackson County Area Tourism Association Presents: 2013 Leaves and Limestone Fall Driving Tour October 12 - 13, 2013 10am - 4pm each day Pick up your passport at any of the Gold Leaf Stops or Download a copy from www.JacksonCountyIowa.Com

Communion Daytrotter at Codfish Hollow

Communion Presents:
Communion Daytrotter at Codfish Hollow

October 17th

DOORS: 7pm
Music around 8

TICKETS:
$12 advance/$15 at the door

Communion is bringing it's highly popular monthly club nights to
Communion Daytrotter at Codfish Hollow Barnstormers and Daytrotter.com on October 17th!

Kicking off #CommunionIA will be:
Yacht Club DJs
The 4onthefloor
Willy Mason
Dustin Smith and the Sunday Silos

PLUS DJ Sets by Daytrotter Dj's

October 17th
DOORS: 7pm
Music around 8
TICKETS: $12 advance/$15 at the door

MAE fills a newly created PART TIME position.

Maquoketa Art Experience
124 S. Main Street, 
PO Box 993, Maquoketa, IA 52060
563.652.9925
www.maquoketa-art.org
maq.art.exp@gmail.com


For Immediate Release
October 9, 2013

Maquoketa Art Experience (MAE) is pleased to announce that Nancy
Kilburg has been hired to immediately fill the newly created part-
time position of Education Liaison for MAE. Bob Osterhaus,
president of MAE, stated “Nancy’s background in education as a
school social worker for the past 25 years and her commitment to
MAE make her eminently qualified to fill this new position. She has
a keen awareness of the partnership(s) necessary for the schools
and the community to create an efective life-long learning environment for all ages.” The goal of the liaison is to expand MAE educational programs,
enhance MAE partnerships with schools, art teachers, aspiring artists and local communities and organizations. MAE is working to make wide-ranging arts education programs and art opportunities available to all in the region, with the aim of strengthening interest, enjoyment, and participation in the arts. By fostering the presence of art and artists in our community we accomplish our mission to “See, Meet and Create”. This new position is supported in part by a recently received Job Creation Grant from the IOWA DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS in the amount of $4998.00.

Keegan Moore LIVE In Concert at MAE

Keegan Moore

LIVE IN CONCERT

Maquoketa Art Experience

Saturday, November 16 at 7 pm!!

Tickets are only $5.00!!

Stop by MAE to purchase your tickets or

tickets are also available online!

Thursday-Saturday 12-5pm.

Maggie Mae TONIGHT at the Fine Arts Center

Kwik Star Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting

Maquoketa Kwik Star had their Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Wednesday, Oct. 9.

Store employees, Kwik Star owners, members (ambassadors) of the Maquoketa Area Chamber of Commerce and many community residents gathered for the grand opening ceremony.

Videography By:  David Voy (Freelance Maquoketa Journalist)
www.DavidVoy.com - www.Maquoketa.com - www.AVOYco.com

All instrumental music in this video are composed by David Voy and samples of his music are available on his Website.  www.DavidVoy.com/Musician

Video shot with a GoPro Hero 3 Black Camera and Edited on iMac by David Voy
of  A VisiOnarY company. - www.AVisiOnarYcompany.com  -  www.AVOYco.com

More info will be up and available as well as numerous photos from this event on the "Maquoketa Iowa Citizen Blog"  - www.MaquoketaIowa.blogspot.com

"Thank You" OPEN HOUSE @ Ohnward Fine Arts Center

PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

October 9, 2013

Contact:
Richard Hall,
Executive Director

Office:  563-652-9815

director@ohnwardfineartscenter.com

The Ohnward Fine Arts Center

Maquoketa, IA

Presents: A Special

“THANK YOU OPEN HOUSE”

Friday November 1 from 4 – 7 PM

Festival of Trees @ Ohnward Fine Arts Center

PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

October 9, 2013

Contact:
Richard Hall,
Executive Director

Office:  563-652-9815

director@ohnwardfineartscenter.com

OHNWARD FINE ARTS CENTER
Presents:

 The Ninth Annual Festival of Trees

Beginning Saturday, November 16, through Tuesday, November 26, 2013

You are invited to a special “Thank You Open House”, Friday November 1 from 4 PM through 7 PM in the Drew Arts Gallery at the Ohnward Fine Arts Center.  The gallery will be in holiday décor with paintings, jewelry, and many holiday gift items.  If you have not had time to make a tree or wreath for the Festival of Trees fund raiser and would like to be a sponsor, items will be available to purchase.  During the 4 through 7 PM time all Ohnward holiday items will be 10% off their regular price! Enjoy free hors d'oeuvres, and apple cider.

The Ohnward Fine Arts Center is currently planning our ninth Annual Festival of Trees. Last year, we had such a wonderful response to our festival -- with bidding on creative trees and beautiful wreaths, theatre entertainment, Santa, students and adults singing, piano, violin and bell players that we are adding even more activities to the Festival of Trees 2013!  Our goal again this year is to create a holiday atmosphere to be enjoyed by all those attending the many functions that will be held at the Center. The proceeds will go to the Ohnward Fine Arts Center.

In fact during the Festival of Trees make plans to attend “The Second Annual Jackson County Holiday Extravaganza Variety Show” running Saturday, November 23 at 7 PM  and Sunday, November 24 at 2 PM.

Trees and wreaths will be featured at the Fine Arts Center November 16th through November 26th.  The Center will be open Monday thru Friday 9 am to 7 pm and Saturday and Sunday 1 PM to 7 PM.

Also available this year, for the very first time! You can purchase a Holiday Family Gift Pass.  This pass offers you four passes (tickets) to any of our 2014 Ohnward Fine Arts Center productions.  Easy to use and you save money!  Each Holiday Family Gift Pass is just $80.  Simply call 563-652-9815 between 9 AM and 1 PM or just stop into the Ohnward Fine Arts Center at 1215 E. Platt Street in Maquoketa to order yours today! 

Operation Edith

This is a David Voy "Quick Vid" Maquoketa NEWS UPDATE.

I go out to the curb to be counted during "Operation Edith" in  Maquoketa, IA on Oct. 9 2013. Thank you to all of our  Maquoketa and Area FIRE/EMS/LEA Volunteers and Staff.

(UPDATED) Kwik Star - Grand Opening

I attended the Kwik Star Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting  Ceremonies today.

They have a flyer with some great SPECIALS too,   FREE Gallon of Milk,   Cheese Burgers
or Chicken Sandwiches 2 for $1.00, Sub Sandwiches  $.99 cents.
so much more... 


Free  20 OZ  Coffee/Cappiccino/Hot Chocolates too!

Video Coverage will be posted below after the Jump.

Kwik Star / First Impressions

I went to check out Maquoketa's
NEW "Kwik Star" and what a

VERY nice Convenience store we have!  

Great   prices on stuff...  like 38cents a pound (Onions, Potatoes & Bananas)

$1 soup specials,

$1 Sub Sandwich Specials,  Low cost MILK's ,
Pizza's take and Bake, buy 2 get $1 off each.

24 Hours , and Very nice!

Video After the break.....

Little Bear Park II - Officially OPEN

A community pulled together to volunteer in many ways getting our Little Bear Park renovated.

Lots of hard work and HOT days as well.

I enjoyed showing up every few days to cover the Volunteers working so hard with Photos and Video.

  "It is great to see how many people in the community came  together for a great cause."   -David Voy   

Here are Photos and Video of the complete OPENING Ceremonies of Little Bear Park II. more Photos and Video below, after the JUMP....

New Downtown store "Make A Splash"

A few days ago, over week ago or so, I stopped by the NEW store "Make A Splash"
and its really nice , Home Decorations, Knick Knacks, Gifts, Collectables & Much more...
Here is some info on one of Maquoketa's newest Downtown stores.

Make A Splash

Owner: Debbie Shea
Address: 100 South Main St.
Phone: (563) 652-4933
E-Mail: makeasplash@hotmail.com
facebook: www.facebook.com/makeasplash1

More photos after the JUMP.....

New Downtown store "Timber City Trading Post"

A few days ago, over week ago or so, I stopped by the NEW store "Timber City Trading Post" and its really nice and they even have Organic Produce and Foods. Home Decorations, Knick Knacks, Gifts, Collectables & Much more...

Timber City Trading Post
Address: 105 North Main St.
Hours: (Wed-Sat) 10m to 6pm - (Sun) Noon to 4pm
Phone: (563) 748-0149

Here is a VIDEO and some photos that I took.. :)

More Photos after the JUMP.......