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/