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Thursday, October 17, 2013

Maquoketa 175th Celebration

Maquoketa 175th 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

Saturday, October 12, 2013

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

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.