West Delaware will continue its mask mandate through at least the end of the current school year.
It was never the decision the council hoped to arrive at, but after nearly two-and-a-half years of consideration, the structure locally known as the old funeral home will be demolished.
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West Delaware senior Blake Cook recently became the first high school student in Iowa to complete the auto trades registered apprenticeship program.
As promised, the Edgewood-Colesburg School Board took no action concerning the district’s mask mandate at the April 12 school board meeting. The item, listed as discussion only on the meeting’s agenda, did bring a couple of speakers in favor of keeping the mandate in place and one speaker wh…
Man found dead in park outside of Manchester
Harper Lansing scoops some material needed to make lip balm during a Spa Retreat Day Camp giving campers a chance to learn how to make their own personal care products such as lotions, soaps, scrubs, lip balm and bath salts. From left, Kathryn Jones, McKenna Lawrence, Lansing, Kallyn Henney …
Ken Hempstead gets a Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine from fourth year pharmacy student Dani Boone at American Legion Post 45 in Manchester, April 9. Brehme Drug offered a vaccine clinic at the post April 9-10.
Delaware County man accused of filming nude girl pleads guilty to related charge
Watershed survey results to be released online
Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Iowa State University undergraduate students have persevered in their research. Sixty ISU students will share their research and scholarship with their peers from across the nation in April.
In April 2016, the Board of Directors of Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative (MVEC) elected to further expand the co-op’s services by constructing a fiber-optic network. The intent was to transform the electric system into a fully functioning smart grid and provide a new membership benefit…
That “Little Ol’ Band from Texas” is coming to Manchester. Delaware County Fair officials announced that ZZ Top will perform Friday, July 16 at the fair.
Edgewood-Colesburg officials are expected to discuss whether or not to lift the mandatory mask mandate for students and staff in the district at their April school board meeting.
West Delaware High School is performing the musical Into the Woods Thursday, April 8 and Saturday, April 10 at 7:30 p.m. both nights. This fairy tale musical follows the story of a baker and his wife who have been cursed with childlessness by the witch next door. To reverse the curse, they s…
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With the opening of a new obstetrics unit last week, Regional Medical Center in Manchester offers a facility for the city, county and outlying areas for obstetric services for decades to come.
After missing the 2020 growing season, Maquoketa Valley’s FFA greenhouse is back, and all indications point to a bigger and better than ever crop of flowers and vegetables growing in the facility for 2021.
The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office reported:
Delaware County Supervisors approved a resolution supporting the development of a zoning ordinance at their March 29 meeting and have retained the East Central Intergovernmental Association to assist county officials and staff in the ordinance.
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Delaware County provides COVID-19 vaccine update
An elderly man has been found deceased at Bailey’s Ford Park, according to the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office.
Madison Nurre is looking forward to prom. The Edgewood-Colesburg senior plans to attend the school’s prom Saturday, April 24.
Manchester Mayor Milt Kramer, left, helps deliver meals as part of Meals on Wheels March for Meals campaign. With Kramer is volunteer Cathy Bissell, center, and Manchester resident Barbara Ogden, right, the recipient of the meal delivery. Each March, the Northeast Iowa Agency on Aging (NEI3A…
Area teacher faces assault charges after allegedly biting student’s arm
A presentation at the March 15 Delaware County Board of Supervisors’ meeting by Delaware County Economic Development (DCED) Executive Director Donna Boss made one thing crystal clear — the county is open for business.
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If two heads are better than one, then the Delaware County Democrats should be in good shape.
Manchester man originally charged with attempted murder pleads to lesser charges
The Manchester P.D. reported:
Jeannie Domeyer knows a thing or two about running a county fair. After all, she’s been the Delaware County Fair manager since 2005. Now, an international organization will tap into Domeyer’s knowledge of fairs.
Manchester’s hospital has a new CEO.
When Seth Schlee and Jordan Sommers decided to open their electrical business, Schlee and Sommers Electric, LLC., they knew they wanted to remain in Northeast Iowa. It’s where they grew up and where they continue to live.
The Edgewood-Colesburg School Board voted to award a landscaping contract to Chris Funke for renovation work on the football field, March 16.
Maquoketa Valley School Board members set Monday, April 12 at 5:30 p.m. for a public hearing on the 2021-22 budget during their March 15 meeting at Earlville Elementary.
No matter what Delaware County District Conservationist Dave Mack is working on, he knows what is important to get the job done.
Animal manure has long been recognized as a method to return nutrients essential to the crop growing process to the soil. When compared to more conventional commercial fertilizers, properly applied manure has the potential to foster a prime growing environment in addition to providing numero…
Community Supported Agriculture is a farming model that encourages producers and consumers to share the risks of farming, where members purchase shares of goods before the growing season begins. It allows farmers to cover upfront costs while accurately planning for the growing season by plan…
Water quality, flood mitigation and preserving the river as a local asset are the goals for a team of University of Iowa graduate students working to develop a Maquoketa River Watershed Management plan.
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The Delaware County Board of Supervisors set Monday, Aug. 29 for bid letting on four county road projects.
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