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Maquoketa, Iowa Maquoketa (pronounced /ˌməˈkoʊkɨtə/) is a city in Jackson county in the U.S. state of Iowa. Located on the Maquoketa River, it is the county seat of Jackson County.U.S. Route 61 adjoins the city, which therefore benefits from traffic between Dubuque and the Quad Cities. Iowa Highways 62 and 64 also pass through the city. Maquoketa Caves State Park is located a few miles northwest of the city.The population was 6,112 at the 2000 census. History In 1838, six years before Iowa became a state, J.E. Goodenow and Lyman Bates came to this location, bought some land and built a log cabin.On June 4, 1840 J.E. Goodenow was appointed as the Post Master of the original U.S. Post Office located here and it was named 'Springfield' after J.E. Goodenow's home town in Vermont. As time went on, there was a problem because of the large number of towns and cities already in the country with the name of Springfield, mail was getting lost by being sent to the wrong Post Offices. John Shaw, Rev. William Salter, and J.E. Goodenow petitioned the Post Office Department for a change of name to “Maquoketa”. It was changed by March 13, 1844. Maquoketa is a Meskwaki [Native American tribe] compound word meaning 'bear were here'. 'Maquo' [a French spelling pronounced mahk-wah] means 'bear' and 'keta' [an English spelling pronounced keh-tah] means 'previously, formerly, there were, etc.' In 1853 the town was incorporated. The historic Hurstville Lime Kilns are located just north of the city. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 6,112 people, 2,614 households, and 1,599 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,773.3 people per square mile (684.0/km²). There were 2,797 housing units at an average density of 811.5/sq mi (313.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.10% White, 0.16% African American, 0.21% Native American, 0.11% Asian, 0.34% Pacific Islander, 0.34% from other races, and 0.72% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.98% of the population.There were 2,614 households out of which 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.4% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.8% were non-families. 34.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.90.In the city the population was spread out with 24.4% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 21.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 87.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.0 males.The median income for a household in the city was $28,984, and the median income for a family was $36,705. Males had a median income of $25,819 versus $19,421 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,360. About 9.1% of families and 12.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.6% of those under age 18 and 8.6% of those age 65 or over. Geography Maquoketa is located at 42°4′1″N 90°39′58″W / 42.06694°N 90.66611°W / 42.06694; -90.66611 (42.066901, -90.666238), primarily in Jackson County.According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.5 square miles (9.0 km²), of which, 3.5 square miles (8.9 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km²) of it (0.86%) is water. Government Maquoketa is governed by the Mayor with city council form of government, utilizing several departments, boards, and commissions. The authority of the city resides in the city council. The council votes on and passes motions, resolutions and ordinances. Resolutions are statements of policy and ordinances are the laws of the city. The votes of each council member are recorded in the minutes of the meeting. The council also approves expenditures and the budget, contracts, city policies and zoning changes.Currently (see references) the mayor is Jason Hute who is also the current chief executive officer of the city and presides over council meetings. The city council elected officials are (listed last name alphabetically) Todd Mang, Amy Moore, Neil Morehead, Don Schwenker, Margo Shouse, Eric Pape and Edgar Turney. The day to day operations of the city of Maquoketa are run by the city manager Brian Wagner. 1853 – 1855 John E Goodenow 1855 – 1856 Isaiah K Millard 1856 – 1857 Keevin O'Rourke 1857 – 1857 Zalmon Livermore 1857 – 1858 Isaiah K Millard 1858 – 1859 Jonas Clark 1859 – 1862 Seneca S Germond 1862 – 1864 Daniel S Haight 1864 – 1866 Thomas E Cannell 1866 – 1867 Col. Joseph J Woods 1867 – 1868 Dr. John H Allen 1868 – 1869 Frank Amos 1869 – 1871 Dr. John H Allen 1871 – 1872 Benjamin A Spencer 1872 – 1873 Mott Watson 1873 – 1874 Thomas E Cannell 1874 – 1875 John E Goodenow 1875 – 1876 Dudley M Hubbell 1876 – 1878 William M Stephens 1878 – 1879 Seth L Baker 1879 – 1881 Pearce Mitchell 1881 – 1882 Thomas E Cannell 1882 – 1884 Caleb M Sanborn 1884 – 1886 Levi Keck 1886 – 1887 Thomas E Cannell 1887 – 1888 Caleb M Sanborn 1888 – 1891 Matthew S Dunn 1891 – 1892 Dr. Abraham B Dobson 1892 – 1892 Dr. Amos S Hodge 1892 – 1893 Harold P Harvey 1893 – 1897 William M Stephens 1897 – 1899 Caleb M Sanborn 1899 – 1903 William M Stephens 1903 – 1904 Harold P Harvey 1904 – 1905 Frank D Kelsey 1905 – 1909 Fred C Gregory 1909 – 1917 Frederick W Myatt 1917 – 1921 William C Morden, Jr. 1921 – 1931 Dr. Fred J Swift, Sr. 1931 – 1932 John B Harrison 1932 – 1937 Stewart K Peake 1937 – 1938 William J Pendray 1938 – 1945 LeRoy C Schroeder 1945 – 1951 Arthur W Sokol 1951 – 1953 Lanvil Moler 1953 – 1954 Harold D Keeley 1954 – 1958 Benhart Jacobsen 1958 – 1961 Ronald T Cahill 1961 – 1964 Larry Schulte 1964 – 1970 Benhart Jacobsen 1970 – 1972 Dennis W Voy 1972 – 1974 Benhart Jacobsen 1974 – 1976 Edward Myatt 1974 – 1976 Barbara A Wright [pro tem] 1976 – 1977 Larry Schulte 1977 – 1979 Lawrence P Despeghel 1979 – 1982 Howard Elkins 1982 – 1984 Allen R Barker 1984 – 1989 Leighton Hepke 1990 – 1991 Clifton Lamborn 1992 – 1993 James J Hohnecker 1994 – 1995 Clifton Lamborn 1995 – 2001 Jack R Rosenberg 2002 – 2009 Tom Messerli Public School The Maquoketa Community School District in partnership with the community overseas the public school system of education for the city of Maquoketa and the surrounding area. The Maquoketa High School home of the Cardinals has a student enrollment of approximately 620 students. grades 9 through 12, with a staff of over 50 educators and administrators. The Maquoketa Middle School is the oldest school building in Maquoketa, formally a home to a junior high, high school and junior college. The school has a student enrollment of approximately 375 students, grades 6 through 8, with a staff of over 60 educators and administrators. Briggs Elementary School built in 1954, is named after Ansel Briggs, the first Governor of Iowa, who was an early settler in Jackson County. The school has a student enrollment of approximately 300 students, grades 3 through 5, with a staff of 35 educators and administrators. Cardinal Elementary School built in 1974, started as a school for grades 1 through 6. Over the years gradual changes were made to the building and the grade levels taught. The decision to teach only kindergarten through 2nd grade was implemented at Cardinal in May of 2002. The school has a staff of 37 educators and administrators. Private Sacred Heart Elementary School is a Catholic school teaching preschool through the sixth grade. The current school enrollment (see references) has 132 students and 19 staff. Preschools The Little Shepherd Preschool operates in the lower levels of the First Lutheran Church of Maquoketa. Sunshine Preschool and Daycare is a nonprofit organization started in 1973. All children age 6 months up to 12 years of age including those with disabilities are accepted. Currently (see references) there are 145 children with 30 staff. Attractions Maquoketa Caves State Park Hurstville Lime Kilns Jackson County Iowa Historical Society Clinton Engines Museum 61 Drive-in theaterOne of the few remainingoutdoor theatersin the United States. Notable natives and residents Norris Brown, Senator from Nebraska Craig Callahan, professional basketball player Herbert E. Hitchcock, Senator from South Dakota Matthew Luckiesh, physicist Junius Ralph Magee, former Methodist bishop Eben Martin, former U.S. Representative Robert A. Millikan,Nobel Prizelaureate Robert J. Osterhaus, former Iowa State Representative Sage Rosenfels, quarterback in the NFL George Homer Ryan, former Governor of Illinois William Welch, originated the printing of high school diplomas