Preston NewsLocal news for Preston, IA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Maquoketa businesses gutted by fire Saturday- January 22, 2008 "It will come back. If anything, you know, it's going to be a shock for a little while and it's right in the middle of our downtown, where everybody can see it and be reminded of what happened" A Saturday fire that destroyed several businesses in downtown Maquoketa and left four families homeless has been declared "not suspicious." The fire broke out in the 100 block of South Main Street around 2 a.m. ... via Clinton Heraldhttp://www.topix.net/city/preston-ia/2008/01/maquoketa-businesses-gutted-by-fire-saturday?... Massive Fire In Downtown Maquoketa- January 21, 2008 A major fire in Maquoketa has destroyed some historical buildings in downtown Maquoketa. via KWQC-TV Davenporthttp://www.topix.net/city/preston-ia/2008/01/massive-fire-in-downtown-maquoketa?fromrss=1 Historic building pulled down after fire in Maquoketa- January 20, 2008 "I'm just in shock, but I'm fascinated watching the firemen put out this fire" A bucket truck pulled down the front wall of the three-story historic building where Sue's Hallmark has called home for 27 years after a major fire destroyed several buildings on Main Street early Saturday ... via Bettendorf Newshttp://www.topix.net/city/preston-ia/2008/01/historic-building-pulled-down-after-fire-in-m... School superintendent in Preston to retire- January 16, 2008 "It's been a good run. But it's time for me to do a few things like see some Chicago Cubs games" PRESTON, Iowa -- Paul Tobin will retire at the end of this school year from Preston Community Schools as superintendent and elementary principal, the second time he's retired as a superintendent. via Quad-City Timeshttp://www.topix.net/city/preston-ia/2008/01/school-superintendent-in-preston-to-retire?fr... |