Sparking Change, One Donation at a Time: Help Us Build Our Future Community Gathering Space

Thank you for your interest in the Maquoketa Green Space Redevelopment Project! We are so excited to recreate this area which was destroyed by a fire in 2008. A permanent stage and restroom facility with amenities will be welcoming to all! Donor levels are listed below. Construction begins in April, 2025.

The total project cost is an estimated $1,450,000. While donor recognition at the Maquoketa Green Space begins at $100, gifts of all amounts are appreciated and can be made at the maquoketagreenspace.org or mailed, just select and click on the button below.

If you have questions contact Nancy Kilburg at (563) 249-6200 or Chuck Current at (515) 314-3114.

History

In early 2008, fire ravished downtown Maquoketa. Several businesses on the east side of Main Street were destroyed.

It is estimated that over 8000 people visit the space on an annual basis today. There are more than 16 events that take place in this space on a yearly basis.

Donor Levels

Gifts with recognition of gift level. Exact displays to be determined

Community Friend

Recognition on donor wall

$100.00  -$499.99

Community Supporter

Recognition on donor wall

$ 500 – $999.99

Community Supporter

Recognition on donor wall

$ 1000 – $2,499.99

Community Supporter

Recognition on donor wall

$ 2,500 – $4,999.99

Community Supporter

Recognition on donor wall

$5,000 – $9,999.99

Community Patron

Recognition on Leader Board 

$ 10,000 – $24,999

Community Partner 

Recognition on Leader Board 

$25,000 – $49,999

Community Leaders

Recognition on Leader Board 

$ 50,000 +

Name a Feature

Gifts associated with a particular feature or furnishing within the green space, will be recognized at the location of or on the adopted feature. Purchased adopted features over $10,000 will be on the Leader Board.

Bike Racks 

$1000
1 of 2 remain

Limestone Seat Block

$1,000
7 of 10 remain

Concrete Dance Floor

$15,000
1 of 1 remain

Park Bench 


Sponsored

Tree Kit designation

$2,500
8 of 10 remain

Visitor/Pet Water Fountains


Sponsored

Covered Picnic bench/tables

$5000
2 of 2 remain

Lamp Post Designation

$5000
3 of 6 remain

Environmental Waste Container

 Dittmer Recycling

Park Safety Sponsor

Osterhaus Pharmacy

Concrete Seat Wall

Amy Redlin Housman

Family Restroom

$15,000
2 of 2 remain

Sensory Play Area

Jackson County Regional Health Center Foundation

Stage Naming

Osterhaus Family in honor of Ann and Bob Osterhaus

Green Space Naming

$250,000
1 of 1 remain