City of LaMotte

LaMotte
52054

LaMotte is a community of 312 residents in northeast Jackson County. A picturesque town square park is located in the center of this ethnic German Village. Settled in gentle rolling hills, with clear streams and surrounded by rich farmland, LaMotte is only 15 minutes south of Dubuque. A restored historic narrow gauge railroad depot brings visitors and railroad buffs to the community; tourism is growing in the scenic community. The city government is upgrading the infrastructure in anticipation of economic development. Housing projects are part of development plans.

City Government

Mayor: Paul Konrady

City Clerk: Joyce Kirby

Councilpersons: Leon Koos, Marge Haxmeier, Matt Wagner, Stephanie Kraemer, Michael Ehlinger.

Meetings: First Monday of each month, 7:00 PM, City Hall. For additional information call the City Clerk at 563-773-2260.

Depot

Utilities

Electricity: Maquoketa Valley Rural Electric Co-op & Alliant Energy
Sewer: City of LaMotte
Telephone: LaMotte Telephone Company

Community Protection - 911 for Emergency

Fire: LaMotte Volunteer Fire Department
Police: Jackson County Sheriff's Department

Churches

Holy Rosary Catholic Church
507 Elm Street
563-773-2323
Priest: Rev. Clayton Landherr
Mass: 5:00 PM Saturday

St. Paul Lutheran Church
909 Park Avenue, PO Box 104
563-773-2398 or 563-872-4278
Pastor: Rev. Judy M. Deckert
Sunday Worship: 8:30 am, June 1-Labor Day

Medical Services - 911 for Emergency

Physicians: Served by Dubuque Physicians
Hospital: Served by Dubuque Hospitals

LaMotte Park

City Parks and Recreation

LaMotte City Park: Town Square, shelter, picnic area, play ground equipment,restrooms

Nemmers Park: Water St., shelter, tennis court, water

LaMotte Recreational Park: Elm St., shelter, water, walking trails, baseball diamond