Spragueville, Iowa

Spragueville, a community of 116 residents, is located just west of Preston, Iowa. A canoe access for the Maquoketa River is located north of the community. Agriculture is the primary industry and provides work for the people. Today the community is interested in economic development and commercial projects. The Jackson County Recreational Trail starts in Spragueville and takes visitors for a woodsy 3.7 mile hike along the scenic Maquoketa River. Rural, friendly and strong best describes the community. Housing is a primary interest.

City Government

Mayor: Loras Kilburg, 563-689-5601

City Clerk: Betty Portz

Councilmen: Caroline Bredekamp, Marlin Hoffmann, Allan Felderman, Glen Holdgrafer, Todd Simmons

Treasurer: NolaJean Hoffmann

Meetings: First Thursday of the month, 7:00 p.m., City Hall. For additional information call City Clerk, Leo Rubel at 563-872-3676.

Spragueville, Iowa

Utilities

Electricity: Alliant Energy
Sewer: City of Spragueville
Telephone: Preston Telephone Company

Community Protection - 911 for Emergency

Fire: Preston Fire Department- 563-689-5152
Police: Preston Police Department- 563-689-6868

Churches

Salem Evangelical Lutheran ChurchPastor: Duane A. Priebe
1165 S. Division Street
Worship: Sunday, 10:00 am, Sept-May
Sunday, 9:00 am, June-Aug
Parsonage Office: 563-689-5229

City Parks and Recreation

City Park: A. North of City Hall

Jackson County Recreation Trail: A 3.7 mile crushed rock trail that runs along the Maquoketa River from the east side of Spragueville to County road Z34. This trail is located on an old railroad right of way. The trail is open to hiking, biking and cross country skiing.