MAQUOKETA, Iowa - A friend of the man accused of robbing the Andrew branch of Maquoketa State Bank testified Tuesday afternoon that Jason Brown asked him if he wanted to participate in a robbery. Charles "Tennessee" Pledge, of Dubuque, said he has known Brown for several years.
Two men caught on tape robbing Maquoketa State Bank on Thursday in Andrew, Iowa, remained at large Friday. The Jackson County Sheriff's Department released more details about the robbery at 16 W. Benton St.
MAQUOKETA, Iowa - The man accused of robbing the Andrew branch of Maquoketa State Bank last September testified Wednesday morning that he wasn't in Iowa the day of the robbery. Jason Brown, 31, took the stand in Jackson County District Court to say that he was in Milwaukee on Sept. 2, 2010, and did not rob the bank. Brown is charged with first-degree robbery.
MAQUOKETA, Iowa - The Milwaukee man who was convicted of robbing the Andrew branch of Maquoketa State Bank was emotional when he said during sentencing Friday morning that he didn't rob the bank and wouldn't have threatened the lone teller. Jason Brown, 31, was sentenced to 25 years in prison, which includes a 70 percent minimum, or 17 1/2 years, to be served.
A Maquoketa-area project to collect school supplies for needy children continues this week. The "Stuff the Bus" school supply drive is sponsored by Maquoketa State Bank.
MAQUOKETA, Iowa - The lone teller at Maquoketa State Bank's Andrew office described in emotional detail during a trial Monday how a man shoved a gun in her face, told her to get on the ground and demanded money. The teller, Tina Lanning, told the jury that two black men walked into the bank at 3:17 p.m. Sept. 2, 2010, and asked to open a loan or cash a check. Lanning said she couldn't do either.
MAQUOKETA, Iowa - The trial for a Milwaukee man charged with robbing the Andrew branch of the Maquoketa State Bank nearly a year ago will start today in Jackson County District Court. Jackson County Attorney Chris Raker estimated the trial for Jason Brown, 31, should last five days.
MAQUOKETA, Iowa - The Ohnward Fine Arts Center, 1215 E. Platt St., and Peace Pipe Players will host "Jury's Irish Cabaret, featuring Tony Kenny," at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 13. Advance tickets are $22 for adults and $13 for students 18 and younger, available at the center from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily or from Osterhaus Pharmacy or the Maquoketa State Bank.
A community-wide charitable sharing program is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. The Christmas Start Program, operated by Maquoketa Community Services, matches hundreds of generous givers with needy recipients every year. People are invited to "reach for a star" by taking a star with a name and wish list of either a senior or a child from special trees at Maquoketa State Bank or U.S. Bank. The items to be given out are wrapped with the identifying stars attached and returned to the bank.
MAQUOKETA, IOWA - The Ohnward Fine Arts Center, will host The Harry James Orchestra, featuring Fred Radke, at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 30. Adult tickets are $22 in advance or $25 at the door, and student tickets are $13 in advance or $15 at the door. They are available at the center from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., as well as Osterhaus Pharmacy and the Maquoketa State Bank main office.
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