Portion of Maquoketa Blocked Off For Chemical Leak

Authorities in Maquoketa re-opened a portion of the town that was blocked off while a “gas-based chemical leak” was contained and cleaned Monday morning. The leak was first reported by officials in a text message alert sent to Maquoketa residents at approximately 10:50 a.m. on Monday. A social media post on the city’s Facebook page said traffic was limited in the North Main Street corridor and surrounding blocks as the leak was contained. City officials asked businesses and residents to shelter in place until approximately 11:30 a.m., at which time a social media post said the leak had been contained and cleaned. City officials said the public was not in danger while cleanup efforts took place.