Category Archives: Local News
Fire destroyed garage on Dubuque’s North End
Officials said an early morning fire destroyed a garage in Dubuque. Firefighters responded at approximately 1:33 a.m. Monday morning to the rear of 1218 Lincoln Ave., for a report of a garage fire, ac...
Nov 11, 2025
One person dead following Carroll County, IL crash
On Monday around 1:20 p.m., the Carroll County Sheriff's Office Dispatch Center received a report of a one-vehicle crash on Highway 52, west of Vanbuskirk Road between Mt. Carroll and Lanark, IL. Emer...
Nov 11, 2025
Portion of Kerper Blvd to close until July 2027
A portion of Kerper Boulevard between East 12th Street and East 16th Street will close next week until July 2027. The closure, which is due to construction on a flood mitigation project, will take eff...
Nov 07, 2025
University of Dubuque launches ‘Community Reach 99’ program
The University of Dubuque has launched an academic pathway designed to help transfer students from Iowa's community colleges complete undergraduate degrees. The pathway, Community Reach 99, is designe...
Nov 07, 2025
Sen. Grassley says there will be bailout for farmers
Iowa U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says there will be a bailout to assist farmers dealing with the impacts of the government shutdown and Trump Administration tariffs. Grassley told reporters Wednesday,...
Nov 07, 2025
Dubuque celebrates ribbon cutting of 911 dispatch center
Dubuque celebrated the ribbon cutting for their new 911 dispatch center Thursday afternoon. The room was full of community members as city and county officials spoke about the new build...
Nov 07, 2025
Dubuque creates new lease agreement with Dubuque Marine
The city of Dubuque has struck a new lease agreement with the owners of the Dubuque Marina that should keep the popular recreation spot in business for decades to come while increasing revenue for the...
Nov 03, 2025
Dubuque toddler tested positive for meth
Police said a Dubuque toddler tested positive for methamphetamine after a woman used the drug in the presence of the child. 34-year-old Molly A. Manemann of Dubuque was arrested at 10 a.m. Friday at D...
Nov 03, 2025
University extensions hosting annual Driftless Region Beef Conference
University extension services in Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin will hold the 14th annual Driftless Region Beef Conference in January in Dubuque. The event will be held Jan. 22 and 23 at Grand River Cen...
Nov 03, 2025
Dubuque schools to host presentation about AI exploitation
The Dubuque Community School District will host "Safeguarding Students: AI, Technology, and the Fight Against Exploitation" on Wednesday, Nov. 12, at 6 p.m. in Lass Auditorium at Roosevelt Middle Scho...
Oct 30, 2025
