Category Archives: Local News
Dubuque elementary school named as Blue Ribbon School
Governor Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Education announced Wednesday that four Iowa schools have been selected as the state's inaugural Iowa Blue Ribbon Schools for 2025. Formerly the Nation...
Oct 30, 2025
Work on Dubuque Flood Gates can continue
Following a review of the hydraulic modeling and water sampling results, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has determined that they will not need further environmental analysis and appro...
Oct 30, 2025
Clarke University president resigns
Clarke University’s president departed the school this week. Officials for the Dubuque College announced Tuesday that Fletcher Lamkin had resigned his position and that the board of trustees acc...
Oct 29, 2025
Randy Feenstra running for Iowa governor
Iowa Congressman Randy Feenstra has officially announced his candidacy for Iowa governor. Feenstra, a native of Hull, Iowa, has represented Iowa’s 4th congressional district since 2021. In his c...
Oct 29, 2025
Hy-Vee donating $100,000 to area food banks
Midwest grocery store chain Hy-Vee announced Tuesday it will donate $100,000 to Feeding America food banks in its region. In Dubuque, local Hy-Vees are running a donation drive through November 9 due ...
Oct 29, 2025
American Red Cross reminds everyone to check smoke alarms
The American Red Cross is encouraging everyone to take the time to check their smoke alarms while turning back their clocks on November 2nd. In 2025, local Red Cross volunteers have responded to help ...
Oct 29, 2025
Dubuque Police warn of scams involving Housing Services Department
Dubuque police have issued a warning about a scam reported in the area. According to an online announcement, the scam involves letters or phone calls indicating that the "Housing Services Department" ...
Oct 28, 2025
NICC dental program receives $50,000 grant
The Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) Dental Assisting program has been awarded a $50,000 Community of Health grant from the Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation. The award will support critical equi...
Oct 28, 2025
Denver Air adds third national carrier to interline ticketing agreements
A third carrier option is available to Denver Air Connection travelers using Dubuque Regional Airport. According to a press release, Delta Airlines now allows travelers to book flights to and from Dub...
Oct 28, 2025
Libraries turn to other book sources following closure of national supplier
Several area public libraries are overhauling their systems of supplying books to readers - and some are turning to local bookstores or alternatives such as Amazon to get the titles they need. Plattev...
Oct 28, 2025
