Category Archives: Local News
Jo Daviess County Courthouse to reopen next week
The Jo Daviess County Courthouse is opening next week following a nearly $18 million facelift. The courthouse has been under renovations since the spring of 2024 to reconfigure its interior and enhanc...
Oct 21, 2025
City of Dubuque creates survey for park improvements
The City of Dubuque Parks and Recreation Department is set to enhance local parks with new play equipment and rubber surfacing at Gay Park, Jefferson Park, Madison Park, and near the Fuhrman Pavilion ...
Oct 21, 2025
Bailey Zimmerman to perform at Jones County Fair
A multi-platinum country singer songwriter will appear at next year's Great Jones County Fair. Bailey Zimmerman will appear at 8 p.m. July 23 at the fair. According to an online announcement, Zimmerma...
Oct 21, 2025
Black Hawk Bridge officially closed
The Black Hawk Bridge that connects Wisconsin to Iowa officially closed Monday morning, forcing commuters to find alternative routes for the next two years while crews demolish the old structure and b...
Oct 21, 2025
Platteville Pool could open by July 1
Construction of a new pool will start shortly at Platteville Family Aquatic Center. But right now, there is not much to look at. The Common Council on Tuesday unanimously authorized construction manag...
Oct 21, 2025
Platteville Common Council approves resolution to support Dubuque Airport, no financial support
In a unanimous decision last week, Platteville Common Council approved a resolution expressing the city’s support for Dubuque’s efforts to retain commercial air service. A council memo pre...
Oct 21, 2025
131,000 may not receive SNAP benefits due to shutdown
State officials say it's possible 131,000 Iowa households will not receive federal food assistance in November if the government shutdown continues. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services offici...
Oct 20, 2025
Dubuque looking two add three more housing developments
The city of Dubuque is poised to add three new housing developments in central, walkable neighborhoods downtown. Local developers want to turn historical buildings on Central Avenue, Main and Iowa str...
Oct 20, 2025
Pedestrian hit in Dubuque crosswalk
Police said one person was possibly injured after being struck by a car Friday. 37-year-old Jennifer A. Lightbody of Dubuque, complained of pain after the incident. According to a police crash report,...
Oct 20, 2025
One person transported following two-vehicle crash in Jo Daviess County
Authorities said one person was taken to a hospital after a crash around 6:30 p.m. Friday on Highway 20, west of South Willow Road in Jo Daviess County. 62-year-old Francis S. Fons of Chicago, was tra...
Oct 20, 2025
