Category Archives: Local News
Stockton woman injured in Jo Daviess County crash
A Stockton woman suffered non-life-threatening injuries Wednesday morning when police say she lost control of her vehicle on Highway 20 East and South Becker Road in Jo Daviess County. 45-year-old Jes...
Oct 20, 2025
UW-Platteville to close Baraboo Sauk County campus in May
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville will be ceasing operations on its Baraboo Sauk County campus, effective May 22, 2026. The decision came after “careful consideration,” and that stud...
Oct 17, 2025
39th annual Tri-State Agriculture Lender’s Seminar held later this month
Experts on dairy risk management, farm policy, climatology and more will be featured at an upcoming seminar in Dubuque. The 39th annual Tri-State Agriculture Lender's Seminar will be held from 9:45 a....
Oct 17, 2025
Four people arrested for ATM jackpotting scheme in Dubuque
Police said a group of four people attempted an ATM ‘jackpotting’ in Dubuque. 34-year-old Anneiro J. Alana Rendiles, 32-year-old Winder M. Cardenas Sayabedra, 23-year-old Wilson E. Colmena...
Oct 17, 2025
John Deere to relocate product testing from Des Moines and Ottumwa plants
John Deere is set to relocate its product verification and validation testing from its Ottumwa Works and Des Moines Works facilities to other locations within Iowa and Illinois. This move aims to redu...
Oct 16, 2025
Alliant Energy unveils new Battery Energy Storage System in Grant County
Alliant Energy announced the successful integration of its first 100-megawatt Battery Energy Storage System or BESS in Grant County, enhancing energy storage capabilities. The newly operational batter...
Oct 16, 2025
Iowa DOT officially switched to winter operations
The Iowa Department of Transportation flipped to its first official day of winter operations Wednesday, saying equipment, supplies and plans are in place to respond when fall weather turns slick. DOT ...
Oct 16, 2025
Dyersville adopts resolution supporting Dubuque Airport
Members of the Dyersville City Council expressed unanimous support for efforts to retain air service at the Dubuque Regional Airport with a resolution this month. The resolution cited the importance o...
Oct 16, 2025
Dubuque Schools approve contract for School Resource Officers
Dubuque Community School District board members this week approved a $376,940 professional services contract with the city of Dubuque for school resource officers for this school year. The district is...
Oct 16, 2025
Local counties consider supporting RTA
Dubuque, Delaware and Jackson counties are considering a combined $100,000 contribution to support the Region 8 Regional Transit Authority, which provides demand-response transportation for vulnerable...
Oct 15, 2025
