Category Archives: Local News

In-person early voting starts today for Dubuque elections
Sample ballots for the November 5th City of Dubuque and Dubuque School Board Election are available on the Dubuque County Elections website. In-person early voting begins today [October 15th] at the a...
Courtney Chaffee Oct 15, 2025

Man arrested for displaying knife during Dubuque disturbance
Police said a man displayed a knife during a disturbance this summer in Dubuque. 33-year-old Jacob L. Marcov of Albia, Iowa, was arrested at 3:36 a.m. Monday in Dyersville on warrants charging assault...
Courtney Chaffee Oct 15, 2025

She Unites hosts developmental psychologist
A developmental psychologist will discuss the complexities and intimacies of motherhood during a free presentation in Dubuque. Lisa Grinde will present "Striving to be the World's Okayest Mom" from 6:...
Courtney Chaffee Oct 14, 2025

Dubuque offers yard waste pick-up services
The city of Dubuque is reminding residents of its yard waste pickup services this fall. The Dubuque Public Works Department offers scheduled leaf rake-out collections and regular yard waste collection...
Courtney Chaffee Oct 14, 2025

Rod Blum suspends campaign for U.S. House
Not even a month after announcing his candidacy for Iowa's Second Congressional District, Rod Blum has suspended it. Blum announced on September 18 he was entering the race. He served in Congress from...
Courtney Chaffee Oct 14, 2025

Rail service restored following Nora, IL derailment
Candain National has restored rail service in Nora, IL following Thursday's derailment of 17 cars carrying ethanol. Canadian National temporarily reopened the crossing at North Stagecoach Trail to the...
Courtney Chaffee Oct 14, 2025

Four people injured in Dubuque crash
Police said a crash in Dubuque resulted in four people, including two children, being taken to a hospital Friday. 43-year-old Beverly T. Hilang of Dubuque, and her two minor passengers of Dubuque, wer...
Courtney Chaffee Oct 13, 2025

Dubuque School Board expected to approve two facilities projects
Dubuque Community School Board members are expected to approve agreements for two facilities improvement projects at their upcoming meeting. The board will meet at 5:30 p.m. today [Monday, Oct. 13,] a...
Courtney Chaffee Oct 13, 2025

Man arrested in Dubuque for flashing gun from a vehicle
Police said a vehicle passenger flashed a gun at a driver of another vehicle in Dubuque. 21-year-old Marke R. Powell-Moore of Dubuque was arrested at 9:23 p.m. Saturday at Dubuque Law Enforcement Cent...
Courtney Chaffee Oct 13, 2025

Wendt Cancer Center hosts annual Halloween event
A Dubuque health care provider will hold an annual Halloween event next week. Wendt Regional Cancer Center will hold its fifth Trunk or Treat event from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at Delhi Medical Cent...
Courtney Chaffee Oct 09, 2025