Category Archives: Local News

Volunteer Fire Departments Receive Iowa DNR Grants
Five local volunteer fire departments have received grants from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Cascade, Centralia/Peosta, Greeley, Key West and Maquoketa fire departments are among 131 rura...
Mark Evenstad Nov 30, 2023

Woman Arrested For Possession of Meth
Dubuque Police arrested 33 year old Marie Bissey of Dubuque around 1 a.m. on Wednesday in the 2600 block of Rockdale Road on charges of possession of methamphetamine–second offense, and possessi...
Mark Evenstad Nov 30, 2023

Deer Hunters Report Successful Increase In Jo Daviess County
Hunters in Jo Daviess County harvested a preliminary total of 967 deer during the first weekend of the Illinois firearm deer season. The total from Nov. 17 to 19 represents an increase from the 843 de...
Mark Evenstad Nov 30, 2023

Dodgeville Poisoning trial begins
A father and son charged with poisoning and killing a Dodgeville woman stood for trial Tuesday. It’s the first day of what’s scheduled to be the seven-day trial for father Aric Way and son...
Mark Evenstad Nov 29, 2023

Apple River Man Arrested For Third Degree Burglary
An Apple River man was arrested on burglary charges Monday. 37 year old Anthony Stocks was arrested around 3 p.m. Monday at the Dubuque Law Enforcement Center on a warrant charging two counts of third...
Mark Evenstad Nov 29, 2023

Dubuque Man Arrested For Domestic Assault With Injury
Police in Dubuque arrested 26 year old Devin McHenry of Dubuque around 6:45 p.m. Monday at his residence on a charge of domestic assault with injury.
Mark Evenstad Nov 29, 2023

Dubuque Woman Arrested Theft and Disorderly Conduct
Dubuque Police arrested 22 year old Alexis Scovel of Dubuque at around 7:45 p.m. Monday at the Dubuque Law Enforcement Center on a warrant charging second-degree theft and disorderly conduct.
Mark Evenstad Nov 29, 2023
Selling Crack Cocaine Sends Man To Prison
A man who sold crack cocaine near three Dubuque playgrounds was sentenced Tuesday to more than 15 years in federal prison. 35 year old Orlandis Murriel of Dubuque received a 188-month prison term in U...
Mark Evenstad Nov 29, 2023

Platteville Could Go To Referendum For Operating Costs
Platteville Community School District officials may bring a referendum before voters this spring to help cover the district's operating costs. The operating referendum school board members are conside...
Mark Evenstad Nov 29, 2023
Workers Still On Strike At East Dubuque Nitrogen Fertilizer Plant
Striking workers at an East Dubuque fertilizer plant said they are "standing strong" as labor negotiations resume with their employer. The strike at East Dubuque Nitrogen Fertilizers LLC began October...
Mark Evenstad Nov 29, 2023