Category Archives: Local News

Commercial Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Grant Program
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites Wisconsin farmers and cooperating entities to apply for commercial Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Program research g...
Mark Evenstad Nov 14, 2023

Dominican Sisters restructuring space
The Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa are updating and reallocating space in their Stone and Convent buildings. This update includes installing a geothermal HVAC system. Sinsinawa Book and Gift Gallery w...
Mark Evenstad Nov 14, 2023

Florida Man Arrested for going armed with intent
Police said a Florida man displayed a handgun during an argument with another man during a disturbance in Dubuque. 23-year-old David R. Hall of Fort Pierce, Fla., was arrested at 4:24 a.m. Sunday in t...
Mark Evenstad Nov 14, 2023

Individuals Identified from Dubuque County crash
Authorities have released the names of three of the four individuals injured in a Dubuque County crash last week. The crash, which remains under investigation occurred at approximately 9:30 p.m. Satur...
Mark Evenstad Nov 14, 2023

Dubuque Schools look to update graduation requirements
Dubuque Community School Board members next week will consider approving updated district graduation requirements that reduce the number of credits needed to graduate and give students more flexibilit...
Courtney Chaffee Nov 11, 2023

Platteville Brewery Closes
A new brewery in Platteville has announced it is closing after being in business for just three months. UpDraft Brewery, which opened in mid-August, officially closed Thursday after the business faile...
Courtney Chaffee Nov 11, 2023

Saputo begins layoffs
Staff reductions at a goat-cheese manufacturing plant in Belmont will begin Saturday, Nov. 11, ahead of the facility’s permanent closure early next year. Saputo Cheese USA this week filed a layo...
Courtney Chaffee Nov 11, 2023

Day On The Farm To Be Held Saturday
Everyone is invited to Day On The Farm tomorrow (Saturday) from 10am to 1pm presented by the Platteville Regional Chamber at the UW-Platteville Pioneer Farm. In conjunction with Family Day, the Chambe...
Mark Evenstad Nov 10, 2023

Countertop Manufacturer Plans Expansion in Dubuque
A Dubuque countertop manufacturer plans to create 10 new jobs as part of a $1.5 million expansion project. Vanguard Enterprises Inc. intends to add 30,000 square feet to its facility on Synergy Court ...
Mark Evenstad Nov 10, 2023

City of Dubuque planning three new parks
The City of Dubuque Park Division is currently developing plans for parks in the English Ridge, Eagle Valley, and Westbrook neighborhoods with construction scheduled for summer 2024. While a neighborh...
Mark Evenstad Nov 10, 2023