Category Archives: Local News

UNI offering in-state tuition rates to neighboring states
Wisconsin students will pay less to attend the University of Northern Iowa. The Board of Regents approved the “Neighboring State Rate” Wednesday, so starting this fall, Wisconsin and Iowa ...
Courtney Chaffee Aug 01, 2025
Man stabbed another during disturbance in Dubuque
Police said a man stabbed another during a disturbance in Dubuque. 45-year-old Denona Ward Jr. of Dubuque, was arrested shortly after midnight Thursday at his residence on charges of going armed with ...
Courtney Chaffee Aug 01, 2025

East Dubuque council approves fiscal year 2024 audit
Nearly two years after East Dubuque officials began sounding the alarm about the municipality's financial situation, the city continues its progress toward financial stability. City Council members th...
Courtney Chaffee Jul 31, 2025

Dubuque teen sentenced to prison for assault on police officer
A Dubuque teenager who threatened police with a knife, leading officers to shoot him, was sentenced this week to 10 years in prison. Lorenzo K. Cruz, now 17, received the sentence from Judge Monica Ac...
Courtney Chaffee Jul 31, 2025

Dubuque’s casinos see slight year-over-year decrease in June revenue
Reports from the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission show that monthly revenue decreased at both Q Casino + Resort and Diamond Jo Casino compared to June 2024. Q Casino + Resort generated $3,908,604 in ...
Courtney Chaffee Jul 31, 2025

Dubuque County Fair attendance down for 2025
Officials said hot weather and a lack of big-name concerts contributed to lower attendance at the Dubuque County Fair this year, but they are still pleased with the turnout. About 40,000 people attend...
Courtney Chaffee Jul 31, 2025

Farley dairy CAFO expansion on hold after Iowa DNR review
A proposed expansion of a concentrated animal feeding operation in Farley has been paused by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, following a Dubuque County Board of Supervisors vote declining to...
Courtney Chaffee Jul 31, 2025

Miracle Treat Day at participating Dairy Queen locations
If you're feeling the heat, today is the day to stop by Dairy Queen for a blizzard as part of their Miracle Treat Day. For every Blizzard Treat sold on Miracle Treat Day at participating locations, $1...
Courtney Chaffee Jul 31, 2025

Celsius recalls after High Noon vodka seltzer was lislabeled
High Noon is issuing a voluntary recall of its vodka seltzer after some cases were mislabeled as Celsius energy drinks, potentially resulting in someone accidentally drinking alcohol. The Food and Dru...
Courtney Chaffee Jul 31, 2025

Iowa Democrats face long odds to regain their top spot ahead of the 2028 primaries
Ahead of the 2024 presidential primaries, Iowa Democrats launched a Hail Mary to save their status as an early nominating state. After the disastrous rollout of an app in 2020 that delayed the results...
Courtney Chaffee Jul 30, 2025