Category Archives: Local News

Virtual town hall discusses future of Dubuque’s air service
On Tuesday, the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce and Greater Dubuque Development Corporation hosted a virtual town hall to provide updates about Dubuque's air service. Mayor Brad Cavanagh talked about...
Courtney Chaffee Jun 18, 2025

ESPN’s SportsCenter to visit Field of Dreams during nationwide summer tour
A sports network's flagship program will spotlight an iconic sports movie location this summer. ESPN's SportsCenter will feature the Field of Dreams Movie Site during its "50 States in 50 Days" nation...
Courtney Chaffee Jun 18, 2025

Galena, Jo Daviess County officials to investigate potential new road
Officials with the city of Galena and Jo Daviess County intend to collaborate on a potential new road connecting two major county roadways, which they say could increase motorists' safety and facilita...
Courtney Chaffee Jun 17, 2025

Stonehill Communities earns 2025 Bronze National Quality Award
Stonehill Communities Health Center has been recognized as a 2025 recipient of the Bronze - Commitment to Quality Award by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living ...
Courtney Chaffee Jun 17, 2025

Dubuque man sentenced for fleeing from officers
A man has been sentenced to two years in prison after police said he led officers on a chase in downtown Dubuque. 54-year-old Murrell L. Griffin of Dubuque, recently received the sentence in Iowa Dist...
Courtney Chaffee Jun 17, 2025

Public welcome to submit names for new Dubuque park
The City of Dubuque Parks and Recreation Commission is inviting the community to submit name proposals for a new park in the South Pointe neighborhood. The subdivision developer says the park is set t...
Courtney Chaffee Jun 17, 2025

Judge dismisses Archdiocese of Dubuque from Florida lawsuit involving former local priest
A judge has dismissed the Archdiocese of Dubuque from a Florida lawsuit involving a former Dubuque priest previously charged with sexual abuse. A Charlotte County (Fla.) Judge recently dismissed the a...
Courtney Chaffee Jun 16, 2025

More than $40,000 approved for Dubuque County ethanol infrastructure
The Iowa Renewable Infrastructure Program Board recently approved $1,234,431 in grants to support ethanol production infrastructure in 48 counties. Dubuque County received three grants totaling more t...
Courtney Chaffee Jun 16, 2025

U of I Health Care settles suit in Dubuque man’s death
University of Iowa Health Care is paying a total of $3.5 million to settle two malpractice lawsuits - including one involving a 63-year-old Dubuque man who died in the operating room during a surgery ...
Courtney Chaffee Jun 16, 2025

Dubuque man arrested following fatal hit-and-run crash
Officers from the Dubuque Police Department responded to the intersection of Loras Blvd. and Locust St. at 6:38 p.m. on Thursday, June 12, for a car versus pedestrian collision. 38-year-old Kalissa Re...
Courtney Chaffee Jun 13, 2025