Category Archives: Local News
Dubuque organization to host comedian’s appearance this summer
An area organization that offers creative opportunities for adults with disabilities will host an appearance by a nationally known comedian this summer. Creative Expression Workshops is bringing Scott...
Courtney Chaffee Mar 10, 2025

Dubuque school board to consider agreements for elementary school renovation project
Dubuque Community School Board members are expected to consider approval of an amended contract for an elementary school renovation project at their upcoming meeting. The board will meet at 5:30 p.m. ...
Courtney Chaffee Mar 10, 2025
1 injured when driver hits bicyclist in Dubuque
Police said a bicyclist was injured Saturday when he was struck by a vehicle in Dubuque. 69-year-old Michael T. Haferbecker of Dubuque, complained of hip pain but was not taken by ambulance to a hospi...
Courtney Chaffee Mar 10, 2025

Citizens’ police academy planned in Galena
Galena Police Department seeks participants for an upcoming Citizens’ Police Academy. The academy will run from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday nights for 11 weeks beginning April 17, according to an on...
Courtney Chaffee Mar 10, 2025

Stockton man injured in crash with semi
Authorities said one person was injured Saturday when his vehicle struck a semi-tractor trailer near Stockton. 26-year-old K.C. James Huffman-Wiezchowski of Galena, sustained non-life-threatening inju...
Courtney Chaffee Mar 10, 2025

Dairy group seeks candidates for Dubuque County royalty
Dubuque County Dairy Association seeks candidates for Dubuque County Dairy Princess and other royalty. The Dubuque County Dairy Princess is open to 16- to 24-year-olds who live or work on a dairy farm...
Courtney Chaffee Mar 07, 2025

Loras College chapel bells to ring again
Loras College announced Thursday that they are bringing back a campus tradition: the ringing of the Christ the King Chapel bells. The bells have been silent for nearly seven years due to a restoration...
Courtney Chaffee Mar 07, 2025
Dubuque County deputy resigns following public outcry
A newly hired Dubuque County Sheriff's Department deputy resigned today, following significant public outcry related to a previously dismissed criminal charge. Matthew Pothoff resigned after the depar...
Courtney Chaffee Mar 06, 2025

Hazel Green woman arrested for assault in Dubuque
Dubuque police arrested 36-year-old Sara M. Roth of Hazel Green at 2:36 p.m. Tuesday at Dubuque Law Enforcement Center on a warrant charging domestic assault with injury.
Courtney Chaffee Mar 06, 2025

Dubuque center to host workshop on law literacy, police interactions
A free workshop in Dubuque will showcase law literacy and interaction with law enforcement. The Law and Your Community will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 26, at the Multicultural Family Center....
Courtney Chaffee Mar 06, 2025