Category Archives: Local News
Federal funds released to Dubuque Regional Airport
The Trump administration has lifted its hold on a critical aviation grant for Dubuque Regional Airport, freeing up $1.5 million the airport had earlier been promised to restore passenger air service. ...
Courtney Chaffee Feb 24, 2025

John Deere laying off more Iowa employees
A major agriculture equipment manufacturer says it will lay off more than 100 workers due to reduced demand and a weakened farm economy. John Deere says it informed 119 employees at John Deere Des Moi...
Courtney Chaffee Feb 22, 2025
Parker developers pitch project to Galena residents at meeting
Developers of a proposed resort in Galena made the case for their project at a public meeting Wednesday night that drew about 125 people to Galena Middle School. The presentation addressed the Parker ...
Courtney Chaffee Feb 21, 2025
New details revealed in Florida civil case against former Dubuque Priest
New details are coming to light in three civil lawsuits against the Archdiocese of Dubuque and former priest Leo Riley. The plaintiffs, who filed these lawsuits in Charlotte County, Florida, where Ril...
Courtney Chaffee Feb 21, 2025

Iowa House Democrats introduce legislation to lower housing costs
Iowa House Democrats have introduced legislation aimed at making housing more affordable for Iowans. There are five bills that have been introduced, part of the “Iowa House Democrats People Over...
Courtney Chaffee Feb 21, 2025

Packers released renderings of Draft plans
The NFL is giving a peek at what the 2025 draft will look like at Lambeau Field. The NFL released renderings Thursday that show the expected setup on the Lambeau Field campus, including the draft thea...
Courtney Chaffee Feb 21, 2025

Packers released renderings of Draft plans
The NFL is giving a peek at what the 2025 draft will look like at Lambeau Field. The NFL released renderings Thursday that show the expected setup on the Lambeau Field campus, including the draft thea...
Courtney Chaffee Feb 21, 2025

Dubuque seeks volunteer reviewers for arts and culture grant applications
The city of Dubuque Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs seeks volunteer grant reviewers to read and score applications for its Operating Support and Special Projects grant programs. Volunteers will pr...
Courtney Chaffee Feb 20, 2025

Dubuque County seeks applicants for boards and commissions
The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors seeks applicants for expiring and vacant positions on several boards and commissions. Boards and commissions with expiring and vacant positions are: Dubuque Cou...
Courtney Chaffee Feb 20, 2025

Dubuque students receive free books through community partnership
The Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque and River Lights Bookstore joined forces to donate 2,700 books to Dubuque Community School District's four Title 1 elementary schools: Lincoln, Audubon, Mar...
Courtney Chaffee Feb 20, 2025