Category Archives: Local News
Combined gaming revenue held steady in 2024 for Dubuque’s 2 casinos
Despite construction-related disruptions, combined gaming revenue at Dubuque's two casinos remained fairly steady last year compared to 2023. Q Casino + Resort and Diamond Jo Casino collectively gener...
Jan 29, 2025
East Dubuque man arrested for OWI
Authorities said an intoxicated driver was injured in a one-vehicle crash in Jo Daviess County. 21-year-old Juan M. Martinez of East Dubuque, Ill., was transported by ambulance to Midwest Medical Cent...
Jan 29, 2025
1 injured East Dubuque brush fire
Officials said one person was transported to a hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation following a fire Tuesday afternoon near East Dubuque. East Dubuque and Menominee-Dunleith fire departments re...
Jan 29, 2025
Galena City Council fills seat following member’s death
A former Jo Daviess County Board member will temporarily fill a seat on the Galena City Council that was vacated by the death of a longtime member. The council voted unanimously at its meeting this we...
Jan 29, 2025
Most pediatric services to continue after Grand River pulls inpatient providers from Finley
Officials for a Dubuque hospital say most of its pediatric services will continue after Grand River Medical Group pediatricians opted out of providing inpatient care there. Earlier this month, UnityPo...
Jan 29, 2025
Stone Cliff Winery under new ownership
A well-known Dubuque winery is now under new ownership. Dave Fritz and Chad Walsh recently purchased Stone Cliff Winery, located within the iconic Dubuque Star Brewery building. The riverfront winery ...
Jan 29, 2025
Driver crashes into wall of Dubuque business
Police said a driver crashed into the wall of a Dubuque business. 87-year-old William A. Rhomberg of Dubuque, reported minor injuries but was not transported by ambulance to a hospital, according to D...
Jan 29, 2025
Galena store offering permanent presence for local crafters
A longtime resale business has remodeled its Galena store to offer a permanent presence to local craftspeople. EZ Sell USA recently added 20 vendor booths to its store to rent to local crafters, artis...
Jan 29, 2025
Driver intentionally struck teenager with vehicle in Dubuque
Police said a driver intentionally struck a 17-year-old girl with a vehicle during a disturbance last summer in Dubuque. 46-year-old Melissa J. Neuhaus, 46, of Dubuque, was arrested at 4 p.m. Saturday...
Jan 29, 2025
Darlington lumber company acquired by Iowa company
A longtime Darlington, Wis., lumber supplier has been acquired by an Iowa company. Nodolf Lumber recently was acquired by MetalTek, a division of Elma, Iowa-based Busti Lumber. Together, the two divis...
Jan 28, 2025
