Author Archives: Syndicated Content
‘Wicked’ Tunesmith Stephen Schwartz To Receive Johnny Mercer Award At 2025 Songwriters Hall Of Fame Gala
Stephen Schwartz, the acclaimed songwriter behind Wicked, is set to receive the 2025 Johnny Mercer Award at the Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala in New York City on June 12. The hono...
Mar 11, 2025
Lauryn Hill Performs Alongside Stevie Wonder At Roberta Flack’s Memorial Service
Lauryn Hill made a surprise appearance at the memorial service for soul legend Roberta Flack at New York's Abyssinian Baptist Church on Monday afternoon (March 10). Hill was joined by music legend Ste...
Mar 11, 2025
Dubuque self-service food pantry taken down
A walk-up self-service food pantry known in the Dubuque community as “Big Purple” has been taken down. The box was filled with food, books and other supplies daily that the community relie...
Mar 11, 2025
Cottingham & Butler opening Des Moines-area office
Cottingham & Butler is opening a new office in the Des Moines area. The office, opening in April, will be the Dubuque-based firm’s fourth location in Iowa. There is room for 55 staff members...
Mar 11, 2025
Dubuque city leaders say state mailer provides inaccurate picture of property tax plans
Dubuque city officials say a state-issued property tax flyer headed to mailboxes across the city is misleading and poised to rile up residents already upset over a slight increase in property taxes pr...
Mar 11, 2025
Rick Springfield Just Discovered He Suffered Brain Damage From Stage Fall 25 Years Ago
In a recent interview with People, 75-year-old Rick Springfield revealed that a fall he suffered 25 years ago has left him with brain damage. The singer discovered his brain injury following a recent ...
Mar 10, 2025
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...
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. ...
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...
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...
Mar 10, 2025
