Author Archives: Syndicated Content

20 local arts organization receive grant funds
The Dubuque City Council has approved $250,000 in Operating Support Grant funds for 20 local arts and culture organizations, along with $35,000 for six Special Projects Grants. The grants aim to suppo...
Courtney Chaffee Jul 21, 2025

Illinois motorcyclist injured in Dubuque crash
Police said one person was possibly injured Friday in a Dubuque crash. 61-year-old Bill J. Custer of Galena, Ill., sustained a suspected injury but did not seek medical attention at the scene. Accordi...
Courtney Chaffee Jul 21, 2025

Owner of Copper Kettle enter Dubuque City Council race
The owner of the Copper Kettle bar and grill in Dubuque's North End has entered Dubuque's at-large City Council race, giving long-term incumbent Ric Jones a second challenger. 51-year-old Chris Staver...
Courtney Chaffee Jul 21, 2025

Paul Simon Performs His Rarely-Played 1973 Hit, “Kodachrome,” After Fan Offers Him $20
During his concert at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles on Wednesday (July 16), Paul Simon initially dismissed a fan who shouted out for "Kodachrome" during his encore. "I don't take request...
Erik Thompson Jul 20, 2025

Jason Aldean, Trisha Yearwood, And Old Dominion Top List Of Performers At 2025 Nashville Songwriter Awards
The 2025 Nashville Songwriter Awards is set to take place at the historic Ryman Auditorium on September 23. The event will feature performances by Jason Aldean, Trisha Yearwood, Old Dominion, Lukas Ne...
Erik Thompson Jul 17, 2025

Steve Miller Band Cancel Remaining 2025 Tour Dates Due To Concerns About Extreme Weather
On Wednesday (July 16), the Steve Miller Band announced that they have canceled their entire 31-date 2025 North American tour due to increased weather disasters. The run of shows was scheduled to kick...
Erik Thompson Jul 17, 2025

Connie Francis, First Female Artist To Ever Top Hot 100 Chart, Dies At 87
Connie Francis, known for memorable '50s And '60s hits like "Where the Boys Are" and "Who's Sorry Now?", has died at 87. Her death was confirmed by her friend Ron Roberts, and while the cause of death...
Erik Thompson Jul 17, 2025

Alison Krauss & Union Station, Billy Strings Top List Of 2025 IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards Nominees
Alison Krauss & Union Station, Billy Strings, and the Alison Brown/Steve Martin/Tim O'Brien collaboration, "5 Days Out, 2 Days Back," lead the nominations for the 2025 IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards....
Erik Thompson Jul 16, 2025

Director Of Billy Joel Documentary Shares Update On Singer’s Health: “He’s Doing Physical Therapy, He’s Healing”
Susan Lacy, co-director of the upcoming Billy Joel documentary, Billy Joel: And So It Goes, has provided an update on the singer's health during an appearance on Good Morning America on Wednesday (Jul...
Erik Thompson Jul 16, 2025

Measles exposure in Jo Daviess County
There was another local measles exposure from earlier this month. Jo Daviess County health officials said if you were at The Country Store at Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa, any time between 8 a.m. and 10...
Courtney Chaffee Jul 16, 2025









