Category Archives: Local News
Dubuque creates new lease agreement with Dubuque Marine
The city of Dubuque has struck a new lease agreement with the owners of the Dubuque Marina that should keep the popular recreation spot in business for decades to come while increasing revenue for the...
Nov 03, 2025
Dubuque toddler tested positive for meth
Police said a Dubuque toddler tested positive for methamphetamine after a woman used the drug in the presence of the child. 34-year-old Molly A. Manemann of Dubuque was arrested at 10 a.m. Friday at D...
Nov 03, 2025
University extensions hosting annual Driftless Region Beef Conference
University extension services in Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin will hold the 14th annual Driftless Region Beef Conference in January in Dubuque. The event will be held Jan. 22 and 23 at Grand River Cen...
Nov 03, 2025
Dubuque schools to host presentation about AI exploitation
The Dubuque Community School District will host "Safeguarding Students: AI, Technology, and the Fight Against Exploitation" on Wednesday, Nov. 12, at 6 p.m. in Lass Auditorium at Roosevelt Middle Scho...
Oct 30, 2025
Dubuque elementary school named as Blue Ribbon School
Governor Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Education announced Wednesday that four Iowa schools have been selected as the state's inaugural Iowa Blue Ribbon Schools for 2025. Formerly the Nation...
Oct 30, 2025
Work on Dubuque Flood Gates can continue
Following a review of the hydraulic modeling and water sampling results, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has determined that they will not need further environmental analysis and appro...
Oct 30, 2025
Clarke University president resigns
Clarke University’s president departed the school this week. Officials for the Dubuque College announced Tuesday that Fletcher Lamkin had resigned his position and that the board of trustees acc...
Oct 29, 2025
Randy Feenstra running for Iowa governor
Iowa Congressman Randy Feenstra has officially announced his candidacy for Iowa governor. Feenstra, a native of Hull, Iowa, has represented Iowa’s 4th congressional district since 2021. In his c...
Oct 29, 2025
Hy-Vee donating $100,000 to area food banks
Midwest grocery store chain Hy-Vee announced Tuesday it will donate $100,000 to Feeding America food banks in its region. In Dubuque, local Hy-Vees are running a donation drive through November 9 due ...
Oct 29, 2025
American Red Cross reminds everyone to check smoke alarms
The American Red Cross is encouraging everyone to take the time to check their smoke alarms while turning back their clocks on November 2nd. In 2025, local Red Cross volunteers have responded to help ...
Oct 29, 2025
