Category Archives: Local News

Dubuque Initiatives’ rebate program for flights extended
An initiative to boost flights at Dubuque Regional Airport is being extended through the end of this year. A rebate program sponsored by Dubuque Initiatives allows consumers to receive a $100 reimburs...
Syndicated Content Oct 24, 2025

Julien Dubuque Bridge repairs in 2026 will spark closures
Iowa transportation officials expect a series of Julien Dubuque Bridge repairs to begin in the spring or summer of next year. A press released issued this week by Iowa Department of Transportation sta...
Syndicated Content Oct 24, 2025
One person killed in crash near Galena
Authorities said one person was killed Tuesday in Jo Daviess County when their vehicle struck a tree and caught fire. Authorities are withholding the name of the deceased until family members can be n...
Courtney Chaffee Oct 21, 2025

Galena hosts annual Halloween parade this weekend
The city of Galena will host its 45th annual Halloween parade and festival this weekend. The festivities will take place Saturday, Oct. 25, in downtown Galena. The announcement states that the Univers...
Courtney Chaffee Oct 21, 2025

Jo Daviess County Courthouse to reopen next week
The Jo Daviess County Courthouse is opening next week following a nearly $18 million facelift. The courthouse has been under renovations since the spring of 2024 to reconfigure its interior and enhanc...
Courtney Chaffee Oct 21, 2025

City of Dubuque creates survey for park improvements
The City of Dubuque Parks and Recreation Department is set to enhance local parks with new play equipment and rubber surfacing at Gay Park, Jefferson Park, Madison Park, and near the Fuhrman Pavilion ...
Courtney Chaffee Oct 21, 2025

Bailey Zimmerman to perform at Jones County Fair
A multi-platinum country singer songwriter will appear at next year's Great Jones County Fair. Bailey Zimmerman will appear at 8 p.m. July 23 at the fair. According to an online announcement, Zimmerma...
Courtney Chaffee Oct 21, 2025

Black Hawk Bridge officially closed
The Black Hawk Bridge that connects Wisconsin to Iowa officially closed Monday morning, forcing commuters to find alternative routes for the next two years while crews demolish the old structure and b...
Courtney Chaffee Oct 21, 2025

Platteville Pool could open by July 1
Construction of a new pool will start shortly at Platteville Family Aquatic Center. But right now, there is not much to look at. The Common Council on Tuesday unanimously authorized construction manag...
Courtney Chaffee Oct 21, 2025

Platteville Common Council approves resolution to support Dubuque Airport, no financial support
In a unanimous decision last week, Platteville Common Council approved a resolution expressing the city’s support for Dubuque’s efforts to retain commercial air service. A council memo pre...
Courtney Chaffee Oct 21, 2025









