Category Archives: Local News
131,000 may not receive SNAP benefits due to shutdown
State officials say it's possible 131,000 Iowa households will not receive federal food assistance in November if the government shutdown continues. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services offici...
Oct 20, 2025
Dubuque looking two add three more housing developments
The city of Dubuque is poised to add three new housing developments in central, walkable neighborhoods downtown. Local developers want to turn historical buildings on Central Avenue, Main and Iowa str...
Oct 20, 2025
Pedestrian hit in Dubuque crosswalk
Police said one person was possibly injured after being struck by a car Friday. 37-year-old Jennifer A. Lightbody of Dubuque, complained of pain after the incident. According to a police crash report,...
Oct 20, 2025
One person transported following two-vehicle crash in Jo Daviess County
Authorities said one person was taken to a hospital after a crash around 6:30 p.m. Friday on Highway 20, west of South Willow Road in Jo Daviess County. 62-year-old Francis S. Fons of Chicago, was tra...
Oct 20, 2025
Stockton woman injured in Jo Daviess County crash
A Stockton woman suffered non-life-threatening injuries Wednesday morning when police say she lost control of her vehicle on Highway 20 East and South Becker Road in Jo Daviess County. 45-year-old Jes...
Oct 20, 2025
UW-Platteville to close Baraboo Sauk County campus in May
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville will be ceasing operations on its Baraboo Sauk County campus, effective May 22, 2026. The decision came after “careful consideration,” and that stud...
Oct 17, 2025
39th annual Tri-State Agriculture Lender’s Seminar held later this month
Experts on dairy risk management, farm policy, climatology and more will be featured at an upcoming seminar in Dubuque. The 39th annual Tri-State Agriculture Lender's Seminar will be held from 9:45 a....
Oct 17, 2025
Four people arrested for ATM jackpotting scheme in Dubuque
Police said a group of four people attempted an ATM ‘jackpotting’ in Dubuque. 34-year-old Anneiro J. Alana Rendiles, 32-year-old Winder M. Cardenas Sayabedra, 23-year-old Wilson E. Colmena...
Oct 17, 2025
John Deere to relocate product testing from Des Moines and Ottumwa plants
John Deere is set to relocate its product verification and validation testing from its Ottumwa Works and Des Moines Works facilities to other locations within Iowa and Illinois. This move aims to redu...
Oct 16, 2025
Alliant Energy unveils new Battery Energy Storage System in Grant County
Alliant Energy announced the successful integration of its first 100-megawatt Battery Energy Storage System or BESS in Grant County, enhancing energy storage capabilities. The newly operational batter...
Oct 16, 2025
