Category Archives: Local News
Iowa DOT officially switched to winter operations
The Iowa Department of Transportation flipped to its first official day of winter operations Wednesday, saying equipment, supplies and plans are in place to respond when fall weather turns slick. DOT ...
Oct 16, 2025
Dyersville adopts resolution supporting Dubuque Airport
Members of the Dyersville City Council expressed unanimous support for efforts to retain air service at the Dubuque Regional Airport with a resolution this month. The resolution cited the importance o...
Oct 16, 2025
Dubuque Schools approve contract for School Resource Officers
Dubuque Community School District board members this week approved a $376,940 professional services contract with the city of Dubuque for school resource officers for this school year. The district is...
Oct 16, 2025
Local counties consider supporting RTA
Dubuque, Delaware and Jackson counties are considering a combined $100,000 contribution to support the Region 8 Regional Transit Authority, which provides demand-response transportation for vulnerable...
Oct 15, 2025
In-person early voting starts today for Dubuque elections
Sample ballots for the November 5th City of Dubuque and Dubuque School Board Election are available on the Dubuque County Elections website. In-person early voting begins today [October 15th] at the a...
Oct 15, 2025
Man arrested for displaying knife during Dubuque disturbance
Police said a man displayed a knife during a disturbance this summer in Dubuque. 33-year-old Jacob L. Marcov of Albia, Iowa, was arrested at 3:36 a.m. Monday in Dyersville on warrants charging assault...
Oct 15, 2025
She Unites hosts developmental psychologist
A developmental psychologist will discuss the complexities and intimacies of motherhood during a free presentation in Dubuque. Lisa Grinde will present "Striving to be the World's Okayest Mom" from 6:...
Oct 14, 2025
Dubuque offers yard waste pick-up services
The city of Dubuque is reminding residents of its yard waste pickup services this fall. The Dubuque Public Works Department offers scheduled leaf rake-out collections and regular yard waste collection...
Oct 14, 2025
Rod Blum suspends campaign for U.S. House
Not even a month after announcing his candidacy for Iowa's Second Congressional District, Rod Blum has suspended it. Blum announced on September 18 he was entering the race. He served in Congress from...
Oct 14, 2025
Rail service restored following Nora, IL derailment
Candain National has restored rail service in Nora, IL following Thursday's derailment of 17 cars carrying ethanol. Canadian National temporarily reopened the crossing at North Stagecoach Trail to the...
Oct 14, 2025
