Category Archives: Local News

Stoughton woman arrested in Dubuque for defrauding a credit union
Authorities said a Wisconsin woman defrauded a credit union by selling a vehicle that was delinquent on payments. 56-year-old Melissa A. Swenson of Stoughton was arrested Wednesday afternoon at the Du...
Courtney Chaffee Aug 22, 2025

Greater Dubuque Development Corp. receives award for their broadband initiative
Greater Dubuque Development Corp. received a 2025 Excellence in Economic Development award from International Economic Development Council for its Broadband Acceleration Initiative. They will be honor...
Courtney Chaffee Aug 21, 2025

Holy Family Catholic Schools launches $30 million facility project
Holy Family Catholic Schools is launching a $30 million dollar facilities improvement plan that aims to enhance the educational experience for students. The improvement plan features a new 750-seat au...
Syndicated Content Aug 20, 2025

Dubuque City Council accepts $7,000 fine from DNR
The Dubuque City Council voted unanimously, to approve an administrative consent decree accepting a fine of $7,000 by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for repeated permit violations at the was...
Syndicated Content Aug 20, 2025

Galena library to host cannabis education program
Galena's library will host an educational program on cannabis. Cannabis 101 will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sept. 4 at the Galena Public Library. The event will feature staff from Canna & Co.,...
Courtney Chaffee Aug 19, 2025

Lindsay James announces run for Congress
A second Dubuque County Democrat announced her plan to run for Congress. Iowa Rep. Lindsay James of Dubuque, announced today that she will seek the state's 2nd Congressional District seat, currently h...
Courtney Chaffee Aug 19, 2025

Steeple Square hires first Executive Director
A Dubuque nonprofit has hired its first executive director as it looks toward a new strategic plan in its second decade of operations. Scott Ellerbach will serve as the inaugural executive director of...
Courtney Chaffee Aug 19, 2025

Dubuque Community Schools advocacy group promotes general obligation bond
An advocacy group has formed to promote a general obligation bond referendum for Dubuque Community Schools on the November ballot. Yes for Dubuque Schools was formed by a group of local community memb...
Courtney Chaffee Aug 19, 2025

7 arrested following fight in downtown Dubuque
Police said seven people were arrested after a large fight broke out in the parking lot of a Dubuque gas station. 36-year-old Roy K. Bonds, 24-year-old Jaeliz E. Fuentes, 28-year-old Akeylah K. Gartle...
Courtney Chaffee Aug 19, 2025

Dubuque woman arrested for eluding
Police said a Dubuque woman eluded a police officer attempting to pull her over. 54-year-old Angela L. Fuller of Dubuque was arrested Friday afternoon in the 600 block of Fenelon Place on a charge of ...
Courtney Chaffee Aug 18, 2025









