Category Archives: Local News

Dubuque Drunk Driving Arrest
34 year old Charles Brown, of Dubuque was arrested at 1:21 a.m. Saturday in the 2300 block of Central Avenue on charges of third-offense operating while intoxicated and driving while revoked.
Dave Murphy Mar 27, 2023

Dubuque County residents asked to take online health survey
Dubuque County residents are asked to take an online survey as officials develop a community health needs assessment and health improvement plan. The survey is confidential and participants remain ano...
Dave Murphy Mar 27, 2023

Iowa AG office shares top consumer complaints, warns against potential scams
The Iowa Attorney General's Office has shared the top consumer complaints received across the state last year, some of which were similar to those seen in Dubuque during the same time period. Last yea...
Dave Murphy Mar 27, 2023

Local pharmacies feeling strong shortage of ADHD medication
A national shortage of medication to treat attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder has been going on for months, and local officials still are having issues obtaining the needed supply. In October, t...
Dave Murphy Mar 27, 2023

Dubuque woman pleads guilty to charges related to near-drowning of children
A Dubuque woman has pleaded guilty to charges related to leaving two children unattended in a bathtub, allegedly leading to a near-drowning and severe brain injury to her infant. 22 year old Champayne...
Dave Murphy Mar 27, 2023

Restaurant fundraiser for Dubuque public schools set for next month
A restaurant fundraiser for Dubuque's public schools will take place Thursday, April 20. The Dine Out/Take Out for Public Schools event is a collaboration among local restaurants, the community and Fo...
Dave Murphy Mar 27, 2023

FEMA grant will facilitate new flood study in Dyersville
The last several weeks have brought some strange weather, to say the least. Within that timeframe, the City of Dyersville has declared two snow emergencies and also experienced a flood significant eno...
Dave Murphy Mar 27, 2023

Pilot program to provide support and a job for parolees
A new initiative from Fountain of Youth will work to place formerly incarcerated residents in jobs with local employers and connect them with additional services for life after state prison. The Dubuq...
Dave Murphy Mar 27, 2023

Fire destroys home outside Dubuque, 2 occupants treated
Authorities said a fire destroyed a home Saturday night outside Dubuque. Fire departments from Key West, Bernard and Peosta responded at approximately 9:00 p.m. to a structure fire. All of the home's ...
Dave Murphy Mar 27, 2023

Police: 1 hurt in 2-vehicle crash in Dubuque
Police said one person was injured in a two-vehicle crash Saturday in Dubuque. 35 year old Kelly White of Dubuque, was transported by ambulance to MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center for treatment of her ...
Dave Murphy Mar 27, 2023









