Category Archives: Local News

Dubuque city official named chair of federal commission
The City of Dubuque's director of strategic partnerships has been appointed the chair of a federal commission that seeks to advance development of federal land and buildings in the nation's capital. P...
Jan 27, 2023

Asbury council OKs 4-way stop at busy intersection following citizen petition
An Asbury intersection will be converted into a four-way stop following a petition from more than 150 people concerned about motorist safety. Asbury City Council members this week voted unanimously to...
Jan 27, 2023

Early Voting Begins For Peosta City Council Position
Early voting is underway in a Peosta City Council special election. Dubuque County election officials have announced that ballots now can be cast in the February 14th election to fill a vacancy create...
Jan 26, 2023

Police Arrest Dubuque Man For Domestic Assault With Injury
Dubuque Police arrested 30 year old Joseph Cotton of Dubuque on Monday at his residence on a charge of domestic assault with injury.
Jan 26, 2023

Dubuque police seek tips on theft of pickup with snowplow
The Dubuque Police Department is investigating the theft of a truck with a snowplow on it. The truck owned by Arensdorf Construction was stolen Wednesday morning from the area of East Sixth and White ...
Jan 26, 2023

University of Dubuque suspends Greek organizations as other local colleges report mixed membership trends
The University of Dubuque has suspended their Greek organizations due to low membership and decreased engagement. The move comes as local colleges report varied trends in Greek life on campuses. UD's ...
Jan 26, 2023

Dubuque Man Wanted For Arson Investigation
Authorities are searching for a 33-year-old Dubuque man for his role in an apartment fire. A Dubuque Police report shows Jamir Jordan is wanted on charges of 1st-degree arson and 1st-degree burglary. ...
Jan 26, 2023 Audrey / CC

Officials Reducing COVID-19 Reports
Health officials in northeast Iowa are scaling back their coronavirus reports. In a release from the Dubuque County Public Health Incident Management Team, they are now pausing weekly COVID-19 updates...
Jan 26, 2023

Public Meeting on Solar Energy Coming Up in Northwest Illinois
Solar energy for homes and businesses will be the topic of a public meeting taking place in early February. The Northwest Illinois Forestry Association is hosting the event at the Stockton Public Libr...
Mark Evenstad Jan 25, 2023

Fire at Loras Boulevard Residence in Dubuque
No injuries were reported following a fire Tuesday afternoon along Loras Boulevard. Dubuque fire crews were called to a three-story multi-family residence just before 4 o'clock. Officials say the fire...
Jan 25, 2023 Dominic Lockyer / CC









