Category Archives: Local News
Platteville seeking applicants for Common Council vacancy
The city of Platteville will soon seek applicants to fill a recent Common Council vacancy. Tom Nall announced at the July 22 council meeting that he was resigning, saying he needed to focus on address...
Aug 04, 2025
Man sentenced to probation for assault with knife in Dubuque
A man recently was sentenced to two years of probation after police said he stabbed a Dubuque man. 27-year-old Alex J. Marvel of Galena, received the sentence from Judge Robert Richter in Iowa Distric...
Aug 01, 2025
Iowa has most poor-condition bridges in U.S.
The Iowa Department of Transportation's 2025 bridge report said the state has the most poor-condition bridges in the nation, based on Federal Highway Administration data collected in March. According ...
Aug 01, 2025
UNI offering in-state tuition rates to neighboring states
Wisconsin students will pay less to attend the University of Northern Iowa. The Board of Regents approved the “Neighboring State Rate” Wednesday, so starting this fall, Wisconsin and Iowa ...
Aug 01, 2025
Man stabbed another during disturbance in Dubuque
Police said a man stabbed another during a disturbance in Dubuque. 45-year-old Denona Ward Jr. of Dubuque, was arrested shortly after midnight Thursday at his residence on charges of going armed with ...
Aug 01, 2025
East Dubuque council approves fiscal year 2024 audit
Nearly two years after East Dubuque officials began sounding the alarm about the municipality's financial situation, the city continues its progress toward financial stability. City Council members th...
Jul 31, 2025
Dubuque teen sentenced to prison for assault on police officer
A Dubuque teenager who threatened police with a knife, leading officers to shoot him, was sentenced this week to 10 years in prison. Lorenzo K. Cruz, now 17, received the sentence from Judge Monica Ac...
Jul 31, 2025
Dubuque’s casinos see slight year-over-year decrease in June revenue
Reports from the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission show that monthly revenue decreased at both Q Casino + Resort and Diamond Jo Casino compared to June 2024. Q Casino + Resort generated $3,908,604 in ...
Jul 31, 2025
Dubuque County Fair attendance down for 2025
Officials said hot weather and a lack of big-name concerts contributed to lower attendance at the Dubuque County Fair this year, but they are still pleased with the turnout. About 40,000 people attend...
Jul 31, 2025
Farley dairy CAFO expansion on hold after Iowa DNR review
A proposed expansion of a concentrated animal feeding operation in Farley has been paused by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, following a Dubuque County Board of Supervisors vote declining to...
Jul 31, 2025
