Category Archives: Local News
Union To Take Vote On John Deere Labor Proposal Wednesday
Deere & Co. and union officials have reached a third preliminary contract agreement that workers who began striking four weeks ago will vote on Wednesday. The United Auto Workers said in a stateme...
Nov 15, 2021
Vehicle Crashes Into Semi, One Person Injured
Jo Daviess County authorities say a driver was injured in a two-vehicle crash involving a semi-tractor trailer Friday near Galena. 28 year old Nicholas Stephenson of DeKalb, Illinois was taken by ambu...
Nov 15, 2021
Two Vehicle Crash Injures Three People in Dubuque
Three people were taken to hospitals after a two-vehicle crash Wednesday morning in Dubuque. 53 year old Clen Wajer and 43 year old Rebecca Stouer, both of Dubuque, were taken by ambulance to UnityPoi...
Nov 12, 2021
Mask Threshold Reached at George Washington Middle School
Students, staff and visitors at George Washington Middle School will be required to wear masks starting today, based on COVID-19 activity. Officials notified George Washington Middle School families a...
Nov 12, 2021 GotCredit / CC
McCoy Group Acquires Eight John Deere Stores
A Dubuque-based company is expanding its presence in the construction and forestry industry with the acquisition of eight John Deere stores. McCoy Group on Thursday announced plans to acquire multiple...
Nov 12, 2021
Court Upholds Drug Pat-Down In Arrest in Dubuque
An appellate court ruling has upheld a drug seizure in a case that raised questions about when police can seize drugs in pat-downs. The Iowa Court of Appeals found that Iowa District Court Judge Micha...
Nov 12, 2021
Southwestern Football Needs Co-op In Order To Have Season
If Southwestern High School plays a football schedule next season, it will be as part of a co-op. That is still up in the air. Southwestern athletic director Tom Koeller said Wednesday that the school...
Nov 11, 2021
Outdoor Dining Will Not Be Offered in Galena
The City of Galena will not offer outdoor dining next summer due to legal concerns regarding the plans. City Council members this week voted unanimously to discontinue the outdoor dining program for 2...
Nov 11, 2021
Merten Resigns Again As Mayor of Peosta
Jim Merten has resigned for a second time from the Peosta mayoral position. Now, city officials are considering holding a special election in January to fill the seat. Merten's initial resignation was...
Nov 11, 2021
Northeast Iowa Meth Dealer Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges
A northeast Iowa man faces at least 10 years in federal prison after he pled guilty to dealing large amounts of meth. The US Attorney's Office says 54-year-old David Tafolla of Oelwein admitted to pur...
Nov 11, 2021
