Category Archives: Local News
Grassley Urges People To get Vaccinated
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley told University of Dubuque students Thursday that he supported businesses' right to mandate staff vaccinations and that tackling medical and other misinformation online wou...
Aug 20, 2021
Indy Car Series Returning to Iowa Speedway in Newtown
Indy Car racing will return to the Iowa Speedway in Newton. Hy-Vee CEO Randy Edeker announced Thursday that the company will be the lead sponsor of races in mid-2022. The Hy-Vee Deals-dot-com 250 will...
Aug 20, 2021
Hartig Drug Offering Third Dose Of COVID Vaccine
A Dubuque-based drug store chain is offering third doses of COVID-19 vaccines to people with compromised immune systems. Hartig Drug Co. locations are offering third doses of vaccines produced by Pfiz...
Aug 19, 2021
Significant Rise In COVID-19 Cases In Dubuque County
COVID-19 cases have been rising over the last four weeks in Dubuque County. Local health officials say there were 20 cases in Dubuque County four weeks ago, then 32 the following week. The weekly tota...
Aug 19, 2021 Jernej Furman / CC
Two More Candidates To Run For Mayor Of Dubuque
Two additional candidates officially are running in this fall's Dubuque mayoral election. City officials on Wednesday confirmed that April White and Antonino "Nino" Erba have filed candidate paperwork...
Aug 19, 2021
Dubuque Man Pleads Guilty For Dealing Marijuana
A Dubuque man linked to a marijuana-dealing ring has pleaded guilty to a related drug charge. 21 year old Austin Gehri pleaded guilty in Iowa District Court of Dubuque County to a charge of possession...
Aug 19, 2021
More Details on Dubuque Accident Death
Additional details have been released regarding a work-related accident that killed a Dubuque County man. The Iowa State Patrol says 24-year-old Brandon Davidshofer of Worthington was electrocuted Sat...
Aug 18, 2021 GotCredit / CC
Deere Officials Working On Union Deal
Deere & Company officials say talks have started with union reps to get a new deal in place. According to a release, Deere is negotiating with the United Auto Workers on a new contract agreement. ...
Aug 18, 2021
Dubuque Racing Association Approves Grant Funding
The Dubuque Racing Association Board of Directors on Tuesday approved more than $1 million in grant funding for local organizations. During its monthly meeting, the board green-lighted $1,006,461 in f...
Aug 18, 2021
Masks To Be Worn Indoors At Clarke University
Clarke University has decided to reinstate its mask mandate, effective today. Staff, students, and visitors will need to wear masks indoors regardless of vaccination status. The decision comes as the ...
Aug 18, 2021
