Category Archives: Local News
Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque breaks ‘Great Give Day’ fundraising record
A 24-hour fundraising event raised a record amount for area nonprofit organizations. Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque's Great Give Day raised more than $600,000 Wednesday. The event's proceeds ...
May 23, 2025
AAA activates “Tow to Go” for Memorial weekend
A free towing program will be available for impaired drivers this weekend in multiple states, including Iowa and Wisconsin. The "Tow to Go" program from AAA is available from 6 p.m. Friday to 6 a.m. T...
May 23, 2025
Louisiana man dead following UTV rollover in Grant County
On Wednesday, at 5:23pm, the Grant County Sheriff’s Office took a report of a roll-over UTV crash on private property, just off of Oak Rd north of Dickeyville, in the Town of Paris. When officer...
May 22, 2025
Dubuque personnel spending increases in 2024 as fire, police wage expenses jump
Personnel spending for the city of Dubuque increased in 2024 as officials sought to boost wages for the police and fire departments. The city spent $49,262,841 on employee base wages in fiscal year 20...
May 22, 2025
Proposed UD medical school selects founding dean, chief academic officer
The University of Dubuque has selected the founding dean and chief academic officer for its proposed medical school, which is slated to open in 2028. Jeanne Rupert has been named to the role following...
May 22, 2025
Tactical team takes Dubuque man into custody following hourslong standoff
Police said they deployed a tactical squad to end an hours long standoff with a Dubuque man who had 10 active warrants for his arrest. 40-year-old Leonardo M. Campbell of Dubuque was arrested at 10:07...
May 22, 2025
Dubuque summer program paused due to AmeriCorps cuts
The Multicultural Family Center (MFC) Board of Directors announced that the Summer Teen Empowerment Program (STEP) will be paused for Summer 2025 due to the loss of vital AmeriCorps support in Dubuque...
May 21, 2025
Q Casino + Resorts announced performer accompanying Warren Zeiders
Q Casino + Resorts have announced the artist that will be performing with Warren Zeiders on the Backwaters Stage in July. Nashville singer-songwriter, Chase McDaniel will be joining Warren Zeiders as ...
May 21, 2025
Authorities released the cause of death for two UW-Platteville students killed Monday
UW-Platteville has released additional information regarding the incident that left two students dead. On Monday afternoon UW-Platteville Police Department responded to a call at Wilgus Hall for a dis...
May 20, 2025
Dubuque County sheriff defends decision to not sign ICE agreement
Dubuque County Sheriff Joe Kennedy explained to the Board of Supervisors Monday morning his decision to not sign an agreement with U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement to do immigration enforcem...
May 20, 2025
