Category Archives: Local News
Iowa Unemployment Rate Into Double Digits
Iowa Workforce Development says Iowa's unemployment rate soared to 10.2% in April, reflecting the economic costs of efforts to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Iowa had one of the nation's lowest u...
May 22, 2020
Financial Assistance For Renters and Homeowners in Dubuque
The City of Dubuque is offering financial assistance to qualified Dubuque renters and homeowners whose income has been reduced due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Applications are being accepted for the Cit...
May 22, 2020
Coronavirus Update For Thursday in Dubuque County and Iowa
Eight more cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Dubuque County over the past 24 hours, and two more related deaths were reported. The county's case total stood at 299 as of Thursday afternoon. The deat...
May 21, 2020
Bellevue Man In High Speed Chase
Police say a man led authorities on a high-speed chase Tuesday, then head-butted a paramedic and injured the Bellevue police chief after he had been arrested. 36 year old Casey Brassfield of rural Bel...
May 21, 2020
Need To Pay At the Parking Meters Beginning June 1st
The City of Dubuque soon will start enforcing parking meters again. The city announced that enforcement will resume at 8 a.m. on June 1st. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the city has suspended meter pa...
May 21, 2020
Some Churches Will Hold Services This Weekend
The leader of the Dubuque Catholic Diocese says churches will be allowed to hold religious services once again on the last weekend of this month. Archbishop Michael Jackels announced his decision in a...
May 21, 2020
Iowa Casinos Remain Closed Despite Some Lifting Of Restrictions
While Governor Kim Reynolds announced she is allowing many businesses to reopen early, including campgrounds -- the state's casinos are still not on the list. Reynolds said Wednesday that the casinos ...
May 21, 2020
High School Baseball and Softball Could Resume Soon in Iowa
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has announced that high schools in Iowa would be allowed to resume school-sponsored activities starting June 1st. The Iowa High School Athletic Association and the Iowa Girl...
May 21, 2020
Bethany Home Staff Member Comes Down With Coronavirus
A staff member at Bethany Home in Dubuque is isolating at home after being diagnosed with COVID-19. Officials are in contact with residents, families and staff and seek to support them. Staff and resi...
May 21, 2020
COVID-19 Totals As Of Wednesday For Dubuque County and Iowa
Three additional confirmed COVID-19 cases were reported in Dubuque County on Wednesday. The county's total is at 291 cases. No additional related deaths in Dubuque County has been reported. The county...
May 20, 2020
