Category Archives: Local News
Second phase of Peosta Channel bridge overlay starts Monday
The second phase of the Iowa Department of Transportation's Highway 61/151 Peosta Channel Bridge Deck Overlay Project will begin on Monday. Crews will be improving the surface of the bridge over the P...
Apr 16, 2025
Iowa education savings account applications open for upcoming academic year
The Iowa Department of Education announced that the Students First Education Savings Account (ESA) program officially opens for applications for the 2025-26 school year Wednesday, April 16, at 8 a.m. ...
Apr 16, 2025
Platteville early learning center names next principal
Platteville School District officials have announced the next principal of the district’s early learning center. Laura Rhode will take the helm of Neal Wilkins Early Learning Center beginning in...
Apr 16, 2025
Cuba City school threat found ‘not credible’
The Cuba City Police Department says a recent school safety threat in the Cuba City School District is not credible. According to a press release form the Cuba City Police Department a student deliber...
Apr 15, 2025
Portions of a Dubuque road are still closed following Sunday fire
Portions of two Dubuque roads remain closed today for utility repairs following a hazardous incident Sunday that involved a downed power line, a vehicle fire and an underground gas leak. University Av...
Apr 15, 2025
Man accused of driving drunk when he hit the Dubuque City Manager pleads not guilty
The man accused of driving drunk when he hit the Dubuque City Manager with his vehicle has pleaded not guilty. Christopher Higgins is charged with serious injury by vehicle, along with leaving the sce...
Apr 14, 2025
Court documents share additional details about arrest of former Platteville teacher
Alabama court documents provide additional details on last month's arrest of a former Platteville teacher on sexual solicitation charges. 48-year-old Owen Z. Strizic of Platteville, was arrested March...
Apr 14, 2025
Dubuque man injured in Scales Mound OWI crash
Authorities said a man was injured Friday in a Jo Daviess County crash. 29-year-old Carter J. Link of Dubuque, was treated at the scene by Galena EMS and transported to Midwest Medical Center in Galen...
Apr 14, 2025
2 in Clayton County operated unlicensed meat processing business
Authorities said two Clayton County residents operated an unlicensed meat processing business. 74-year-old Allen W. Dlouhy, and 46-year-old Jennifer A. Gamerdinger both of rural Edgewood, were arreste...
Apr 14, 2025
Dubuque resident, veteran announces mayoral run
A nonprofit manager and veteran plans to run for Dubuque mayor. Jason Davis announced his candidacy Saturday, touting a vision grounded in action, transparency and a commitment to all who call Dubuque...
Apr 14, 2025
