Category Archives: Local News
Dubuque County Concerned About Testing Shortages
As Dubuque County prepares to see an increase in coronavirus cases, testing shortages could prove to be a concern. Much like the rest of the state, the number of cases is expected to peak in two weeks...
Apr 03, 2020
Unemployment Claims Increase In Iowa
Iowa Workforce Development is reporting another big spike in initial unemployment claims. Officials say more than 58-thousand workers filed first-time claims last week related to the coronavirus pande...
Apr 03, 2020
Scam Alert For Customers of Maquoketa State Bank
Maquoketa State Bank is warning customers of a scam in the community. The bank reports that unidentified people have called and texted residents while impersonating bank personnel. The scammers also a...
Apr 03, 2020
Coronavirus Update For State of Iowa and Dubuque County
State health officials are reporting another 66 confirmed COVID-19 cases, increasing the total in Iowa to 614. The Iowa Department of Public Health also said there are two more coronavirus-related dea...
Apr 03, 2020
Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee Moved To August
The 2020 Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee has been pushed back until mid-August in response to the coronavirus pandemic. It will now take place the week of August 17th. It was initially sch...
Apr 02, 2020
Dubuque Police Investigate Skimmers at ATMs
The Dubuque Police Department is investigating numerous unauthorized ATM withdrawals. The investigation revealed card skimmers were placed on two Dubuque Bank & Trust ATMs between March 10th and M...
Apr 02, 2020
Dubuque Winter Farmers Market Closing
In an effort to stem the spread of COVID-19, the Dubuque Winter Farmers Market, located inside the Kennedy Mall, will be closed for the remainder of the 2020 season which runs til April 30th each year...
Apr 02, 2020
Mississippi River To Surpass Flood Stage at Dubuque
The Mississippi River at Dubuque is expected to surpass its 17-foot flood stage this week - the National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for the river until further notice. The river stood ...
Apr 02, 2020
Funeral Homes Dealing With COVID-19 Restrictions
Anyone who's read an obituary lately is noticing significant changes in how funerals are having to be conducted during this coronavirus pandemic. Funeral Directors Association representatives say they...
Apr 01, 2020
Two More COVID-19 Deaths In Iowa
The Iowa Department of Public Health says two more people have died from the coronavirus, bringing the total to nine in the state. The latest fatalities are adults over age 80 in Polk and Washington c...
Apr 01, 2020
