Category Archives: Local News
Flood Warning Continues For Mississippi River
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 01, 2020
Drunk Driver Claims Coronavirus To Arresting Officer
Authorities report a drunk driver told a Dubuque County Sheriff's Office sergeant that he had COVID-19 - then the driver purposefully coughed on the officer. According to the sheriff's office, 52-year...
Apr 01, 2020
Social Security Payments Not Affected By COVID-19
Social Security benefits are expected to be paid on time despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Commissioner of Social Security Andrew Saul says the agency is also reminding people to be aware of poss...
Apr 01, 2020
Iowa Department of Public Health With Latest Numbers on COVID-19
The latest numbers from the Iowa Department of Public Health show 497 confirmed COVID-19 cases and seven deaths. That's an additional 73 positive tests from Monday. The seventh coronavirus death was a...
Mar 31, 2020
Archdiocese Of Dubuque Cancels Holy Week and Easter Services
The Archdiocese of Dubuque has announced the cancellation of Holy Week and Easter services due to COVID-19 restrictions. The announcement by Archbishop Michael Jackels comes in response to President D...
Mar 31, 2020
Dubuque County Jail Suspends Visits
According to Dubuque County Sheriff Joe Kennedy, in-person visits will be suspended starting next week. In a statement by the sheriff's office, visits scheduled for this week will proceed as planned. ...
Mar 31, 2020
Governor Pritzker Extends Stay At Home Order
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has extended his statewide stay-at-home order for three weeks as the nation struggles to contain the spread of the coronavirus. Pritzker set a new deadline of April 30t...
Mar 31, 2020
Scam Letters and Phone Calls Aim To Get Personal Information
The Social Security Office of the Inspector General warns residents of a scam related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Scam letters are being circulated and phone calls are being made warning residents that ...
Mar 31, 2020
Finkenauer, Axne Call On Reynolds To Issue Stay-At-Home Order
Two members of Iowa's congressional delegation are calling on Governor Kim Reynolds to issue a stay-and-home order. Congresswoman Cindy Axne issued a letter Monday, a week after a letter from Congress...
Mar 31, 2020
John Deere Dubuque Works Suspends Operations Due To COVID-19
John Deere Dubuque Works has suspended production temporarily after learning that an employee there tested positive for COVID-19. The company informed employees Sunday that the plant would be temporar...
Mar 30, 2020
