Category Archives: Local News
Snow and School Delays
The National Weather says Platteville had 2 inches of snow overnight. A measurement at the Dubuque Regional Airport showed Dubuque received 4 inches of snow as of 6am Monday. Several schools had a two...
Nov 11, 2019
Jones County Fatal Crash
A Delaware County woman is dead following a car verse semi crash just southwest of Anamosa. The Iowa State Patrol says 39-year-old Michelle Gray of Hopkinton died at Jones Regional Medical Center. Acc...
Nov 08, 2019
Dubuque County Receives Grants For Road Projects
U.S. Representative Abby Finkenauer has announced that Dubuque County will receive a $5.4 million grant for road and trail projects. The funding is coming from the U.S. Department of Transportation's ...
Nov 08, 2019
Dubuque City Council Planned To Fire Van Milligen
A majority of Dubuque City Council members this past summer were prepared to fire longtime City Manager Mike Van Milligen for a list of 16 alleged failings and concerns over his ability to lead the ci...
Nov 07, 2019
East Dubuque Prepares For Legalization of Marijuana
City of East Dubuque officials have established rules for prospective businesses seeking to sell recreational cannabis products within the community. City Council members have approved an ordinance se...
Nov 07, 2019
Charges Dropped For Woman Accused of Prostitution
Charges have been dropped for a woman accused of prostitution in Jackson County. County Attorney Sara Davenport requested the dismissal in the case of 50 year old Stephanie Ratzlaff of Davenport, "due...
Nov 07, 2019
Galena To Have Two Interim Superintendents
A pair of former school district supervisors will split duties as interim superintendents for Galena. The Galena School Board has decided to appoint Steve Bianchetta and Craig Mathers to each serve in...
Nov 07, 2019
Landlords Settle Class Action Lawsuit
A pair of Dubuque landlords have agreed to pay nearly $30,000 in order to settle a class-action lawsuit over the use of an illegal lease agreement. Greg and Bridget Prehm also will pay $23,000 in atto...
Nov 06, 2019
Businesses Fined For Alcohol and Tobacco Violations
One Dubuque business has agreed to pay a $500 fine for selling alcohol to a minor, while another will pay $300 for selling tobacco to someone who was underage. Reports say an employee at Pioneers Rest...
Nov 06, 2019
Dubuque City Council and School Board Election Results
Three newcomers will be on the Dubuque City Council after Tuesday election. Veteran Council Member David Resnick was re-elected to an at-large seat over challenger Luke Schiltz. In Ward 2, Laura Rouss...
Nov 06, 2019
