Category Archives: Local News
Iowa removes civil rights protections for transgender individuals
Iowa moved to remove gender identity protections from the state's civil rights code Thursday despite massive protests by opponents who say it could expose transgender people to discrimination in numer...
Feb 28, 2025
Area physician, musician receives Distinguished Hometown Alumni Award
A longtime Dubuque physician and musician is this year's recipient of an award celebrating the achievements of local public school graduates. Hunter Fuerste will receive the 2025 Distinguished Hometow...
Feb 28, 2025
Iowa HHS had two Safe Haven babies this month
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services says two baby girls were turned over to the state earlier this month under the Safe Haven program. The Department says one girl was born on February 8t...
Feb 28, 2025
Sen. Baldwin and Grassley introduced Farmland Security Act of 2025
On Tuesday, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) introduced the Farmland Security Act of 2025 to build on their work to safeguard rural communities and protect American farmlan...
Feb 26, 2025
University of Dubuque announces purchase of building for new school of medicine
The University of Dubuque has purchased a building in downtown Dubuque to locate its proposed John and Alice Butler College of Osteopathic Medicine. The site at 500 Main Street signals an ongoing comm...
Feb 26, 2025
National Weather Service offering spotter training before severe weather season
The US National Weather Service of La Crosse Wisconsin is holding their free weather spotter training again. Grant County Emergency Management will be in Fennimore on March 24th, 6:30pm at the Southwe...
Feb 26, 2025
Flood Safety Awareness Week tips
This week is Flood Safety Awareness Week. Grant County experiences more flash flooding than any other county in Wisconsin, with 38 recorded events since 2006. A Facebook post from the Grant County Eme...
Feb 26, 2025
Joann Fabrics closing all locations
Joann Fabrics has shifted course and will now close all of its locations. The bankrupt fabrics retailer announced earlier this month they planned to close 500 of their 800 stores. Sunday, they announc...
Feb 25, 2025
New dispensary opening in East Dubuque
A new adult-use cannabis dispensary in East Dubuque will open next month. Bridge City Collective, will host a grand opening from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. March 8. According to a press release, the grand open...
Feb 25, 2025
Former Dubuque Fire Chief passed away
A former Dubuque Fire Department Chief has passed away. Chief Dan Brown died Friday at the age of 68 following a brief illness. Chief Brown began his career with the Dubuque Fire Department in January...
Feb 25, 2025
