Category Archives: Local News

No injuries from fire at Ditmer Recycling
Thursday afternoon the Dubuque Fire Department responded to a fire at Ditmer Recycling after an employee reported smoke coming from a large pile of recycling material inside the building. The fire was...
Syndicated Content Feb 13, 2026

Maquoketa Drive-In hosts Valentines Day events
The Voy 61 Drive In Theatre, located south of Maquoketa, is set to host a special “pop up” weekend for Valentine’s Day. This marks the first time in 76 years that the theater will op...
Syndicated Content Feb 13, 2026

Jo Daviess County Sheriffs warn of recent scam
The Jo Daviess County Sheriff's Office has received several calls reporting a scam. The caller of this scam will identify themselves as an employee with the Cook County State’s Attorney’s ...
Syndicated Content Feb 12, 2026
Dubuque officer’s use of force justified in fatal Dubuque shooting
The officer involved in a fatal Dubuque shooting in front of a bar has been cleared of all charges. A press release from Dubuque County Attorney Scott Nelson says Dubuque Police Officer Austin Manders...
Syndicated Content Feb 12, 2026

Dubuque Police Chief retiring in August
Dubuque Police Chief Jeremy Jensen is retiring in August. Jensen announced his pending retirement during a Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce event Wednesday morning. Jensen was appointed police chief i...
Syndicated Content Feb 12, 2026

One dead following Galena crash Sunday
Galena police have released details about a fatal crash Sunday night. According to KWQC, emergency were dispatched Sunday around 7:15 p.m. to Highway 20 West, where they found David K. Sproule of Gale...
Syndicated Content Feb 12, 2026

Lansing Car Ferry reopens after mechanical issue
The Lansing car ferry has reopened earlier than expected. Repairs for a mechanical issue with the connected tug boat were resolved Thursday morning. Clayton Burke, District Staff Engineer for Iowa DOT...
Syndicated Content Feb 12, 2026

Rep. Shannon Lundgren drops out of congressional race
Iowa Rep. Shannon Lundgren of Peosta, announced Monday that she will drop out of the race for Iowa's 2nd Congressional District. She plans to focus on her continuing work in the Iowa Legislature. Lund...
Syndicated Content Jan 26, 2026

Family displaced following Asbury fire
An Asbury residence is a “complete loss” following a fire on Monday. Firefighters were on the scene of a structure fire on Asbury Road for several hours. First responders arrived shortly a...
Syndicated Content Jan 26, 2026

Southwest Tech hosts 2026 Wisconsin Technical College System Agriculture Day
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College will host Wisconsin Technical College System Agriculture Day on Tuesday, March 24, bringing students, educators, industry professionals and community leaders toge...
Syndicated Content Jan 26, 2026









