Category Archives: Local News

Dubuque boy with brain tumor gets two John Deere surprises
In just over 24 hours, Everett Redman has had two John Deere themed surprises of a lifetime, as he battles a brain tumor at just two years old. Saturday, the Dubuque Chapter of Special Spaces unveiled...
Courtney Chaffee Nov 25, 2024

Dubuque man died from injuries sustained in crash
Police said a man died from injuries he sustained in a Dubuque crash earlier this month. 83-year-old Herbert J. Bisping of Dubuque, died Thursday at University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics. A prelim...
Courtney Chaffee Nov 25, 2024

Deere & Co. reports dips in sales and net income
Deere & Co. reported dips in sales and net income for both the recently completed quarter and the entire fiscal year during an earnings call Thursday morning. The company reported a net income of ...
Courtney Chaffee Nov 22, 2024

Renewable energy firm representative questions aspects of Dubuque County draft ordinance
In its ongoing development of a new renewable energy ordinance, the Dubuque County Board of Supervisors this week heard from a representative of a leading national green energy firm pursuing local pro...
Courtney Chaffee Nov 22, 2024

Dubuque reforming fine system
City of Dubuque officials are reforming the fine and fee system in an effort make it more equitable for residents to pay their debts. The new system is slated to be available to Dubuque residents on J...
Courtney Chaffee Nov 22, 2024

Vintage Torque Fest featured on Iowa PBS
A Dubuque festival will be featured in an Iowa PBS episode in early December. Vintage Torque Fest will appear in an episode of Iowa Life premiering at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 3. The local event celebrates all ...
Courtney Chaffee Nov 22, 2024
S. Grandview Ave. bridge over U.S. Highways 61/151 opening this weekend
The S. Grandview Ave. bridge over U.S. Highways 61/151 is scheduled to re-open this weekend. The DOT has informed the City of Dubuque the bridge replacement project is nearing completion. The DOT anti...
Courtney Chaffee Nov 22, 2024

University of Dubuque expands Aviatin Learning Center
The University of Dubuque plans to invest in a significant expansion of the Edward Babka Aviation Learning Center to support exponential growth in enrollment in the aviation program. The Babka Aviatio...
Courtney Chaffee Nov 22, 2024

Convivium Urban Farmstead accepting pie Thanksgiving pie orders
A Dubuque nonprofit is accepting orders for Thanksgiving pies. Convivium Urban Farmstead is selling pies for $23. Proceeds support Convivium's efforts to address local food insecurity. Orders are due ...
Courtney Chaffee Nov 21, 2024

Iowa bishops will advocate for migrants
An Iowa Catholic Conference letter released Tuesday extends the church’s support and compassion for migrants. The letter was signed by four Iowa Catholic leaders, including Archbishop of Dubuque...
Courtney Chaffee Nov 21, 2024









