Minnesota Man Arrested For Possession of Drugs
Police in Dubuque arrested 36 year old Brian Rebertus of Houston, Minn., Monday around 7:30am at the Dubuque Law Enforcement Center on charges of unlawful possession of a prescription drug, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.
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Dubuque Woman Arrested For Unlawful Possession of a Prescription Drug
Dubuque police arrested 38 year old Mandi Mutert of Dubuque around 1:15 a.m. Thursday in the 300 block of West Ninth Street on charges of providing false identification information and four counts of unlawful possession of a prescription drug.
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Julien Dubuque International Film Festival Continues
The 13th annual Julien Dubuque International Film Festival continues through Sunday at various locations around Dubuque. Screenings begin at 10 a.m. each day. Artists involved with the films will give workshops and panels throughout the weekend. Film tickets are $12 for adults. Tickets are available at: julienfilmfest....
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Dubuque Man Accused Of Stealing Jewelry From His Mother
Police say a Dubuque man stole thousands of dollars worth of jewelry from his mother. 51 year old Douglas Winner of Dubuque was arrested Wednesday at his residence on a charge of first-degree theft against an older individual. A report says that Winner's mother, a Dubuque resident, contacted police on March 29 to repor...
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Sample Ballots For Primary Election Available
Sample ballots for the June 4 primary election are available online for Dubuque County voters. Sample ballots can be found at elections.dubuquecountyiowa.gov. In-person early voting will begin May 15 at the Election Office, 880 Central Ave. The Dubuque County Election Office will accept requests for absentee ballots th...
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Reynolds To Go On Trade Mission To India
Governor Kim Reynolds will embark on a trade mission to India in September with the goal of strengthening Iowa's trade and investment relationship. The trade mission will take place between September 13-22. Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig, as well as other agriculture and business leaders, will also join.
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Home Damaged by Fire in Worthington
Authorities say a house fire caused $200,000 in damages in Dubuque County. The Dubuque County Sheriff's Department and Worthington and Dyersville fire departments responded to a fire at approximately 4:50pm Wednesday at a residence in Worthington. According to the Dubuque County Sheriff's department, the fire began on ...
Apr 25, 2024
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Dubuque Man Faces Domestic Assault Charge
Dubuque Police arrested 36 year old Shon Perkins Jr. Of Dubuque around 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Dubuque Law Enforcement Center on a warrant charging domestic assault with strangulation and child endangerment.
Apr 25, 2024
Construction Project To Close Highway 13 This Summer
A construction project on Highway 13 north of Manchester will shut down part of the highway this summer. The closure will affect the highway beginning just north of Manchester near 191st Street to just south of the Highway 3 turnoff west of Edgewood beginning sometime this summer. Construction will begin shortly after ...
Apr 25, 2024
Former Local Priest Arrested For Sexual Abuse in 1980s
Dubuque Police say a former local priest was arrested Wednesday on sexual abuse charges stemming from his time at a Dubuque parish in the 1980s. 68 year old Rev. Leo Riley of Port Charlotte, Fla., is being charged with five counts of second-degree sexual abuse. He was arrested in Florida and is being held there awaitin...
Apr 25, 2024
Lafayette County Judge Passed Away
Lafayette County Circuit Court Judge Duane M. Jorgenson has passed away at the age of 73. Judge Jorgenson died Sunday, April 21st after battling cance...
Apr 25, 2024
Fatal Potosi Accident
A man from Potosi, 93-year-old Wilbert E. Post sustained fatal injuries following a one vehicle accident. The Grant County Sheriff's Department was no...
Apr 24, 2024
Iowa Judge Rules In Favor Of Archdiocese Of Dubuque
An Iowa district judge has ruled in favor of the Archdiocese of Dubuque on three of four counts levied against it by an individual who accuses a former priest of sexual abuse. District Court Judge John Telleen granted the Archdiocese of Dubuque summary judgment on the counts of assault and battery, sexual abuse and int...
Apr 24, 2024
Semis Collide, One Person Injured
Police say one person was injured in a crash involving a semi-tractor trailer in Dubuque. 54 year old Genaro Calpito Jr. of Charles City, Iowa, was transported by ambulance to MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center for treatment of his injuries. According to Dubuque police, Calpito's vehicle was facing west while stopped due ...
Apr 24, 2024
One Vehicle Accident Near Scales Mound
A Wisconsin man was seriously injured in a one vehicle accident near Scales Mound Tuesday. The Jo Daviess County Sheriff's Department says the accident happened around 4:30pm on North Culvert Road. Authorities say an SUV driven by 22-year old Andrew Gray of Hartford, Wisconsin was going too fast around a curve and los...
Apr 24, 2024
Three People Injured In Crash Near East Dubuque
Authorities say three people were injured Monday in a crash near East Dubuque following an attempted traffic stop and a high-speed chase. 21 year old Joseph Oimoen of Barneveld was taken to Midwest Medical Center in Galena, while 21 year old Levi Brown also of Barneveld, and an unnamed male juvenile were taken to Mercy...
Apr 24, 2024
Ground is Broken For New Key Hotel
Project leaders have begun construction on a key portion of an $83 million renovation project at Q Casino in Dubuque. Casino leaders, elected officials and area residents alike gathered Tuesday at Q Casino + Resort for a ceremonial groundbreaking on what will become a seven-story boutique hotel tower adjacent to the ca...
Apr 24, 2024
Plea Deal Rejected By Judge For Fatal Rollover Crash
A district court judge has rejected a plea deal submitted by a Delaware County woman who was driving a UTV in a 2021 rollover crash that killed a passenger. 27 year old Hanna Meese of Edgewood was operating a UTV on May 2, 2021, on Wood Edge Drive in Edgewood with 32 year old Jordan Cabalka of Edgewood. The UTV crashed...
Apr 23, 2024
Domestic Assault Charge for Dubuque Woman
Dubuque Police arrested 34 year old Kimberly Maurer of Dubuque Monday around 8:25 p.m. at her residence on a charge of domestic assault.
Apr 23, 2024
Fire Destroys Home Near Sherill
Authorities say no one was injured in a fire that destroyed a Dubuque County home on Monday. Emergency personnel responded around 1 p.m. to Circle Ridge Road near Sherrill for a report of a residential fire. According to the Dubuque County Sheriff's Department, At the scene, smoke could be seen coming from one of the h...
Apr 23, 2024
Detour of Dubuque Street
Due to emergency private sewer repair, Kirkwood St. from Cox St. to Alta Vista St. will have a westbound lane closure from 8 a.m. on Tuesday until 5 p.m. on Thursday. Motorists will need to follow the posted detour and/or use a different route during this time. Closure dates and times are estimates and subject to chang...
Apr 23, 2024
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Man Arrested For Harassment and Public Intoxication
Police in Dubuque arrested 39 year old Johnny Dorsey around 8:25 p.m. Saturday in the 250 block of West First Street on charges of second-degree harassment and public intoxication.
Apr 22, 2024
Dubuque Teen Arrested For Driving Vehicle Without Owner's Consent
A Dubuque teen was arrested by Dubuque Police Sunday 18 year old Kaveona Young was arrested around 1am Sunday in the 1900 block of Madison Street on a charge of operating a vehicle without the owner's consent.
Apr 22, 2024
Fire Hydrant Flushing Begins Today in Cascade
The city of Cascade will flush hydrants beginning today through the week of April 29th. A release states that flushing will begin on the east side of town and progress west. Residents could experience low water pressure, rust-colored water and air in water lines during flushing. Washing white laundry is also not recomm...
Apr 22, 2024
Arizona Man Sentenced For Card Skimming Scam
A man has been sentenced to 5 years of probation for his role in a local ATM-skimming scheme that police said resulted in fraudulent withdrawals of more than $33,000. 55 year old Ionel Iancu of Arizona received the sentence in Iowa District Court of Dubuque County after pleading guilty to charges of identity theft and ...
Apr 22, 2024