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Recap: Sand and Lahn meet in calmer second debate, spar on school funding
SIOUX CITY: Iowa's two candidates for governor met Wednesday night in the second of four debates before the Nov.
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Oct 16
Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 12:59AM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 12:59AM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI. Source: National Weather Service. Details: * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa, southeast Minnesota, a
Oct 16
Freeze Watch issued October 15 at 8:39PM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Freeze Watch issued October 15 at 8:39PM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL. Source: National Weather Service. Details: * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Illinois and east central, northeast, and so
Oct 15
Freeze Watch issued October 15 at 1:53PM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Freeze Watch issued October 15 at 1:53PM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI. Source: National Weather Service. Details: * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 possible. * WHERE...Northeast Iowa, southeast Minnesota, and southwest into west central Wi
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Oct 15Inspected
Dubuque Health Inspection: PEPPER SPROUT Cited with 2 Violations
Health inspectors documented 2 violations at PEPPER SPROUT on October 7, 2026 in Dubuque. Inspector findings: Small prep cooler used for salads had food testing between 42*F and 45*F. Corrected on sit
Oct 14Inspected
Dubuque Health Inspection: LAUGHING CRAB Cited with 3 Violations
Health inspectors documented 3 violations at LAUGHING CRAB on October 5, 2026 in Dubuque. Inspector findings: Employee observed washing hands with gloves on. Corrected on site by employee removing glo
Oct 14Inspected
Dubuque Health Inspection: SPORTSTERS PUB Cited with 2 Violations
Health inspectors documented 2 violations at SPORTSTERS PUB on October 5, 2026 in Dubuque. Inspector findings: Establishment does not have any staff with current certification. Establishment must prov
Regional News Wire
Oct 16
Recap: Sand and Lahn meet in calmer second debate, spar on school funding
SIOUX CITY: Iowa's two candidates for governor met Wednesday night in the second of four debates before the Nov.
Oct 16
Early voting is open in Dubuque County: where and when to cast your ballot before Nov. 3
DUBUQUE: In-person absentee voting for the Nov.
Oct 13
Hundreds in Dubuque urge pause on school closure decision
Community members rally at school board meeting to demand more transparency regarding proposed facility closures.
Crime & Safety Desk
Oct 16
Arrest: TRAVIS GOEDKEN
TRAVIS GOEDKEN arrested on Friday, Oct 16, 2026 at 5:23 AM. Charges: Mittimus. Bail/Bond: Not Specified (or $0.00).
Oct 16
Arrest: JACKSON BLOCK
JACKSON BLOCK arrested on Friday, Oct 16, 2026 at 7:34 AM. Charges: MITTIMUS. Bail/Bond: Not Specified (or $0.00).
Oct 16
Arrest: ANTANI REYNOLDS
ANTANI REYNOLDS arrested on Friday, Oct 16, 2026 at 12:43 AM. Charges: Assault-general, Criminal Mischief 3rd Degree. Bail/Bond: $2,300.00.
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Freeze Watch issued October 15 at 1:53PM Cdt until October 17 at 9:00AM Cdt by Nws La Crosse WI
Freeze Watch issued October 15 at 1:53PM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI. Source: National Weather Service. Details: * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 possible. * WHERE...Northeast Iowa, southeast Minnesota, and southwest into west central Wi
Dubuque Health Inspection: Pepper Sprout Cited with 2 Violations
Health inspectors documented 2 violations at PEPPER SPROUT on October 7, 2026 in Dubuque. Inspector findings: Small prep cooler used for salads had food testing between 42*F and 45*F. Corrected on sit
City Council Special Meeting Recap: September 28, 2026
Dubuque City Council September 28, 2026: City Council approved plans for stakeholder meetings with each member and selected stakeholders in November.
City Council Meeting Recap: October 5, 2026
Dubuque City Council October 5, 2026: Resolution sets Oct. 19 public hearing on $11K water revenue loan
Kaufmann Ave. Lane Shift between Maryville Dr. and N. Grandview Ave.
Kaufmann Ave. Lane Shift between Maryville Dr. and N. Grandview Ave.. Source: City of Dubuque Public Works. Details: Due to private storm sewer construction, Kaufmann Ave. will have an eastbound lane shift between Maryville Dr. and N. Grandview Ave. starting at 8 a.m. on Wednesda
Kaufmann Ave. Lane Shift between Maryville Dr. and N. Grandview Ave.
Kaufmann Ave. Lane Shift between Maryville Dr. and N. Grandview Ave.. Source: City of Dubuque Public Works. Details: Due to private storm sewer construction, Kaufmann Ave. will have an eastbound lane shift between Maryville Dr. and N. Grandview Ave. starting at 8 a.m. on Wednesda
Dubuque Health Inspection: Laughing Crab Cited with 3 Violations
Health inspectors documented 3 violations at LAUGHING CRAB on October 5, 2026 in Dubuque. Inspector findings: Employee observed washing hands with gloves on. Corrected on site by employee removing glo
Dubuque Health Inspection: Sportsters Pub Cited with 2 Violations
Health inspectors documented 2 violations at SPORTSTERS PUB on October 5, 2026 in Dubuque. Inspector findings: Establishment does not have any staff with current certification. Establishment must prov
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