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Five Flags Center 'Solidarity' mural covered ahead of Trump's Sunday visit
Oak View Group says the White House Advance Team ordered the cover; city did not authorize it
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Oct 31
Dubuque council to hold hearing Monday on up to $22.25M in bonds: what residents should know
The 6:30 p.m. hearing at the Historic Federal Building is the public's chance to comment before the council acts. The Oct. 19 vote only scheduled the hearing; it did not approve the borrowing.
Oct 28
Dubuque City Council Approves Kinseth Closing Documents and Agreement Amendment in 10-Minute Special Session
Both resolutions passed 7-0 on Oct. 26. City staff said the closing timing lets the developer keep its lender's current interest rate, and the approvals do not change previously approved financial inc
Oct 27
Sand and Lahn split on culture wars, mental health care and school funding in final governor debate
The third and final debate, hosted by KCRG and The Gazette in Cedar Rapids, came one week before Election Day on Nov. 3.
Oct 23Inspected
Dubuque Health Inspection: COURTSIDE CAFE Cited with 1 Violation
Health inspectors documented 1 violation at COURTSIDE CAFE on October 15, 2026 in Dubuque. Inspector findings: Nacho cheese is hot holding at 128°F. Corrected on-site by the Person in Charge discardin
Oct 22Inspected
Dubuque Health Inspection: EDWARD'S SUPPER CLUB Cited with 1 Violation
Health inspectors documented 1 violation at EDWARD'S SUPPER CLUB on October 13, 2026 in Dubuque. Inspector findings: Owner in process of hiring staff. No verifiable employee health policy at this time
Oct 22Inspected
Dubuque Health Inspection: WENDY'S OLD FASHIONED HAMBURGERS Cited with 1 Violation
Health inspectors documented 1 violation at WENDY'S OLD FASHIONED HAMBURGERS on October 12, 2026 in Dubuque. Inspector findings: Staff could not produce variance approval letter. Corrected on site by
Oct 31
Five Flags Center 'Solidarity' mural covered ahead of Trump's Sunday visit
Oak View Group says the White House Advance Team ordered the cover; city did not authorize it
Oct 31
New Mississippi River bridge at Lansing to open around 12:30 p.m. Friday
Ferry ends Nov. 6 as the $140 million Iowa 9/WIS 82 crossing opens months early
Oct 31
John Deere recalling 275, hiring 400-plus; all laid-off Dubuque workers invited back
Company says Dubuque Works is part of a companywide hiring wave ahead of 2027 contract talks
Nov 1
Arrest: JEREMY BURKART
JEREMY BURKART arrested on Saturday, Oct 31, 2026 at 8:30 PM. Charges: Burkart, Jeremy James (W /M/, Arrest on chrg of Public Intoxication (M), at 450 Main St, Dubuque, IA, on 10/31/2026 20:30. Bail/Bond: $300.00.
Nov 1
Arrest: THOMAS CRIST
THOMAS CRIST arrested on Saturday, Oct 31, 2026 at 10:27 PM. Charges: Crist, Thomas John (W /M/, Arrest on chrg of Owi 2nd Offense (M), at 1717 Kane St, Dubuque, IA, on 10/31/2026 22:27. Bail/Bond: $2,000.00.
Oct 31
Arrest: TRAE NOEL
TRAE NOEL arrested on Saturday, Oct 31, 2026 at 3:43 PM. Charges: Noel, Trae Michael (W /M/, Arrest on chrg of Failure To Appear-non Felony Arr(serious) (M), at 400 S Locust St, Dubuque, IA, on 10/31/2026 15:43. Bail/Bond: Not Specified (or $0.00).
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Dubuque County ballot guide: every race on the Nov. 3 ballot, and how to vote
Governor, Senate, county offices, judges, and two ballot measures including an $18 million county conservation bond. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday; early in-person voting runs through Monday
Chris Jones brings ag secretary campaign to Dubuque days before Election Day
The Democratic challenger for Iowa secretary of agriculture stopped at the Dubuque Farmers Market on Saturday, making water quality and crop diversification his closing pitch against Republican incumb
Dubuque council to hold hearing Monday on up to $22.25M in bonds: what residents should know
The 6:30 p.m. hearing at the Historic Federal Building is the public's chance to comment before the council acts. The Oct. 19 vote only scheduled the hearing; it did not approve the borrowing.
Dubuque County supervisors to vote Monday on shared county engineer deal, flood dollars for fire departments
The 9 a.m. Monday agenda also brings tax abatements on government-owned parcels, four final plats, public hearing notices for a lane renaming and zoning changes, and an Iowa Environmental Council pres
Update: Trump rally confirmed at Five Flags on Sunday; Dubuque County party chairs react
Doors open at 10:30 a.m. Sunday with Trump scheduled to speak at 2 p.m.; Republican and Democratic county chairs say affordability tops voter concerns going into the final weekend before Election Day.
Field of Dreams plans five holiday events for "Tis the Season" series
The series runs Nov. 28 through Dec. 19 at the "This is Iowa" ballpark in Dyersville.
Multicultural Family Center sets Ruby Sutton Day Dinner for Nov. 13
The free family dinner honoring the late civil rights advocate runs 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Ruby Sutton Building, 1157 Central Ave.; registration is open online.
Dubuque City Council Approves Kinseth Closing Documents and Agreement Amendment in 10-Minute Special Session
Both resolutions passed 7-0 on Oct. 26. City staff said the closing timing lets the developer keep its lender's current interest rate, and the approvals do not change previously approved financial inc
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