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Dubuque City Council to Begin Executive Search for New City Manager
Council members set to meet with consulting firm to initiate recruitment process on Monday.
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Sep 26
Dubuque City Council to Begin Executive Search for New City Manager
Council members set to meet with consulting firm to initiate recruitment process on Monday.
Sep 25
City Council Begins Executive Search for New City Manager
Special meeting scheduled Monday to launch recruitment process with external consultants.
Sep 22
Dubuque City Council Enacts Moratorium on Hyperscale Data Centers
Measure intended to pause development for assessment of infrastructure and utility impacts.
Food Safety Monitor
Sep 7Inspected
Dubuque Health Inspection: THE KEY HOTEL & LOCK 11 Cited with 4 Violations
Health inspectors documented 4 violations at THE KEY HOTEL & LOCK 11 on August 25, 2026 in Dubuque. Inspector findings: Open top beverage stored on prep cooler cutting board....
Sep 7Inspected
Dubuque Health Inspection: NOONAN'S TAP Cited with 1 Violation
Health inspectors documented 1 violation at NOONAN'S TAP on August 25, 2026 in Dubuque. Inspector findings: Employee health policy was not known in a verifiable manner....
Sep 7Inspected
Dubuque Health Inspection: ROUX & LUCIA Cited with 1 Violation
Health inspectors documented 1 violation at ROUX & LUCIA on August 26, 2026 in Dubuque. Inspector findings: Sucotash dated 08/13/26, Homemade ranch dressing dated 8/8/26 on 08/26/26 which is longer th
Regional News Wire
Sep 23
Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque Names New President and CEO
Kristy Ryan appointed to lead prominent Dubuque philanthropic organization.
Sep 22
Dubuque City Council Enacts Moratorium on Hyperscale Data Centers
Measure intended to pause development for assessment of infrastructure and utility impacts.
Sep 18
Independence voters face $14.5 million bond for new fire station
Independence, Iowa—The Independence Fire Department is urging voters to approve a $14.5 million bond measure in the Nov.
Crime & Safety Desk
Sep 26
Pretrial Bond Summary: 2026-09-26
Objective comparison of statutory bond benchmarks vs actual pretrial release determinations in Dubuque County for 2026-09-26.
Sep 26
Revolving Door: BRAYDEN MERKES (3 Bookings)
BRAYDEN MERKES booked 3 times in 73 days into county jail. Status: CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY.
Sep 26
Arrest: DAVID SCHMITT
DAVID SCHMITT arrested on Saturday, Sep 26, 2026 at 12:16 AM. Charges: PUBLIC INTOXICATION. Bail/Bond: $300.00.
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Arrest: LANDON DUEHR
LANDON DUEHR arrested on Saturday, Sep 26, 2026 at 1:04 AM. Charges: DRIVING WHILE REVOKED. Bail/Bond: $1,000.00.
Arrest: JOSHUA SENICA
JOSHUA SENICA arrested on Saturday, Sep 26, 2026 at 2:11 AM. Charges: OWI 1ST OFFENSE. Bail/Bond: $1,000.00.
Dubuque Man Arrested for First-Offense OWI Early Saturday
Joshua John Senica, 21, was taken into custody following a traffic stop near the N Grandview Avenue exit.
DOC Violator Arrested: Slatton, Melissa Christine (W /F/42)
Slatton, Melissa Christine (W /F/42) was recently arrested while under active DOC supervision. Current Charges: Mittimus (M),
Arrest: JESSICA BROESSEL
JESSICA BROESSEL arrested on Friday, Sep 25, 2026 at 5:15 PM. Charges: MITTIMUS. Bail/Bond: Not Specified (or $0.00).
Arrest: PAYTON MILLER
PAYTON MILLER arrested on Tuesday, Sep 22, 2026 at 7:11 PM. Charges: PROBATION VIOLATION, PROBATION VIOLATION, PROBATION VIOLATION. Bail/Bond: Not Specified (or $0.00).
Arrest: ALEXIS CRENSHAW
ALEXIS CRENSHAW arrested on Friday, Sep 25, 2026 at 2:00 PM. Charges: FAILURE TO APPEAR-NON FELONY ARR(SERIOUS). Bail/Bond: $1,000.00.
City Council Begins Executive Search for New City Manager
Special meeting scheduled Monday to launch recruitment process with external consultants.
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