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Objective comparison of statutory bond benchmarks vs actual pretrial release determinations in Dubuque County for 2026-10-19.
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City Hall & Civic
Oct 18
Dubuque City Council to Review Municipal Priorities
Council meets Monday to tackle local administrative business
Oct 17
Dubuque City Council to Convene for Regular Session October 19
City officials to review local governance matters at upcoming Council meeting.
Oct 17
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 8:45AM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 8:45AM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL. Source: National Weather Service. Details: The threat has ended.
Food Safety Monitor
Oct 19Inspected
Dubuque Health Inspection: QUALITY INN OF DUBUQUE Cited with 2 Violations
Health inspectors documented 2 violations at QUALITY INN OF DUBUQUE on October 9, 2026 in Dubuque. Inspector findings: There is currently no Certified Food Protection Manager on staff. The owner's cer
Oct 18Inspected
Dubuque Health Inspection: EL MERCADITO NICAS MARKET LLC Cited with 2 Violations
Health inspectors documented 2 violations at EL MERCADITO NICAS MARKET LLC on October 9, 2026 in Dubuque. Inspector findings: Containers of 100% Raw milk (unpasteurized) marked "not for human consumpt
Oct 18Inspected
Dubuque Health Inspection: STEEPLE SQUARE Cited with 1 Violation
Health inspectors documented 1 violation at STEEPLE SQUARE on October 9, 2026 in Dubuque. Inspector findings: Bar hand sink signage covered by occupancy load sign. Corrected at inspection by posting h
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 19
Pretrial Bond Summary: 2026-10-19
Objective comparison of statutory bond benchmarks vs actual pretrial release determinations in Dubuque County for 2026-10-19.
Oct 18
Bail Review: BROOKE COUTEE Released on Personal Recognizance for DOMESTIC ABUSE ASSAULT WITH INJURY - SIMPLE ASSAULT
Bail Review: BROOKE COUTEE released on Personal Recognizance for DOMESTIC ABUSE ASSAULT WITH INJURY - SIMPLE ASSAULT. State guideline: $2,000 Cash or Surety. Custody duration: 9h 33m.
Oct 16
City Council meeting set for Oct. 19 at 1:30 p.m. CT
Dubuque City Council meeting scheduled for Oct. 19
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Bail Review: Brooke Coutee Released on Personal Recognizance for Domestic Abuse Assault With Injury - Simple Assault
Bail Review: BROOKE COUTEE released on Personal Recognizance for DOMESTIC ABUSE ASSAULT WITH INJURY - SIMPLE ASSAULT. State guideline: $2,000 Cash or Surety. Custody duration: 9h 33m.
Dubuque City Council to Review Municipal Priorities
Council meets Monday to tackle local administrative business
Dubuque City Council to Convene for Regular Session October 19
City officials to review local governance matters at upcoming Council meeting.
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 8:45AM Cdt until October 17 at 9:00AM Cdt by Nws Quad Cities IA IL
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 8:45AM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL. Source: National Weather Service. Details: The threat has ended.
City Council Agenda Preview: October 19, 2026
Dubuque City Council October 19, 2026: ImOn Ice Arena Cooling Tower Replacement Project: Initiate P ($225,000)
City Council meeting set for Oct. 19 at 1:30 p.m. CT
Dubuque City Council meeting scheduled for Oct. 19
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.
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.
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