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Dubuque school board votes to close Jefferson and Washington middle schools
Regional WireNov 9, 2026, 9:51 PM

Dubuque school board votes to close Jefferson and Washington middle schools

The board voted 6-1 tonight to approve Scenario 3, closing Jefferson and Washington middle schools beginning in 2028-2029.

Dinosaur Adventure stomps into Dubuque's Grand River Center Nov. 14-15
Regional WireNov 9, 2026, 9:04 PM

Dinosaur Adventure stomps into Dubuque's Grand River Center Nov. 14-15

Life-size animatronic dinosaurs, rides, fossil digs and live Velociraptor performers come to the Grand River Center Nov. 14-15; tickets start at $32.10, with children under 2 free.

Dubuque County asks residents to take public health assessment survey through Dec. 9
Regional WireNov 9, 2026, 9:04 PM

Dubuque County asks residents to take public health assessment survey through Dec. 9

The Dubuque County Public Health Department's survey, offered in English, Spanish and Marshallese, runs Nov. 9 through Dec. 9 and will guide future health improvement efforts.

UPDATE: Cedar Crossing Casino pushes back opening to Nov. 23
Regional WireNov 9, 2026, 9:04 PM

Update: Cedar Crossing Casino pushes back opening to Nov. 23

The Cedar Rapids casino will now open Monday, Nov. 23, at noon, four days later than planned, with preview days Nov. 16-22.

UPDATE: Dyersville residents seek more answers on Iowa's cancer rates after Monday presentations
Regional WireNov 9, 2026, 9:03 PM

Update: Dyersville residents seek more answers on Iowa's cancer rates after Monday presentations

Residents gathered at the James Kennedy Public Library on Monday for a presentation on environmental risk factors and Iowa's cancer crisis, as a new study finds Iowa has the nation's second-highest ra

Clarke University launches Iowa's first Bonner Leaders program
Regional WireNov 9, 2026, 2:52 PM

Clarke University launches Iowa's first Bonner Leaders program

Clarke University says it has partnered with the Bonner Foundation to launch the Bonner Leaders Initiative, the first program of its kind in Iowa, paying students for community service work.

Dubuque Health Inspection: EAGLE COUNTRY MARKET Cited with 4 Violations (including repeat citations)
Food InspectionsNov 9, 2026, 11:21 AM

Dubuque Health Inspection: Eagle Country Market Cited with 4 Violations (including repeat citations)

Health inspectors documented 4 violations (including repeat citations) at EAGLE COUNTRY MARKET on October 27, 2026 in Dubuque. Inspector findings: [REPEAT] Several bags of frozen chicken sitting in bu

Dubuque Health Inspection: PERKINS #1115 Cited with 9 Violations
Food InspectionsNov 8, 2026, 5:30 PM

Dubuque Health Inspection: Perkins #1115 Cited with 9 Violations

Health inspectors documented 9 violations at PERKINS #1115 on October 27, 2026 in Dubuque. Inspector findings: Prep line hand sink paper towel dispenser non-functional at inspection. Corrected onsite

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