The council combined its general obligation loan agreements, set a Nov. 16 bond sale and authorized the preliminary official statement; the ImOn Ice Arena cooling tower replacement also passed 7-0.
Point-in-time counts show unsheltered homelessness nearly quadrupled in two years; city staff say Dubuque needs more affordable housing, more shelter space and better coordination.
State data shows record $17.5M in TIF revenue last year and a cash balance that nearly doubled, as the council holds a hearing Monday on new borrowing.
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
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
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
Sand leads Zach Lahn 603,205 to 476,083 in the Secretary of State's 10:07 p.m. figures (1,180 of 1,656 precincts, 70 of 99 counties). The AP called the race for Sand at about 10:14 p.m.; the SOS figur
RDN reported AP calls in three races Tuesday night based on a misread of election graphics. The AP lists all three as too early to call; Sand, Turek and James lead in unofficial returns.
Johnson leads Coonrad 9,023 to 5,195 in the Secretary of State's 9:34 p.m. figures (all 3 counties reporting). Called on SOS figures certain. All figures unofficial.
WILLIAM LUGRAIN arrested on Tuesday, Nov 03, 2026 at 8:45 AM. Charges: Lugrain, William Robert (W /M/, Arrest on chrg of, Pretrial Supervision Violation, Pretrial Supervision Violation (M), at 770 Iowa St, Dubuque, IA, on 11/3/2026 08:45. Bail/Bond: Not Specified (or $0.00).
ROBERT SNEAD arrested on Tuesday, Nov 03, 2026 at 8:36 AM. Charges: Snead, Robert Reginald (B /M/, Arrest on chrg of Mittimus (M), at 770 Iowa St, Dubuque, IA, on 11/3/2026 08:36. Bail/Bond: Not Specified (or $0.00).
ALONZO WISE arrested on Tuesday, Nov 03, 2026 at 4:16 AM. Charges: Wise, Alonzo Alfred (B /M/, Arrest on chrg of Public Intoxication (M), at 1151 Washington St, Dubuque, IA, on 11/3/2026 04:16. Bail/Bond: Not Specified (or $0.00).
Yes leads No on Constitutional Amendment 1, 121,923 votes to 117,092, with 171 of 1,656 precincts reporting statewide. No led by 74 votes at 8:39 p.m. All figures unofficial.
Dubuque County has posted its first election results, with 5 of 34 precincts fully reporting and absentee ballots complete. Rob Sand leads the governor's race, Josh Turek leads the Senate race and Yes
Polls closed at 8 p.m. CT Tuesday. RDN is tracking the governor, the U.S. Senate seat, Amendment 1 and the full Dubuque County slate as returns post.
Jackson St. Closure between E. 21st St. and E. 22nd St.. Source: City of Dubuque Public Works. Details: Due to the lead service water line replacement project, Jackson St. will be closed between E. 21st St. and E. 22nd St. starting at 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 4.
Keystone Dr. Closure between Key Way Dr. and Norland Dr.. Source: City of Dubuque Public Works. Details: Due to private utility construction, Keystone Dr. will be closed between Key Way Dr. and Norland Dr. starting at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 4, until 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6.
S. Grandview Ave. Closure between Southern Ave. and Rockdale Rd.. Source: City of Dubuque Public Works. Details: Due to private sewer and water utility repairs, S. Grandview Ave. will be closed between Southern Ave. and Rockdale Rd. starting at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 4, until
The council combined its general obligation loan agreements, set a Nov. 16 bond sale and authorized the preliminary official statement; the ImOn Ice Arena cooling tower replacement also passed 7-0.
Point-in-time counts show unsheltered homelessness nearly quadrupled in two years; city staff say Dubuque needs more affordable housing, more shelter space and better coordination.
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