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Arrest: TANNER HITTENMILLER

TANNER HITTENMILLER arrested on Thursday, Sep 17, 2026 at 5:38 PM. Charges: FORGERY, POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - MARIJUANA 1ST OFFENSE, PROBATION VIOLATION, PROBATION VIOLATION, PROBATION VIOLATION, PROBATION VIOLATION, THEFT 1ST DEGREE - MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT, THEFT 2ND DEGREE - ALL OTHER LARCENY, THEFT 2ND DEGREE - ALL OTHER LARCENY, THEFT 2ND DEGREE - ALL OTHER LARCENY, THEFT 2ND DEGREE - MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT, THEFT 2ND DEGREE - MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT, THEFT 3RD DEGREE - STOLEN PROPERTY OFFENSES, THEFT 4TH DEGREE - ALL OTHER LARCENY, THEFT 4TH DEGREE - ALL OTHER LARCENY. Bail/Bond: Not Specified (or $0.00).

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City Hall & Civic

Sep 15

DUBUQUE CITY COUNCIL ADVANCES .2M STORMWATER CONTRACT AND CENTRAL AVENUE REZONING

Council members voted to approve utility infrastructure awards and advanced commercial zoning amendments during Monday session.

Sep 3

City Council Meeting Recap: August 17, 2026

Dubuque City Council August 17, 2026: Wacker Plaza Planned Unit Development Amendment: Motion by R

Sep 3

City Council Agenda Preview: August 17, 2026

Dubuque City Council August 17, 2026: JFK Water Tower Interior Piping and Expansion Joint Replacement Project Public Hearing Approval: City Council adopts resolution approving the plans, specification

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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

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Regional News Wire

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.

Sep 17

Regional Wire Update: Sept 17, 2026

Regional highlights include health updates in Dubuque, a rural traffic emergency in Jo Daviess County, and continued local friction regarding Peosta development projects.

Sep 17

Data Center Developer Backs Stricter Rules in Peosta Amid Resident Opposition

PEOSTA, Iowa — A regional data center developer announced support for stricter municipal regulations during a packed Peosta City Council work session Wednesday night, navigating widespread local oppos

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Sep 20

Arrest: TANNER HITTENMILLER

Sep 20

Arrest: SHAWN STIERMAN

SHAWN STIERMAN arrested on Thursday, Sep 17, 2026 at 7:15 PM. Charges: PROBATION VIOLATION. Bail/Bond: Not Specified (or $0.00).

Sep 20

Arrest: ANDREW SCHLEGEL

ANDREW SCHLEGEL arrested on Thursday, Sep 17, 2026 at 2:30 PM. Charges: CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE VIOLATION, CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE VIOLATION, CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE VIOLATION. Bail/Bond: $50,000.00.

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⚖️ Court & Bond ReportsSep 20, 2026, 11:26 AM

Pretrial Bond Summary: 2026-09-20

Objective comparison of statutory bond benchmarks vs actual pretrial release determinations in Dubuque County for 2026-09-20.

🛡️ Arrests & CourtsSep 20, 2026, 7:36 AM

Arrest: ERICA KAUFMAN

ERICA KAUFMAN arrested on Sunday, Sep 20, 2026 at 12:06 AM. Charges: ASSAULT ON PERSONS IN CERTAIN OCCUPATIONS - BODILY INJURY, HARASSMENT 1ST DEGREE, INTERFERENCE W/OFFICIAL ACTS - ALL OTHER, INTERFERENCE W/OFFICIAL ACTS - BODILY INJURY, PUBLIC INTOXICATION. Bail/Bond: $13,300.00.

🛡️ Arrests & CourtsSep 20, 2026, 7:36 AM

Arrest: TRISTEN PFIFFNER

TRISTEN PFIFFNER arrested on Sunday, Sep 20, 2026 at 2:23 AM. Charges: OWI 1ST OFFENSE. Bail/Bond: $1,000.00.

🛡️ Arrests & CourtsSep 20, 2026, 7:36 AM

Arrest: DEONTA REED

DEONTA REED arrested on Sunday, Sep 20, 2026 at 2:41 AM. Charges: OWI 1ST OFFENSE. Bail/Bond: $1,000.00.

🛡️ Arrests & CourtsSep 20, 2026, 3:36 AM

Arrest: LAMISHA BUSH

LAMISHA BUSH arrested on Saturday, Sep 19, 2026 at 10:48 PM. Charges: DISORDERLY CONDUCT-FIGHTING. Bail/Bond: Not Specified (or $0.00).

DOC ViolatorsSep 20, 2026, 3:36 AM

DOC Violator Arrested: Lindsey, Calvin Nmn (B /M/65)

Lindsey, Calvin Nmn (B /M/65) was recently arrested while under active DOC supervision. Current Charges: Owi 2nd Offense (M),

📡 Regional WireSep 18, 2026, 6:32 AM

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.

📡 Regional WireSep 17, 2026, 2:09 PM

Regional Wire Update: Sept 17, 2026

Regional highlights include health updates in Dubuque, a rural traffic emergency in Jo Daviess County, and continued local friction regarding Peosta development projects.

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