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W. 9th St. Lane Closure between Bluff St. and Locust St.
Tri-State Road & WeatherNov 2, 2026, 3:08 PM

W. 9th St. Lane Closure between Bluff St. and Locust St.

W. 9th St. Lane Closure between Bluff St. and Locust St.. Source: City of Dubuque Public Works. Details: Due to private utility construction, W. 9th St. will have an eastbound lane shift between Bluff St. and Locust St. starting at 8 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 2, until 5 p.m. on Friday

White St. Closure between E. 22nd St. and E. 24th St.
Tri-State Road & WeatherNov 2, 2026, 3:08 PM

White St. Closure between E. 22nd St. and E. 24th St.

White St. Closure between E. 22nd St. and E. 24th St.. Source: City of Dubuque Public Works. Details: Due to the lead service water line replacement project, White St. will be closed between E. 22nd St. and E. 24th St. starting at 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

Dyersville Area Community Foundation Awards $30,000 to 15 Organizations
Regional WireNov 2, 2026, 6:46 AM

Dyersville Area Community Foundation Awards $30,000 to 15 Organizations

The grants went out at the foundation's annual Grant Award night on Oct. 21.

Cascade EMS Puts Summer Bash Funds Toward Portable CO2 Monitors
Regional WireNov 2, 2026, 6:46 AM

Cascade Ems Puts Summer Bash Funds Toward Portable CO2 Monitors

The chamber's June fundraiser sent all proceeds to the fire department and EMS for new equipment.

Armstrong Family Donates $250,000 Toward Inclusive Playground at Dyersville's Westside Park
Regional WireNov 2, 2026, 6:46 AM

Armstrong Family Donates $250,000 Toward Inclusive Playground at Dyersville's Westside Park

The gift was recognized at the Oct. 19 Dyersville City Council meeting.

Trump closes Iowa midterm push in Dubuque, predicts 'a much bigger win on Tuesday'
Regional WireNov 1, 2026, 10:45 PM

Trump closes Iowa midterm push in Dubuque, predicts 'a much bigger win on Tuesday'

President Donald Trump spoke for roughly two hours at the Five Flags Center on Sunday, stumping for Ashley Hinson and Iowa Republicans two days before Election Day.

Dubuque sits on $27M in unspent TIF cash as council prepares $22.25M bond vote
City Council & CivicNov 1, 2026, 2:54 PM

Dubuque sits on $27M in unspent Tif cash as council prepares $22.25M bond vote

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.

Dubuque council to hold hearing Monday on up to $22.25M in bonds: what residents should know
City Council & CivicOct 31, 2026, 2:43 PM

Dubuque council to hold hearing Monday on up to $22.25M in bonds: what residents should know

The 6:30 p.m. hearing at the Historic Federal Building is the public's chance to comment before the council acts. The Oct. 19 vote only scheduled the hearing; it did not approve the borrowing.

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