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City Council Begins Executive Search for New City Manager
Special meeting scheduled Monday to launch recruitment process with external consultants.
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City Hall & Civic
Sep 25
City Council Begins Executive Search for New City Manager
Special meeting scheduled Monday to launch recruitment process with external consultants.
Sep 22
Dubuque City Council Enacts Moratorium on Hyperscale Data Centers
Measure intended to pause development for assessment of infrastructure and utility impacts.
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.
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
Regional News Wire
Sep 23
Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque Names New President and CEO
Kristy Ryan appointed to lead prominent Dubuque philanthropic organization.
Sep 22
Dubuque City Council Enacts Moratorium on Hyperscale Data Centers
Measure intended to pause development for assessment of infrastructure and utility impacts.
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.
Crime & Safety Desk
Sep 25
NCO Violation: LESLEY SHEPHERD
LESLEY SHEPHERD booked on NCO violation. Docket: AGCR165062C. Bond: Bond: CASH $2,000.00.
Sep 25
Pretrial Bond Summary: 2026-09-25
Objective comparison of statutory bond benchmarks vs actual pretrial release determinations in Dubuque County for 2026-09-25.
Sep 25
DOC Violator Arrested: Lafayette, Tiffany Suzanne (B /F/34)
Lafayette, Tiffany Suzanne (B /F/34) was recently arrested while under active DOC supervision. Current Charges: Assault Causing Bodily Injury/mental Illness - Simple (M),
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DOC Violator Arrested: Clark, Douglas Alan (W /M/39)
Clark, Douglas Alan (W /M/39) was recently arrested while under active DOC supervision. Current Charges: Failure To Appear-non Felony Arr(serious) (M),
Arrest: JEFFREY HUTCHINS
JEFFREY HUTCHINS arrested on Thursday, Sep 24, 2026 at 7:50 PM. Charges: ASSAULT CAUSING BODILY INJURY/MENTAL ILLNESS - SIMPLE, BURGLARY 1ST DEGREE - BURGLARY/BREAKING AND ENTERING, HARASSMENT 1ST DEGREE, HARASSMENT 3RD DEGREE, OWI 1ST OFFENSE. Bail/Bond: Not Specified (or $0.00).
Arrest: LATREASE SUTTON-SMITH
LATREASE SUTTON-SMITH arrested on Thursday, Sep 24, 2026 at 9:27 PM. Charges: DOMESTIC ABUSE ASSAULT - SIMPLE. Bail/Bond: Not Specified (or $0.00).
Arrest: TIFFANY LAFAYETTE
TIFFANY LAFAYETTE arrested on Thursday, Sep 24, 2026 at 9:35 PM. Charges: ASSAULT CAUSING BODILY INJURY/MENTAL ILLNESS - SIMPLE. Bail/Bond: $5,000.00.
DOC Violator Arrested: Shepherd, Lesley Anne (W /F/48)
Shepherd, Lesley Anne (W /F/48) was recently arrested while under active DOC supervision. Current Charges: Contempt - Violation Of No Contact/protective Order (M),
Arrest: RAMEAL CHOICE
RAMEAL CHOICE arrested on Thursday, Sep 24, 2026 at 9:06 PM. Charges: ASSAULT CAUSING BODILY INJURY/MENTAL ILLNESS - SIMPLE, HARASSMENT 2ND DEGREE. Bail/Bond: $2,000.00.
Arrest: JERRY RUSSELL
JERRY RUSSELL arrested on Monday, Sep 21, 2026 at 6:35 PM. Charges: CONTEMPT - VIOLATION OF NO CONTACT/PROTECTIVE ORDER. Bail/Bond: Not Specified (or $0.00).
Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque Names New President and CEO
Kristy Ryan appointed to lead prominent Dubuque philanthropic organization.
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