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UPDATE: UAW blasts Deere plant closures as 'attack on the working class of Iowa'
New details: Ottumwa factory closes after windrower and baler lines move to Des Moines; Clarion Hagie ends by FY 2029; Dubuque Works under review
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Nov 3
Dubuque City Council approves $21.1M bond financing on 7-0 vote
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.
Nov 3
Dubuque City Council begins rethinking homelessness response as shelters turn people away
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.
Nov 1
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.
Oct 23Inspected
Dubuque Health Inspection: COURTSIDE CAFE Cited with 1 Violation
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
Oct 22Inspected
Dubuque Health Inspection: EDWARD'S SUPPER CLUB Cited with 1 Violation
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
Oct 22Inspected
Dubuque Health Inspection: WENDY'S OLD FASHIONED HAMBURGERS Cited with 1 Violation
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
Nov 4
UPDATE: UAW blasts Deere plant closures as 'attack on the working class of Iowa'
New details: Ottumwa factory closes after windrower and baler lines move to Des Moines; Clarion Hagie ends by FY 2029; Dubuque Works under review
Nov 4
S. Grandview Ave. Closure between Southern Ave. and Rockdale Rd.
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
Nov 4
Keystone Dr. Closure between Key Way Dr. and Norland Dr.
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.
Nov 5
Arrest: MICHAEL HABEL
MICHAEL HABEL arrested on Wednesday, Nov 04, 2026 at 10:19 AM. Charges: Habel, Michael Joseph (W /M/, Arrest on chrg of Owi 1st Offense (M), at 15705 Lore Mound Rd/stacie Ct, Dubuque, IA, on 11/4/2026 10:19. Bail/Bond: $1,000.00.
Nov 4
Arrest: MICHAEL SCHUELLER
MICHAEL SCHUELLER arrested on Wednesday, Nov 04, 2026 at 6:22 PM. Charges: Schueller, Michael Glen (W /M/, Arrest on chrg of Contempt - Violation Of No Contact/protective Order (M), at 770 Iowa St, Dubuque, IA, on 11/4/2026 18:22. Bail/Bond: Not Specified (or $0.00).
Nov 4
Arrest: MACE MCDERMOTT
MACE MCDERMOTT arrested on Wednesday, Nov 04, 2026 at 3:40 PM. Charges: Mcdermott, Mace Alexander (W /M/, Arrest on chrg of Mittimus (M), at 770 Iowa St, Dubuque, IA, on 11/4/2026 15:40. Bail/Bond: Not Specified (or $0.00).
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John Deere to close Ottumwa factory; Dubuque Works among plants under review
Windrower production moves to Des Moines by end of FY2027, round balers by FY2028; Clarion's Hagie factory ends operations by FY2029
County supervisors hear traffic, Ems concerns at Oct. 26 data center work session
Town hall milestones missed, water testing gap discussed, and the Nov. 12 informational meeting was postponed.
Dubuque County supervisors impose temporary moratorium on renewable energy projects
Board also approves Schneider Geospatial services agreement on a split 2-1 vote at the Oct. 19 meeting.
Carnegie-Stout Public Library marks Family Literacy Month with reading-photo contest
Families can email photos of their favorite reading moments by Nov. 30 for a chance at a River Lights gift card and a book gift basket.
Bellevue American Legion Post #273 plans Veterans Day ceremonies Nov. 11
Ceremonies at 10 a.m. in the Bellevue High School gymnasium, with a veterans meal to follow at Horizon Hall.
Jackson County supervisors distribute $74,383.50 in federal river-land revenue
Bellevue and Easton Valley schools get $24,174.64 each; the rest goes to secondary roads and fire departments.
Dubuque City Council approves $21.1M bond financing on 7-0 vote
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.
Dubuque City Council begins rethinking homelessness response as shelters turn people away
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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