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Washington St. Closure between E. 21st St. and 22nd St.
Tri-State Road & WeatherNov 1, 2026, 7:07 PM

Washington St. Closure between E. 21st St. and 22nd St.

Washington St. Closure between E. 21st St. and 22nd St.. Source: City of Dubuque Public Works. Details: Due to the lead service water line replacement project, Washington St. will be closed between E. 21st St. and 22nd St. starting at 8 a.m until 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 2.

W. 9th St. Lane Closure between Bluff St. and Locust St.
Tri-State Road & WeatherNov 1, 2026, 3:39 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

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.

UPDATE: City removes tarp covering Five Flags Center 'Solidarity' mural ahead of Trump rally
Regional WireNov 1, 2026, 2:47 PM

Update: City removes tarp covering Five Flags Center 'Solidarity' mural ahead of Trump rally

Dubuque officials say the city did not authorize the covering ordered by the White House Advance Team, and the rental agreement allows no exterior modifications.

Trump to speak at Five Flags at 3 p.m. today; doors open at 11:30 a.m.
Regional WireNov 1, 2026, 6:45 AM

Trump to speak at Five Flags at 3 p.m. today; doors open at 11:30 a.m.

The RNC pushed today's Dubuque rally start back an hour from earlier plans. Guests must RSVP; KCRG will stream the event live.

Five Flags Center 'Solidarity' mural covered ahead of Trump's Sunday visit
Regional WireOct 31, 2026, 9:11 PM

Five Flags Center 'Solidarity' mural covered ahead of Trump's Sunday visit

Oak View Group says the White House Advance Team ordered the cover; city did not authorize it

New Mississippi River bridge at Lansing to open around 12:30 p.m. Friday
Regional WireOct 31, 2026, 9:06 PM

New Mississippi River bridge at Lansing to open around 12:30 p.m. Friday

Ferry ends Nov. 6 as the $140 million Iowa 9/WIS 82 crossing opens months early

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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