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Dubuque Health Inspection: DUBUQUE WINE & SPIRITS Cited with 6 Violations (including repeat citations)
Food InspectionsNov 7, 2026, 4:21 PM

Dubuque Health Inspection: Dubuque Wine & Spirits Cited with 6 Violations (including repeat citations)

Health inspectors documented 6 violations (including repeat citations) at DUBUQUE WINE & SPIRITS on October 29, 2026 in Dubuque. Inspector findings: [REPEAT] Person in charge could not find a verifiab

Hospice of Dubuque offers free Holiday Help program Monday for those grieving a loss
Regional WireNov 7, 2026, 2:47 PM

Hospice of Dubuque offers free Holiday Help program Monday for those grieving a loss

The free program is Monday, Nov. 9, at 6 p.m. at Egelhof, Siegert and Casper Funeral Home on Kennedy Road; a Holiday Family Workshop follows Nov. 17.

Vesperman Farms featured on 'Uniquely Wisconsin'
Regional WireNov 7, 2026, 6:59 AM

Vesperman Farms featured on 'Uniquely Wisconsin'

Lancaster's Vesperman Farms is the latest local treasure featured on 'Uniquely Wisconsin,' an online series that promotes outstanding people and places in the state.

Western Dubuque outlasts Waverly-Shell Rock 27-24 in 4A state quarterfinals
Regional WireNov 7, 2026, 6:58 AM

Western Dubuque outlasts Waverly-Shell Rock 27-24 in 4A state quarterfinals

Western Dubuque (10-1) beat Waverly-Shell Rock (8-3) 27-24 on Friday to advance to the Class 4A state semifinals.

Platteville seeks proposals for old fire station building
Regional WireNov 7, 2026, 6:57 AM

Platteville seeks proposals for old fire station building

The City of Platteville is seeking proposals for the purchase and reuse or redevelopment of the former fire station at 275 E. Main St.; review of proposals begins after Nov. 15.

Over 2,000 absentee ballots missed in Johnson County on election night, state says
Regional WireNov 7, 2026, 6:46 AM

Over 2,000 absentee ballots missed in Johnson County on election night, state says

The Iowa Secretary of State's Office says an election official found about 2,017 absentee ballots Thursday that were not counted in Tuesday's unofficial results; an audit set for Monday will cover the

Chaney Rd. Closure at Asbury Rd. Intersection
Tri-State Road & WeatherNov 7, 2026, 3:08 AM

Chaney Rd. Closure at Asbury Rd. Intersection

Chaney Rd. Closure at Asbury Rd. Intersection. Source: City of Dubuque Public Works. Details: Due to traffic signal improvement, Chaney Rd. will be closed in the area just south of its intersection with Asbury Rd. starting at 8 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 9, until 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov.

Dubuque man sentenced to 33 months in federal prison for COVID-19 unemployment fraud
Regional WireNov 6, 2026, 8:51 PM

Dubuque man sentenced to 33 months in federal prison for Covid-19 unemployment fraud

Jacob Michael Laufenberg, 36, pleaded guilty to wire fraud after concealing jobs and a jail stay while collecting Iowa unemployment benefits.

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