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Dubuque County asks court to vacate ruling that Lovers Lane is a private road
Regional WireNov 5, 2026, 6:50 AM

Dubuque County asks court to vacate ruling that Lovers Lane is a private road

The county filed a petition Oct. 23 asking an Iowa District Court judge to vacate a June judgment declaring the Sherrill-area road private, after County Attorney Scott Nelson conceded the underlying l

County-owned golf course went six months without a liquor license; county didn't know
Regional WireNov 5, 2026, 6:50 AM

County-owned golf course went six months without a liquor license; county didn't know

Fillmore Fairways Golf Course in Cascade operated without a valid liquor license after it expired in March, and Dubuque County Conservation did not learn of the lapse until August, county officials to

Beckman Catholic reaches 2A state final with five-set comeback; Western Dubuque falls in 4A semis
Regional WireNov 5, 2026, 6:49 AM

Beckman Catholic reaches 2A state final with five-set comeback; Western Dubuque falls in 4A semis

The Dyersville Trailblazers rallied from 10-5 down in the fifth set to beat Grundy Center 3-2 in Coralville on Wednesday night. Western Dubuque was swept by top-ranked Norwalk in the Class 4A semifina

UPDATE: UAW blasts Deere plant closures as 'attack on the working class of Iowa'
Regional WireNov 4, 2026, 8:48 PM

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

S. Grandview Ave. Closure between Southern Ave. and Rockdale Rd.
Tri-State Road & WeatherNov 4, 2026, 5:05 PM

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

Keystone Dr. Closure between Key Way Dr. and Norland Dr.
Tri-State Road & WeatherNov 4, 2026, 5:05 PM

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.

State audit flags $143,000 in improper purchases at Midland school district
Regional WireNov 4, 2026, 2:49 PM

State audit flags $143,000 in improper purchases at Midland school district

Iowa Auditor's report covers 2014 to 2024; former business official not charged, findings sent to Jones County Sheriff

Dubuque City Council approves $21.1M bond financing on 7-0 vote
City Council & CivicNov 3, 2026, 9:00 AM

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.

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