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The Jule introduces its first electric bus
The Gillig electric bus replaces a 2002 diesel bus on fixed routes; a federal grant covered most of the $1.18 million purchase
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Nov 5
Dubuque asks residents to weigh in on next city manager; survey open through Nov. 15
The city is surveying residents and business owners on the leadership qualities, experience and priorities they want in the next city manager, as the council oversees the search for Mike Van Milligen'
Nov 5
What the council's 5-2 voucher vote actually changes, and what it does not
Starting January 1, up to 12 households a year can move ahead on Dubuque's voucher waiting list through a homeless preference. Current voucher holders see no change.
Nov 5
Dubuque Council Approves Housing Voucher Plan Revision 5-2, Adopts Two Urban Renewal Plans
Minutes from the November 2 regular session show a split vote on the Housing Choice Voucher plan, unanimous approval of the Sky Blue and Technology Park renewal plans, and a full docket of consent ite
Nov 9Inspected
Dubuque Health Inspection: Eagle Country Market Cited with 4 Violations (including repeat citations)
Health inspectors documented 4 violations (including repeat citations) at EAGLE COUNTRY MARKET on October 27, 2026 in Dubuque. Inspector findings: [REPEAT] Several bags of frozen chicken sitting in bu
Nov 8Inspected
Dubuque Health Inspection: Perkins #1115 Cited with 9 Violations
Health inspectors documented 9 violations at PERKINS #1115 on October 27, 2026 in Dubuque. Inspector findings: Prep line hand sink paper towel dispenser non-functional at inspection. Corrected onsite
Nov 8Inspected
Dubuque Health Inspection: Yen Ching Restaurant Cited with 1 Violation
Health inspectors documented 1 violation at YEN CHING RESTAURANT on October 28, 2026 in Dubuque. Inspector findings: Bulk bins not labeled with contents....
Nov 13
The Jule introduces its first electric bus
The Gillig electric bus replaces a 2002 diesel bus on fixed routes; a federal grant covered most of the $1.18 million purchase
Nov 13
Dubuque schools to offer full-day preschool at three sites for 2027-28
Audubon, Irving and Seedlings will offer the five-day option at $350 a month; registration opens Dec. 1
Nov 13
Dubuque council to consider $310 million in projects, including youth sports complex
The Nov. 16 meeting will set public hearings on a $148 million sports complex and commercial development, an $80 million Dubuque Pack redevelopment and an $82 million Dubuque Community Y project
Nov 13
Sex Offender Registry: Jason Voshell (Registration Update)
Periodic Registration Compliance Verification for JASON CURTIS VOSHELL (Tier 2). Verified: Thursday, Nov 12, 2026.
Nov 13
Sex Offender Registry: Justin Kast (Incarcerated)
Incarcerated at Dubuque County Jail for JUSTIN MICHAEL KAST (Tier 2). Verified: Friday, Nov 13, 2026.
Nov 13
Arrest: Cory Bryson
CORY BRYSON arrested on Friday, Nov 13, 2026 at 10:39 AM. Charges: Bryson, Cory Allen (W /M/, Arrest on chrg of Mittimus (M), at 770 Iowa St, Dubuque, IA, on 11/13/2026 10:39. Bail/Bond: Not Specified (or $0.00).
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Neighbor Girls Group joins Operation Give Birds to hand out 30 Thanksgiving meals
The southwest Wisconsin nonprofit, formed in 2025, has raised more than $15,000 for neighbors in need.
Heating assistance open for low-income families in Dubuque and eight other eastern Iowa counties
Applications for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program run through HACAP; more than 9,200 households were approved last year.
Toys"R"Us coming to Kennedy Mall in Dubuque
The toy store will open across from Bath & Body Works; no opening date has been announced yet.
American Cancer Society's new Discovery Shop opens in Dubuque
The volunteer-run thrift shop moved to a larger space at 2600 Dodge St., nearly two and a half times the size of the old store, with more parking and a drive-up donation area.
Trump's Dubuque visit cost city, county taxpayers more than $60,000
The city put its share at more than $51,000 and the county at more than $10,000. Neither plans to seek reimbursement, and the airport netted about $48,000.
Theisen’s awards $430,250 to 206 nonprofits across 26 store communities
The Dubuque-based retailer’s More for Your Community program drew 589 applications in its 16th year and has given more than $5 million since 2009.
Dubuque Health Inspection: Eagle Country Market Cited with 4 Violations (including repeat citations)
Health inspectors documented 4 violations (including repeat citations) at EAGLE COUNTRY MARKET on October 27, 2026 in Dubuque. Inspector findings: [REPEAT] Several bags of frozen chicken sitting in bu
Dubuque Health Inspection: Perkins #1115 Cited with 9 Violations
Health inspectors documented 9 violations at PERKINS #1115 on October 27, 2026 in Dubuque. Inspector findings: Prep line hand sink paper towel dispenser non-functional at inspection. Corrected onsite
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