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City Council Special Meeting Recap: September 28, 2026
Dubuque City Council September 28, 2026: City Council approved plans for stakeholder meetings with each member and selected stakeholders in November.
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Oct 15
City Council Special Meeting Recap: September 28, 2026
Dubuque City Council September 28, 2026: City Council approved plans for stakeholder meetings with each member and selected stakeholders in November.
Oct 15
City Council Meeting Recap: October 5, 2026
Dubuque City Council October 5, 2026: Resolution sets Oct. 19 public hearing on $11K water revenue loan
Oct 15
Kaufmann Ave. Lane Shift between Maryville Dr. and N. Grandview Ave.
Kaufmann Ave. Lane Shift between Maryville Dr. and N. Grandview Ave.. Source: City of Dubuque Public Works. Details: Due to private storm sewer construction, Kaufmann Ave. will have an eastbound lane shift between Maryville Dr. and N. Grandview Ave. starting at 8 a.m. on Wednesda
Food Safety Monitor
Oct 14Inspected
Dubuque Health Inspection: LAUGHING CRAB Cited with 3 Violations
Health inspectors documented 3 violations at LAUGHING CRAB on October 5, 2026 in Dubuque. Inspector findings: Employee observed washing hands with gloves on. Corrected on site by employee removing glo
Oct 14Inspected
Dubuque Health Inspection: SPORTSTERS PUB Cited with 2 Violations
Health inspectors documented 2 violations at SPORTSTERS PUB on October 5, 2026 in Dubuque. Inspector findings: Establishment does not have any staff with current certification. Establishment must prov
Oct 13Inspected
Dubuque Health Inspection: EAGLE POINTE PLACE Cited with 4 Violations
Health inspectors documented 4 violations at EAGLE POINTE PLACE on October 5, 2026 in Dubuque. Inspector findings: Several ready-to-eat food items—such as American cheese, deli meats, cooked green bea
Regional News Wire
Oct 13
Hundreds in Dubuque urge pause on school closure decision
Community members rally at school board meeting to demand more transparency regarding proposed facility closures.
Oct 11
Clayton County fatal motorcycle crash involving deer
One person dead, several injured in Garber Road collision.
Oct 10
Dubuque Zoning Board Rejects Landscaping Waiver for Middle School Expansion
Request for landscaping variance for Roosevelt Middle School project denied by local board.
Crime & Safety Desk
Sep 15
EMERGENCY WATER MAIN REPAIR CLOSES GRANDVIEW AVENUE BETWEEN LORAS AND DELHI
City utility crews have closed a two-block section through Tuesday afternoon for infrastructure reconstruction.
Oct 15
Arrest: SEAN DAUGHERTY
SEAN DAUGHERTY arrested on Thursday, Oct 15, 2026 at 6:04 AM. Charges: Violation Of Domestic Abuse Protective Order. Bail/Bond: Not Specified (or $0.00).
Oct 15
Arrest: ANTHONY BLACKBURN
ANTHONY BLACKBURN arrested on Thursday, Oct 15, 2026 at 6:00 AM. Charges: Probation Violation. Bail/Bond: $10,000.00.
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Dubuque Health Inspection: Laughing Crab Cited with 3 Violations
Health inspectors documented 3 violations at LAUGHING CRAB on October 5, 2026 in Dubuque. Inspector findings: Employee observed washing hands with gloves on. Corrected on site by employee removing glo
Dubuque Health Inspection: Sportsters Pub Cited with 2 Violations
Health inspectors documented 2 violations at SPORTSTERS PUB on October 5, 2026 in Dubuque. Inspector findings: Establishment does not have any staff with current certification. Establishment must prov
Dubuque Health Inspection: Eagle Pointe Place Cited with 4 Violations
Health inspectors documented 4 violations at EAGLE POINTE PLACE on October 5, 2026 in Dubuque. Inspector findings: Several ready-to-eat food items—such as American cheese, deli meats, cooked green bea
Hundreds in Dubuque urge pause on school closure decision
Community members rally at school board meeting to demand more transparency regarding proposed facility closures.
Clayton County fatal motorcycle crash involving deer
One person dead, several injured in Garber Road collision.
Dubuque Health Inspection: Happy'S Place Cited with 1 Violation
Health inspectors documented 1 violation at HAPPY'S PLACE on October 2, 2026 in Dubuque. Inspector findings: Internal temperature at the top of the pizza prep cooler measured 55°F. Diced ham measured
Dubuque Health Inspection: Edward'S Supper Club Cited with 2 Violations
Health inspectors documented 2 violations at EDWARD'S SUPPER CLUB on October 2, 2026 in Dubuque. Inspector findings: Owner has not onboarded employees as of inspection time so no verifiable employee h
Dubuque Zoning Board Rejects Landscaping Waiver for Middle School Expansion
Request for landscaping variance for Roosevelt Middle School project denied by local board.
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