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.
Point-in-time counts show unsheltered homelessness nearly quadrupled in two years; city staff say Dubuque needs more affordable housing, more shelter space and better coordination.
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.
Health inspectors documented 1 violation at COURTSIDE CAFE on October 15, 2026 in Dubuque. Inspector findings: Nacho cheese is hot holding at 128°F. Corrected on-site by the Person in Charge discardin
Health inspectors documented 1 violation at EDWARD'S SUPPER CLUB on October 13, 2026 in Dubuque. Inspector findings: Owner in process of hiring staff. No verifiable employee health policy at this time
Health inspectors documented 1 violation at WENDY'S OLD FASHIONED HAMBURGERS on October 12, 2026 in Dubuque. Inspector findings: Staff could not produce variance approval letter. Corrected on site by
Voters in Dubuque County decide the governor, the U.S. Senate seat, Amendment 1 and a full county slate Tuesday. Polls close at 8 p.m., and RDN covers the results live starting at 8:05.
The Democratic governor nominee brought his campaign to Dubuque on Monday, saying districts like Dubuque are being forced into closures by state leadership.
President Donald Trump phoned into Iowa voters on Monday, Nov. 2, in a mass telephone rally for Ashley Hinson, Zach Lahn and Iowa Republicans, the final day of MAGA Inc's 19-state tele-rally sprint be
ALONZO WISE arrested on Tuesday, Nov 03, 2026 at 4:16 AM. Charges: Wise, Alonzo Alfred (B /M/, Arrest on chrg of Public Intoxication (M), at 1151 Washington St, Dubuque, IA, on 11/3/2026 04:16. Bail/Bond: Not Specified (or $0.00).
STEPHANIE CALZADA arrested on Tuesday, Nov 03, 2026 at 6:20 AM. Charges: Calzada, Stephanie Ann (W /F/, Arrest on chrg of Domestic Abuse Assault - Simple (M), at 770 Iowa St, Dubuque, IA, on 11/3/2026 06:20. Bail/Bond: Not Specified (or $0.00).
EBONEY JONES arrested on Tuesday, Nov 03, 2026 at 6:22 AM. Charges: Jones, Eboney Shanteac`e Moni (B /F/, Arrest on chrg of, Failure To Appear-non Felony Arr(serious), Failure To Appear-non Felony Arr(serious) (M), at 555 John F Kennedy Rd, Dubuque, IA, on 11/3/2026 06:22. Bail/Bond: $2,000.00.
President Donald Trump phoned into Iowa voters on Monday, Nov. 2, in a mass telephone rally for Ashley Hinson, Zach Lahn and Iowa Republicans, the final day of MAGA Inc's 19-state tele-rally sprint be
The Dubuque-based back-office firm says an unauthorized user reached a limited segment of its network and copied files; affected individuals get 24 months of Experian IdentityWorks monitoring.
The city says the Secret Service ordered a restricted zone on Locust Street and its other large Public Works trucks were already deployed; the 100 and 200 blocks were left open for protesters.
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.. 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
White St. Closure between E. 22nd St. and E. 24th St.. Source: City of Dubuque Public Works. Details: Due to the lead service water line replacement project, White St. will be closed between E. 22nd St. and E. 24th St. starting at 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
The grants went out at the foundation's annual Grant Award night on Oct. 21.
The chamber's June fundraiser sent all proceeds to the fire department and EMS for new equipment.
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