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East Dubuque Emergency Services Building Grand Opening Celebration Saturday
Regional WireOct 21, 2026, 9:40 AM

East Dubuque Emergency Services Building Grand Opening Celebration Saturday

This Saturday will be a red letter day for the city of East Dubuque as the community celebrates the grand opening of the newly remodeled state of the art East Dubuque Emergency Services Building.

Skeletal Remains Found 38 Years Ago ID’d As Dubuque Man
Regional WireOct 21, 2026, 9:40 AM

Skeletal Remains Found 38 Years Ago ID’d As Dubuque Man

There’s a break in a nearly 40-year old cold case in Iowa involving a Dubuque man.

Arraignment Date Set For Dubuque Man Facing Attempted Murder Charges For Attack On Dubuque Police Officer
Regional WireOct 21, 2026, 9:40 AM

Arraignment Date Set For Dubuque Man Facing Attempted Murder Charges For Attack On Dubuque Police Officer

The arraignment date for a Dubuque man charged with the attempted murder of Dubuque Police Officer is set.

National Drug Takeback Day This Saturday
Regional WireOct 21, 2026, 9:40 AM

National Drug Takeback Day This Saturday

National Drug Takeback Day is coming up from 10 until 2 this Saturday.

City Of Dubuque Seeks Budget Input
Regional WireOct 21, 2026, 6:39 AM

City Of Dubuque Seeks Budget Input

The City of Dubuque is asking for input from residents as they prepare the city’s next budget.

Richland Center Stabbing Suspect Arrested In Grant County
Regional WireOct 21, 2026, 6:39 AM

Richland Center Stabbing Suspect Arrested In Grant County

A suspect in a stabbing incident in Richland Center was arrested following a high speed pursuit that ended in rural Grant County with the suspect’s vehicle crashing.

Dubuque Health Inspection: MCDONALD'S Cited with 1 Violation
Food InspectionsOct 20, 2026, 2:28 PM

Dubuque Health Inspection: Mcdonald'S Cited with 1 Violation

Health inspectors documented 1 violation at MCDONALD'S on October 12, 2026 in Dubuque. Inspector findings: Spanish employee health reporting agreement does not include nontyphidal Salmonella....

Dubuque City Council Agenda Released for November 2 Meeting
City CouncilOct 20, 2026, 9:00 AM

Dubuque City Council Agenda Released for November 2 Meeting

City officials set to convene at Historic Federal Building.

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