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
All 11 watched races are called. Sand takes the governor's race by 146,150, Turek the Senate seat by 56,715, James the 2nd District by 13,762; Amendment 1 passes with a 143,247-vote margin. County rac
James leads Mitchell 171,484 to 157,722 in the Secretary of State's 11:18 p.m. district figures (22 of 22 counties). The AP called the race at about 11:25 p.m.; the SOS figures agree. All figures unof
Yes leads No 639,769 to 497,324, about 56.3 percent to 43.7 percent, with 91 of 99 counties reporting. RDN calls the measure on Secretary of State figures; the remaining vote cannot close the gap. Uno
DAMIEN MCGONIGLE arrested on Tuesday, Nov 03, 2026 at 10:44 PM. Charges: Mcgonigle, Damien Ray (W /M/, Arrest on chrg of, Possession Of Controlled Substance - Marijuana 1st Offense, Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia, Failure To Appear-simple Arr(simple), Probation Violation (M), at 9442 Noonan St, Dubuque, IA, on 11/3/2026 22:44. Bail/Bond: Not Specified (or $0.00).
JOSHUA BISSELL arrested on Tuesday, Nov 03, 2026 at 12:26 PM. Charges: Bissell, Joshua Curtis (W /M/, Arrest on chrg of Probation Violation (M), at 770 Iowa St, Dubuque, IA, on 11/3/2026 12:26. Bail/Bond: $17,500.00.
JEFFREY PAULI arrested on Tuesday, Nov 03, 2026 at 4:15 PM. Charges: Pauli, Jeffrey M (W /M/, Arrest on chrg of, Warrant Out Of State, Failure To Prove Security Against Liability - Accident, Failure To Maintain Control, Striking Unattended Vehicle (M), at 3400 Dodge St, Dubuque, IA, on 11/3/2026 16:15. Bail/Bond: Not Specified (or $0.00).
Gearhart leads Bruening 8,335 to 5,014 in the Secretary of State's 10:31 p.m. figures (all 3 counties reporting). Called on SOS figures certain. All figures unofficial.
Sand leads Zach Lahn 603,205 to 476,083 in the Secretary of State's 10:07 p.m. figures (1,180 of 1,656 precincts, 70 of 99 counties). The AP called the race for Sand at about 10:14 p.m.; the SOS figur
RDN reported AP calls in three races Tuesday night based on a misread of election graphics. The AP lists all three as too early to call; Sand, Turek and James lead in unofficial returns.
Johnson leads Coonrad 9,023 to 5,195 in the Secretary of State's 9:34 p.m. figures (all 3 counties reporting). Called on SOS figures certain. All figures unofficial.
All 34 Dubuque County precincts have reported (63.91% turnout). Drahozal wins county attorney, Dietzel and Dickinson take the two supervisor seats, Sweeney wins recorder, Lundgren edges Wiezorek in HD
Yes leads No on Constitutional Amendment 1, 121,923 votes to 117,092, with 171 of 1,656 precincts reporting statewide. No led by 74 votes at 8:39 p.m. All figures unofficial.
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.
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