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Dubuque City Council to Convene for Regular Session October 19
City officials to review local governance matters at upcoming Council meeting.
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Oct 17
Dubuque City Council to Convene for Regular Session October 19
City officials to review local governance matters at upcoming Council meeting.
Oct 17
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 8:45AM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 8:45AM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL. Source: National Weather Service. Details: The threat has ended.
Oct 16
City Council Agenda Preview: October 19, 2026
Dubuque City Council October 19, 2026: ImOn Ice Arena Cooling Tower Replacement Project: Initiate P ($225,000)
Food Safety Monitor
Oct 15Inspected
Dubuque Health Inspection: PEPPER SPROUT Cited with 2 Violations
Health inspectors documented 2 violations at PEPPER SPROUT on October 7, 2026 in Dubuque. Inspector findings: Small prep cooler used for salads had food testing between 42*F and 45*F. Corrected on sit
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
Regional News Wire
Oct 16
Recap: Sand and Lahn meet in calmer second debate, spar on school funding
SIOUX CITY: Iowa's two candidates for governor met Wednesday night in the second of four debates before the Nov.
Oct 16
Early voting is open in Dubuque County: where and when to cast your ballot before Nov. 3
DUBUQUE: In-person absentee voting for the Nov.
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.
Crime & Safety Desk
Oct 16
City Council meeting set for Oct. 19 at 1:30 p.m. CT
Dubuque City Council meeting scheduled for Oct. 19
Oct 17
Arrest: KEVIN DAVIS
KEVIN DAVIS arrested on Saturday, Oct 17, 2026 at 9:32 AM. Charges: WARRANT OUT OF JURISDICTION. Bail/Bond: $1,000.00.
Oct 17
Arrest: BRADLEY LESMEISTER
BRADLEY LESMEISTER arrested on Saturday, Oct 17, 2026 at 11:32 AM. Charges: WARRANT OUT OF JURISDICTION. Bail/Bond: $2,000.00.
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Recap: Sand and Lahn meet in calmer second debate, spar on school funding
SIOUX CITY: Iowa's two candidates for governor met Wednesday night in the second of four debates before the Nov.
Early voting is open in Dubuque County: where and when to cast your ballot before Nov. 3
DUBUQUE: In-person absentee voting for the Nov.
Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 8:43PM Cdt until October 17 at 9:00AM Cdt by Nws Quad Cities IA IL
Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 8:43PM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL. Source: National Weather Service. Details: * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Illinois and east central, northeast, and
Freeze Watch issued October 15 at 8:39PM Cdt until October 17 at 9:00AM Cdt by Nws Quad Cities IA IL
Freeze Watch issued October 15 at 8:39PM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL. Source: National Weather Service. Details: * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Illinois and east central, northeast, and so
Freeze Watch issued October 15 at 1:53PM Cdt until October 17 at 9:00AM Cdt by Nws La Crosse WI
Freeze Watch issued October 15 at 1:53PM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI. Source: National Weather Service. Details: * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 possible. * WHERE...Northeast Iowa, southeast Minnesota, and southwest into west central Wi
Dubuque Health Inspection: Pepper Sprout Cited with 2 Violations
Health inspectors documented 2 violations at PEPPER SPROUT on October 7, 2026 in Dubuque. Inspector findings: Small prep cooler used for salads had food testing between 42*F and 45*F. Corrected on sit
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.
City Council Meeting Recap: October 5, 2026
Dubuque City Council October 5, 2026: Resolution sets Oct. 19 public hearing on $11K water revenue loan
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