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Field of Dreams plans five holiday events for "Tis the Season" series
The series runs Nov. 28 through Dec. 19 at the "This is Iowa" ballpark in Dyersville.
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Oct 28
Dubuque City Council Approves Kinseth Closing Documents and Agreement Amendment in 10-Minute Special Session
Both resolutions passed 7-0 on Oct. 26. City staff said the closing timing lets the developer keep its lender's current interest rate, and the approvals do not change previously approved financial inc
Oct 27
Sand and Lahn split on culture wars, mental health care and school funding in final governor debate
The third and final debate, hosted by KCRG and The Gazette in Cedar Rapids, came one week before Election Day on Nov. 3.
Oct 24
Correction: Dubuque City Council Approves $1.82 Million Central Avenue Purchase, Sets $22.25 Million Bond Hearing
In its Oct. 19 session, the council also passed a receiving-home ordinance, approved $2.07 million in water revenue bonds, and set hearings on five housing urban renewal plans.
Oct 23Inspected
Dubuque Health Inspection: COURTSIDE CAFE Cited with 1 Violation
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
Oct 22Inspected
Dubuque Health Inspection: EDWARD'S SUPPER CLUB Cited with 1 Violation
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
Oct 22Inspected
Dubuque Health Inspection: WENDY'S OLD FASHIONED HAMBURGERS Cited with 1 Violation
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
Oct 30
Field of Dreams plans five holiday events for "Tis the Season" series
The series runs Nov. 28 through Dec. 19 at the "This is Iowa" ballpark in Dyersville.
Oct 30
Multicultural Family Center sets Ruby Sutton Day Dinner for Nov. 13
The free family dinner honoring the late civil rights advocate runs 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Ruby Sutton Building, 1157 Central Ave.; registration is open online.
Oct 30
Grand River Center named one of North America's Top 25 convention centers again
EXHIBITOR Magazine's 2027 Centers of Excellence list puts the Dubuque venue in the Top 25 for the second straight year; it is also a finalist to defend its Best Convention Center title.
Oct 31
Arrest: CURT BLOCK
CURT BLOCK arrested on Friday, Oct 30, 2026 at 9:39 PM. Charges: Block, Curt Douglas (W /M/, Arrest on chrg of, Harassment 3rd Degree, Possession Of Controlled Substance - Marijuana 1st Offense, Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia (M), at 1069 Cedar Cross Rd, Dubuque, IA, on 10/30/2026 21:39. Bail/Bond: $1,600.00.
Oct 30
Arrest: ASHLEY HAMILTON
ASHLEY HAMILTON arrested on Friday, Oct 30, 2026 at 4:15 PM. Charges: Hamilton, Ashley Marie (W /F/, Arrest on chrg of Failure To Appear-non Felony Arr(serious) (M), at 770 Iowa St, Dubuque, IA, on 10/30/2026 16:15. Bail/Bond: $1,500.00.
Oct 30
Arrest: CARMEN BURDS
CARMEN BURDS arrested on Friday, Oct 30, 2026 at 4:56 PM. Charges: Burds, Carmen Elaine (W /F/, Arrest on chrg of Warrant Out Of State (M), at 744 Nevada St, Dubuque, IA, on 10/30/2026 16:56. Bail/Bond: Not Specified (or $0.00).
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University Ave. Lane Closure between Spruce St. and Hill St.
University Ave. Lane Closure between Spruce St. and Hill St.. Source: City of Dubuque Public Works. Details: Due to private utility construction, University Ave. will have an eastbound lane closure between Spruce St. and Hill St. from 8 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 2, until 5 p.m. on Fri
Lincoln Ave. Closure between Johnson St. and Stafford St.
Lincoln Ave. Closure between Johnson St. and Stafford St.. Source: City of Dubuque Public Works. Details: Due to the lead service water line replacement project, Lincoln Ave. will be closed between Johnson St. and Stafford St. starting at 9 a.m., today, Thursday, Oct. 29, until 5
Dubuque Teen Injured in One-Vehicle Crash on Kane Street
A 16-year-old was taken to MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center after losing control of a vehicle Tuesday evening.
Nelson, Drahozal Lay Out Contrasting Visions in Dubuque County Attorney Race
Incumbent Scott Nelson and challenger Steve Drahozal spoke with KCRG about the office's future with the Nov. 3 election four days away.
Class-action firm investigating data breach at Dubuque-based Westmark Enterprises
Edelson Lechtzin says it is probing privacy claims from the breach; the firm says Westmark began notifying affected individuals Oct. 23 and reported the incident to state attorneys general Oct. 26.
Update: Trump cancels Nov. 1 Dubuque rally, tele-rally set for Nov. 2 instead
The in-person event at Five Flags Event Center is off after four weeks of campaign travel; MAGA Inc. will host a phone-in rally for Iowa on Monday.
Dubuque City Council Approves Kinseth Closing Documents and Agreement Amendment in 10-Minute Special Session
Both resolutions passed 7-0 on Oct. 26. City staff said the closing timing lets the developer keep its lender's current interest rate, and the approvals do not change previously approved financial inc
Sand and Lahn split on culture wars, mental health care and school funding in final governor debate
The third and final debate, hosted by KCRG and The Gazette in Cedar Rapids, came one week before Election Day on Nov. 3.
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