On Saturday, July 12, 2025, Jerramy Vasquez, widely known by the nickname Speedy, took to the waters on a kayaking adventure along Central Avenue in Dubuque. During his excursion, he encountered an unforeseen flash flood that occurred on Friday, which surprisingly allowed him to persist with his adventure.
Unfortunately, specific details regarding any potential criminal charges or incidents have not been disclosed in this report.
June 16, 2025 – The Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of Dubuque is inviting proposals for the naming of a new park located in the South Pointe neighborhood, created by South Pointe, L.L.C. This park, expected to be finished this autumn, will include playground equipment, swings, a picnic table, a park bench, and a bike rack. All proposals should adhere to…
Attention local residents: Be vigilant against this scam that could appear on your phone in the form of a text message. Refrain from visiting the mentioned website and avoid sharing any personal details. Take note that “Iowa” is not capitalized and it mentions “North Iowa State.” Additionally, there are no distinct laws for northern and southern regions…
DES MOINES – Drought conditions in Iowa have deteriorated, primarily due to below-average rainfall in May, as reported in the most recent Water Summary Update from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR). After an April with less-than-average precipitation, May saw a further decline in rainfall across the state, exacerbating drought and significantly dry conditions. Although early rain events helped to stabilize the situation, subsequent decreased precipitation has led to further challenges…
