Thursday, July 3, 2025  The live broadcast of fireworks across the river might be postponed due to incoming storms. We will do our utmost to go live. The radar suggests that the storms are projected to hit around seven and will linger until roughly 10:50 p.m. If the opportunity arises, we…
On Friday, July 4, 2025, the Dubuque airshow featured an impressive lineup, including the F-35B fighter jet and the iconic P-51 Mustang, producing a thrilling auditory spectacle that echoed throughout the city. Fortunately for Dubuque, a brief light rain shower was the only disruption, ensuring the fireworks display went off without a hitch. The veterans parachute team also dazzled the crowd with their performance, landing gracefully at AY McDonald Park.
If you’re thinking about having a few drinks this Fourth of July, make sure you have a safe way to get home:đź”´ Arrange a rideshare⚪ Take public transport🔵 Reach out to a sober friend for a safe ride home Remember, buzzed driving is just as dangerous as drunk driving.
DNR – DES MOINES – While we all enjoy fireworks, the smoke they produce can lead to respiratory issues for certain individuals. Whether you’re watching a show or hosting a celebration at home, it’s recommended that those in sensitive groups take some precautions. “If your loved ones or guests have asthma, breathing challenges, or cardiovascular conditions, it’s crucial for them to position themselves upwind, in a safe…
On July 2nd, the stretch of Volunteer Drive from Lincoln to Hawthorne will be closed to both vehicles and pedestrians starting at 8 a.m. This closure will remain in place until around 1:00 a.m. on July 4. Additionally, A.Y. McDonald Park and the boat ramp will also close at 10 p.m. on July 2 and will reopen at 1:00 a.m. on July 4. On July 3rd, expect closures beginning at 8 a.m. in Hawthorne…
The recently enacted Iowa legislation that escalates penalties for attacks on law enforcement personnel and first responders takes effect today, July 1, 2025. This law was a key legislative focus for Attorney General Brenna Bird during the last session. “Starting Monday, Iowa’s law will more effectively safeguard our law enforcement heroes who bravely wear their badges and face risks every day…”
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Savanna, IL – A chase involving multiple jurisdictions that kicked off in Freeport late Wednesday evening culminated in Savanna early Thursday morning, resulting in injuries to several law enforcement officers and the apprehension of a suspect. Around 10:19 p.m. on June 25, Freeport Police were dispatched following a report of a potentially stolen vehicle. As officers identified the vehicle and tried to…
The City of Dubuque urges residents and visitors who are attending the annual air show and fireworks on July 3 at A.Y. McDonald Park to anticipate considerable traffic and delays in the surrounding area, particularly following the event. Various construction projects nearby will necessitate new detour routes and are anticipated to lead to extended…
A 34-year-old individual from Asbury, Iowa, has received a sentence of 108 months in federal prison for the distribution of child pornography. Christopher Charles Smith entered a guilty plea on January 3, 2025, after acknowledging his involvement in trading child pornography via a messaging platform. Court documents reveal that Smith transmitted three videos of child pornography to an undercover law enforcement officer…
