DES MOINES – The Independence Day holiday weekend attracts countless visitors to Iowa’s state parks, beaches, lakes, and rivers. Adhere to these guidelines and precautions to ensure the safety of yourself, your friends, and your family during this festive weekend. Beach & Swimming Safety While water is invigorating and enjoyable, it’s crucial to understand how to remain safe in and around it…
DUBUQUE, Iowa – On June 27, 2025, around 5:05 a.m., the Dubuque Police Department apprehended Austin James Linden, a 34-year-old Caucasian male, at the Dubuque Law Enforcement Center located at 770 Iowa St., Dubuque, Iowa, in relation to the case State of Iowa vs. Linden, Austin James, docket number 01311 FECR159245 (Dubuque). Linden is charged with two…
GALENA, Ill. – The Jo Daviess County Sheriff’s Office has unveiled a thorough traffic safety initiative for the Fourth of July, aimed at targeting drivers who are impaired or not wearing seatbelts. This campaign will take place from June 20 to July 7, encompassing three summer weekends before and after Independence Day, a time that has traditionally…
JUNE 26, 2025 The City of Dubuque will have its offices closed on Friday, July 4, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. This closure applies to City Hall and the majority of other City facilities. Additionally, City crews will not conduct curbside collections (including trash, recycling, yard waste, or food scraps) on Independence Day (Friday, July 4). These collections will be rescheduled to…
Primary Concern: Winds reaching 60 mph. A Tornado could develop from this storm.
DUBUQUE, Iowa — On June 26, 2025, around 2:35 p.m., Evan Richard Schmitt, a 28-year-old man, was taken into custody at 2950 Wildwood Dr., Dubuque, Iowa, facing serious felony charges tied to child exploitation. The Dubuque Police Department, with Officer M.J. Goedken overseeing the operation, has charged Schmitt with one count of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor…
DUBUQUE, Iowa – June 27, 2025 – In an ongoing effort to combat the unlawful sale of alcohol to minors, the Dubuque Police Department partnered with the Iowa Department of Revenue (IDR) to carry out a series of compliance checks during the week of June 23, 2025. This initiative highlights the…
In relation to sanitary sewer utility operations, Main St south of Jones Street will be shut down from 7 a.m. on Monday, June 30, until 5 p.m. on Friday, July 4. Drivers are advised to adhere to the posted detours and/or select alternate routes during this period. Please view a map of current closures/detours. Should you have any inquiries regarding…
PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – On June 23, 2025, at around 4:10 p.m., the Grant County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the scene of a two-car accident with injuries on Hwy 81 close to Blockhouse Road in Platteville Township. The crash involved a 2018 Chevrolet Colorado operated by Mary Hofer-Furlong, 56, from Cuba City, and another vehicle…
DUBUQUE, Iowa – On June 9, 2025, Taylor Michael Lange, a Dubuque resident, pleaded guilty in Iowa District Court regarding several charges linked to events that were reported in late 2024. This case, designated as 01311 AGCR157196, was initiated in Dubuque County and recorded on October 21, 2024. Lange was confronted with a total of five…
