Culinary & Entertainment Festival Poised to Enchant Dubuque This July

DUBUQUE, IA – Prepare yourself for a weekend filled with gastronomic pleasures, lively performances, and family-friendly activities as the eagerly awaited Food & Fun Festival makes its way to town from July 11th to 13th. Taking place at the 3rd & Bell St Parking Lot, this energetic event is set to unite the community with an exciting array of…

Remain Sober and Secure on Iowa’s Waters This Independence Day Weekend

DES MOINES, Iowa – With the Fourth of July weekend right around the corner, various law enforcement bodies at the state, federal, and local levels are encouraging boaters to emphasize safety by remaining sober while on Iowa’s waters. The national Operation Dry Water initiative, taking place from July 4-6, seeks to diminish incidents and fatalities linked to alcohol and drug use on the water, highlighting the significance of…

Dubuque Man Receives 42-Year Sentence for Child Sexual Exploitation

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – On June 25, 2025, John James Dixon, age 41, hailing from Dubuque, Iowa, received a sentence of 42 years in federal prison for the sexual exploitation of a minor and the distribution of child pornography. This sentence, issued by Chief Judge C.J. Williams of the United States District Court, came after Dixon entered a guilty plea on January 22, 2025, to the…

7-Day Weather Outlook for Dubuque, IA (June 25 – July 1, 2025)

Day 1: Wednesday, June 25, 2025 • Weather: Predominantly overcast with a likelihood of showers and thunderstorms, particularly during the afternoon hours. These storms could lead to significant rainfall accompanied by strong winds. • High: 83°F • Low: 69°F • Rain Probability: 100% • Severe Weather Outlook: Marginal risk for severe conditions. Storms might result in localized damaging wind gusts and heavy precipitation…

It’s Cowboy-Country Wednesday at the Dubuque County Fairgrounds.

Wednesday, June 25, 2025  Hello, friends! Are you in search of a great night out? Come on down for a Wild West Wednesday tonight from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Beat the intense heat and join us at a refreshing venue where you can revel in four hours of country dancing with the renowned Ken Peiffer from 103.3 WJOD.…

ADA Ramp Installation and

Closure of N. Grandview Ave. at Kaufmann Ave. Intersection Due to the construction of an ADA ramp, N. Grandview Ave. will be closed at the intersection with Kaufmann Ave. starting at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, June 25, and will remain closed until further updates are provided. Drivers are advised to adhere to the posted detour signs and consider alternate routes during this period. For a map of the current situation…

A Communication from the Proprietors of Iowa Power

To the City of Dubuque and its neighboring towns… Iowa Power is genuinely dedicated to presenting the City of Dubuque with a program that residents can take pride in. We are showcasing local talent that we believe is deserving of the opportunity to compete at a professional level. This is merely a platform for these young…

Iowa’s Hands-Free Driving Legislation Goes into Effect on July 1, 2025

Effective July 1, 2025, drivers in Iowa will be required to adhere to a new hands-free driving law designed to minimize distractions on the road. This regulation forbids the holding or manual use of electronic devices such as cell phones, tablets, laptops, PDAs, and gaming consoles while driving. According to this law, drivers are prohibited from streaming videos, making video calls, reading texts, or scrolling…

Dubuque Regional Airport Set to Hold TSA PreCheck Enrollment Event

JUNE 24, 2025 The Dubuque Regional Airport, in collaboration with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), will conduct a TSA PreCheck® enrollment event at the Capt. Robert L. Martin Terminal, located at 10965 Aviation Drive. This event will take place from Tuesday, July 22, to Friday, July 25. Enrollment sessions will be available each day from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and again from 1 p.m. to…