Single-Vehicle Rollover Accident Injures Teen in Hazel Green Township

CUBA CITY, WI — On June 14, 2025, around 12:18 p.m., the Grant County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a single-vehicle rollover accident on Model Road, situated to the east of County Highway H in Hazel Green Township. Deputies found that Taylor Droessler, a 19-year-old from Cuba City, was operating a 2009 Toyota Prius eastward when he became inattentive…

Graf Road to Be Closed for Culvert Replacement Initiative

DUBUQUE COUNTY, IA – Beginning Monday, June 23, 2025, at 7:00 a.m., Graf Road will be temporarily shut down for a culvert replacement and extension project, depending on weather conditions. The 1.16-mile segment from Asbury Road to Potter Hill Road will be completely blocked off in the work areas for an anticipated duration of 3 to 4 weeks. The contractor, Top Grade Excavating, will undertake the removal…

Caution: Iowa DMV Fraud Alert Issued for Deceptive “Final Notice” Text Messages

DUBUQUE, IA – Residents of Iowa are being cautioned about a scam that involves deceptive text messages purportedly from the Iowa Motor Vehicle Administration (DMV). These messages, originating from an Indiana phone number (+930-698-2104), falsely inform recipients that they have an unpaid traffic citation and threaten penalties such as suspension of vehicle registration and a 30-day driver’s license suspension, among other consequences…

Dubuque Revises Fireworks Regulations to Conform with State Law

DUBUQUE, Iowa – The Dubuque City Council has sanctioned a modified ordinance regarding the use of consumer fireworks, in line with recent Iowa legislation. Cities are now prohibited from prohibiting fireworks during daylight hours on July 3, 4, and December 31. According to the updated regulations, fireworks are allowed: • From 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on July 3, • From 9 a.m.…

Severe Heat Alert Issued for the Weekend in Iowa and Illinois

DUBUQUE, IA – An Extreme Heat Watch has been issued from Saturday afternoon until Sunday evening, June 21-22, 2025, for areas of northwest Illinois and east central, northeast, and southeast Iowa. This includes the counties of Dubuque, Jackson, Clinton, and Scott in Iowa, as well as Jo Daviess, Carroll, and Whiteside in Illinois. Extremely high temperatures are anticipated, posing significant heat-related risks…

It’s Wild West Wednesday at the Dubuque County Fairgrounds!

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 Are you in search of activities to brighten up this rainy day? Join us for Wild West Wednesday, where fun and entertainment await! Prepare to dance the night away for four hours with the incredible Ken Peiffer from 103.3 WJOD. And the best part? General admission is only five dollars, and it’s open…

Each Wednesday at the fairgrounds, a Wild West Wednesday takes place.

Wednesday, June 18, 2025  If you happen to miss this Wild West Wednesday, fret not! Every Wednesday, the Dubuque County fairgrounds turn into a lively Wild West paradise from 7 PM to 11 PM. Gather your friends and family, and join Ken Peiffer from 103.3 WJOD for four hours of great country dancing tunes. The highlights…