Dubuque County Officer-Involved Shooting Results in One Fatality, Sergeant Wounded

DUBUQUE COUNTY, Iowa — In the early morning of July 1, 2025, a multi-jurisdictional traffic stop on Highway 151 close to Cascade ended in tragedy, resulting in the death of one suspect and injuries to a sergeant from the Dubuque County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO), according to officials. The incident occurred around 4:30 a.m., involving officers from the DCSO, Dubuque Police Department, Iowa Division of Narcotics Enforcement, Monticello…

Dubuque County Road Update: Sundown Rd (Peosta St) Resurfacing Initiative

Peosta, IA – July 10, 2025 – Dubuque County has revealed plans for a road construction initiative on Sundown Rd (Peosta St) that will affect traffic beginning Monday, July 14, 2025. This project, overseen by River City Paving and Midwest Concrete, encompasses paving and enhancements over a 1.04-mile segment of Sundown Rd, stretching from Old Highway Rd…

Unique Weather Advisory

Special Weather Advisory released on July 10 at 6:30 PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL At 6:29 PM CDT, trained weather observers detected sluggish thunderstorms around East Dubuque, in proximity to Dubuque, progressing east at 40 mph. HAZARD…Minor flooding. SOURCE…Trained weather observers. IMPACT…Potential delays or diversions of traffic because of standing or flowing water. Closure of waterfront areas…

Flood Alert

Flood Watch National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL 717 PM CDT Thu Jul 10 2025 IAZ040>042-051>054-063>068-076>078-ILZ001-002-007-009-015>018-024-120030-/O.NEW.KDVN.FA.A.0002.250711T0017Z-250712T0600Z//00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Buchanan-Delaware-Dubuque-Benton-Linn-Jones-Jackson-Iowa-Johnson-Cedar-Clinton-Muscatine-Scott-Keokuk-Washington-Louisa-Jo Daviess-Stephenson-Carroll-Whiteside-Rock Island-Henry IL-Bureau-Putnam-Mercer-This includes the cities of Maquoketa, Wapello, Clinton, Freeport, Davenport, Aledo, Galena, Muscatine, Dubuque, Geneseo, Tipton, Sterling, Sigourney, Hennepin, Mount Carroll, Manchester, Anamosa, Princeton, Bettendorf, Washington, Moline, Vinton, Independence, Iowa City, Marengo, Cedar Rapids, and Rock Island. 717 PM CDT Thu Jul 10 2025…FLOOD WATCH…

Dubuque Woman Taken into Custody on Various Charges After Incident at 3500 Dodge St

DUBUQUE, IA – On Thursday, July 10, 2025, at approximately 5:24 PM CDT, Officer B. Barbour apprehended 19-year-old Unekca Rayelle Smith at 3500 Dodge St in Dubuque, Iowa. The arrest resulted from an incident that brought forth several charges against Smith, including 1) Assault-general (Misdemeanor), 2) Disorderly Conduct-fighting/violent Behavior (Misdemeanor), and 3) Burglary in the 2nd degree…

Woman Taken into Custody in Dubuque for Handgun Assault and Marijuana Possession

Dubuque, Iowa – July 10, 2025 – On Tuesday, July 8, 2025, a 33-year-old woman was taken into custody after a disturbance that involved a handgun. Joslyn Jerisha Garrett faces charges of assault with a dangerous weapon and possession of a controlled substance (marijuana, first offense), both of which are classified as misdemeanors, according to reports from…

Miller Riverview Park and Campground Closed Temporarily Due to Rain and Flood Advisory

July 11, 2025 Following last night’s rainfall and the revised weather outlook, which includes a flood watch, Miller Riverview Park and Campground will remain closed today, Friday, July 11, and will be temporarily inaccessible until further notice. All campers with reservations will be granted full refunds. For additional inquiries, please call 563-599-2852. Thank you for your understanding.