Iowa Power Unveils 2025 Season at Five Flags Center

June 12, 2025 DUBUQUE, Iowa – The Iowa Power, a renowned professional arena football team, is excited to share that all of our 2025 season matchups will take place at the Five Flags Center located in downtown Dubuque, Iowa. Supporters can experience every thrilling, high-octane 8-on-8 game, which will be broadcast both nationally and locally, and also available for live streaming on…

News Article: Air Quality Advisory Issued for Vulnerable Populations

Dubuque, Iowa – An air quality warning has been released today, June 12th, as PM2.5 levels have risen, leading to an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 117, categorized as “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups.” This degree of air pollution could impact the health of people with respiratory or cardiovascular issues, seniors, children, and individuals with…

Fishing Conflict Results in Arrest of Dubuque Man Following Handgun Incident at O’Leary’s Lake

Grant County, WI – A fishing altercation at O’Leary’s Lake took a turn for the worse on Tuesday morning when a man from Dubuque allegedly brandished a handgun during a dispute. Payton L. Walker, 28, was taken into custody and faces charges of disorderly conduct in connection with the event. The Grant County Sheriff’s Office reported that a 911 call was made at 8:17 AM on Tuesday, June…

Severe Thunderstorm Alert

Dubuque County notice: the National Weather Service has issued Severe Thunderstorm Watch 408, which will remain in effect until 10 PM Central Daylight Time this evening. This alert covers several regions in Iowa, specifically three counties in the northeast: Buchanan, Delaware, and Dubuque. The cities impacted include Dubuque, Independence, and Manchester. Dubuque County notice: the National…

Dubuque County Road Update: Railroad Barrier Repairs on Dutch Lane Rd

DUBUQUE, Iowa – Dubuque County has announced a construction project for the repair of railroad guardrails along Dutch Lane Rd, which is set to commence on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at 7:00 AM and is expected to wrap up by 2:30 PM the same day. The work will take place over a stretch of 0.96 miles, extending from Old Highway Rd to Highway 20. The road will stay OPEN while the repairs are underway. Drivers…

Dubuque Man Taken into Custody on Various Offenses Following Incident

DUBUQUE, Iowa – On June 10, 2025, at 10:02 p.m., Sylvester Pierre Hubbard, 19, was taken into custody by the Dubuque Police at the intersection of 1 W 10th Street and Central Avenue. He is facing multiple charges, including assault with a dangerous weapon (misdemeanor), willful injury resulting in bodily harm (felony), going armed with intent (felony), and involvement in a riot (felony).…

Completion of the New Melleray Road Culvert Project in Dubuque County

DUBUQUE COUNTY, IA – On June 11, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., the culvert replacement initiative on New Melleray Road, which extends 2.15 miles between N Cascade Road and Monastery Road, was successfully completed. The road has now reopened for all traffic. Work commenced on June 9, 2025, at 7:00 a.m., necessitating temporary road closures to accommodate the culvert installation…

Sutton Pool Out of Service

Notice of Sutton Pool Closure – Wednesday, June 11 Sutton Pool will be closed today, Wednesday, June 11, for necessary repairs to a water valve. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding as we strive to restore service swiftly and safely. Please stay tuned for further updates! Flora Pool is still open and…

Replacement of Bennettville Road Bridge Set to Commence in Dubuque County

DUBUQUE COUNTY, IA – Beginning on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at 7:00 a.m., Bennettville Road will be shut down between Higginsport Road and Hartman Road for a bridge replacement endeavor. The 0.85-mile construction zone is expected to remain closed for approximately 15 to 18 weeks, subject to weather conditions. This project includes the removal of the current bridge and its replacement…