Illuminate Circus Extravaganza! Brought to you by Carden International Circus, arriving in DUBUQUE at the Dubuque County Fairgrounds & Event Center!

Join us on Thursday, June 26th, 2025, at 6:30 PM in the Grandstands for an unforgettable evening! Tickets can be purchased at http://www.glowcircus.com or at the ticket booth just one hour prior to the show. Enjoy general admission as well as family pack options available online at http://www.glowcircus.com. Arrive an hour early for some family-friendly activities! Experience the thrill of riding the animals…

Champions and Embraces

The Galena Police Department will be visiting Poopsie’s of Galena this Tuesday! Feel free to drop by whenever you can throughout the event. Expect plenty of hugs and smiles the entire time. We hope to see you there! Bring a friend along and come meet some of our local heroes!

Iowa Governor Enacts SF 615, Implements Work Mandates for Medicaid and Public Assistance Programs

On June 6, 2025, the Governor of Iowa enacted SF 615, which implements work requirements for Medicaid and public assistance programs. This legislation also creates an information technology fund and a public assistance modernization fund, while updating the Medicaid program for employed individuals with disabilities to facilitate the implementation process. There are exemptions for those under the age of 19 or over 64…

ROADWAY NOTICE

The Grant County Dairy Breakfast is set to occur tomorrow morning at Schilling Farms, situated at 1345 Ebenezer Rd. In addition to an excellent breakfast, be prepared for increased traffic on Hwy 18 near the junction with County Hwy G, just west of Montfort, throughout the morning hours.

Water Summary Update: Drought Conditions Widen in Iowa Due to Insufficient Rainfall

DES MOINES – Drought conditions in Iowa have deteriorated, primarily due to below-average rainfall in May, as reported in the most recent Water Summary Update from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR). After an April with less-than-average precipitation, May saw a further decline in rainfall across the state, exacerbating drought and significantly dry conditions. Although early rain events helped to stabilize the situation, subsequent decreased precipitation has led to further challenges…

Dubuque Woman Taken into Custody on Numerous Charges After Early Morning Event

DUBUQUE, IA – In the early hours of June 7, 2025, around 3:50 AM, Darmesha Ramonia Trawick, a 27-year-old Black woman, was taken into custody at 2940 Central Ave in Dubuque, Iowa, as detailed in local police reports. Trawick is confronted with three misdemeanor charges: Assault on Individuals in Specific Occupations – Causing Bodily Injury, Interference with Official Acts – Causing Bodily Injury, and Harassment…

Hawthorne St. and Lincoln Ave. Railroad Crossings Shut Down for Maintenance

As a result of railroad track repairs, Hawthorne St. and Lincoln Ave. will be shut down at the railroad crossings starting at 6 a.m. on Saturday, June 7, and will remain closed until 4 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10. Drivers are advised to adhere to the designated detour and/or seek alternative routes during this period. Check the map for the latest updates on closures and detours. If you have…