Tyler Matthew Barber Appears in Court for Child Endangerment Charges in Dubuque

May 4, 2025 DIP NEWS DUBUQUE, IA – Tyler Matthew Barber, a 27-year-old local resident, is currently undergoing legal proceedings after his arrest on June 4, 2025, under case number 01311 FECR159774 in Dubuque County. Barber was taken into custody at 5:50 a.m. at 770 Iowa St on a felony charge of Child Endangerment – Meth Exposure, according to reports…

Asbury Rd. Lane Shutdown Between Crissy Dr. and Evergreen Dr.

In connection with water main repairs, the eastbound lane of Asbury Rd. will be shut down between Crissy Dr. and Evergreen Dr. starting at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 4, and will remain closed until 3 p.m. on Friday, June 6. Drivers are advised to adhere to the posted detour or to choose an alternative route during this period. Check out a map of the ongoing…

Frontier Fun Wednesday at the Dubuque County Fairgrounds

On Wednesday, June 4, 2025, looking for some fun? Come join us for Wild West Wednesday tonight from 7 PM until 11 PM. Enjoy four hours of dancing to your favorite country tunes with Ken Peiffer from 103.3 WJOD. Admission is just five dollars. Don’t miss out on a memorable night!

72nd Annual Dubuque County Fair Guarantees the Top 6 Days of Summer in 2025

DUBUQUE, IA – The Dubuque County Fair Board is excited to unveil the 72nd Annual Dubuque County Fair, poised to deliver the “6 Best Days of Summer” to the tri-state region in late July or early August 2025. This week-long extravaganza will be filled with activities for community engagement, competitions, games, thrilling carnival rides, live music, entertainment, and much more…

The Dubuque City Council Denied a Proposal to Amend the Ordinance Permitting Dogs and Cats in Parks

During the City Council meeting on Monday, the Council unanimously voted 7-0 to uphold the existing ordinance as advised by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission. At this meeting, the Council confirmed its decision to maintain the current “Pets in Parks” ordinance, following the recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission. Council member Ric Jones, who…

Asbury Rd. Road Closure at Holliday Dr.

As a result of private fiber utility work, the westbound right turn lane at the intersection of Asbury Rd. and Holliday Dr. will be closed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 5. Traffic will still be able to make right turns from the through lane. Drivers are advised to follow the posted detour and/or utilize…

Dubuque County Road Advisory: Old Highway Rd Improvement Work

PEOSTA, IA — Dubuque County has revealed a multi-stage construction initiative on Old Highway Rd that connects Peosta and Farley, set to start on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, and expected to extend until Friday, July 4, 2025, depending on weather conditions. Phase 1: Culvert Work (Epworth to Farley) Commencing on Monday, June 9, 2025, Phase 1 will focus on culvert work along a stretch of 2,008 feet…

W. 9th St. Road Closure between Locust St. and Main St.

As a result of private electrical utility work, W. 9th St. will be completely closed to traffic between Locust St. and Main St. starting at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, June 4, and ending at 7 p.m. on the same day. Drivers are advised to adhere to the posted detours or seek alternative routes during this period. For a map of current closures and detours, please view here. If…

Dubuque Woman Taken into Custody on Charges of Child Endangerment

DUBUQUE, IA – On June 3, 2025, at 11:49 a.m., Maggie Irene Puccio, aged 26, was taken into custody at 770 Iowa St, Dubuque. She faces charges of felony child endangerment due to methamphetamine exposure and misdemeanor child endangerment. The arresting officer, D.I. Ostendorf, confirmed her identity, and she is currently being held on a $15,000 cash bond for the felony charge.…

Azure Weekday Detour

EFFECTIVE DATES: June 4th, from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ROAD CLOSURE: West 9th St between Locust St and Main St. CLOSED BUS STOP: AFFECTED ROUTE: Blue Weekdays Hill/Mercy/Loras. Check out a map of ongoing closures and detours here: http://www.cityofdubuque.org/detours.