Governor Reynolds Enacts 17 Bills, Strengthening Education, Public Safety, and Workforce Benefits

DES MOINES — Today, Governor Kim Reynolds enacted 17 bills, focusing on education, public safety, healthcare, and state employee benefits. A notable piece of legislation, SF 369, mandates that high school students must successfully complete the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Naturalization Civics Test in order to graduate. “This guarantees that Iowa students are equipped to be responsible and active citizens,”…

Dubuque Commemorates Fallen Heroes in Memorial Day Parade

May 26, 2025 DUBUQUE, Iowa — On May 26, 2025, the Memorial Day Parade in Dubuque united the community in remembrance of those who gave their lives in service. Coordinated by local veterans’ organizations, the procession kicked off at noon from the parking lot of Q Casino + Resort on Chaplain Schmitt Island. The parade continued eastward along Greyhound Park Drive, passing by Admiral Sheehy…

Dubuque City Offices Closed, Service Modifications for Memorial Day

MAY 20, 2025 The City of Dubuque will observe a closure on Monday, May 26, in honor of the Memorial Day holiday. This closure affects City Hall as well as all other City offices and facilities. Please note, there will be no curbside collection services (including trash, recycling, yard waste, or food scraps) conducted by City crews on Memorial Day (Monday, May 26). These services will be rescheduled…

Asbury Rd. Lane Adjustment Between Meinen Ct. and NW Arterial

As a result of private fiber utility work, Asbury Rd. will experience a westbound lane shift between Meinen Ct. and the NW Arterial starting at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, May 21, and continuing until 5 p.m. on Friday, May 23. Drivers are advised to adhere to the posted detours and consider alternative routes during this period. Check out the map of the ongoing…

Governor Reynolds Strengthens Iowa Child Care System with New Grants and a Statewide Fund

DES MOINES — Governor Kim Reynolds unveiled a series of initiatives aimed at enhancing Iowa’s child care system. These include the introduction of a Statewide Solutions Fund, an expanded Child Care Assistance pilot designed for child care professionals, and Continuum of Care grants to facilitate full-day care for 4-year-olds. “When individuals, businesses, and government work together, we achieve meaningful outcomes for Iowans, particularly regarding child care,”…

Comprehensive Weather Outlook for Dubuque Today

A few isolated showers are expected before noon, followed by additional isolated showers after 2 PM. The day will be cloudy, with temperatures reaching a high of around 53 degrees. A northwest breeze will blow at 5 to 10 mph, and there’s a 20% chance of precipitation. Tonight, scattered showers are likely, primarily before 1 AM. The night will remain cloudy, with a low of about 46 degrees. Winds will continue from the northwest at 5 to 10 mph, and the chance of rainfall increases to 50%. On Thursday, we should see partly sunny conditions, with a high…

Individual Taken into Custody on Harassment and Burglary Attempt Allegations

DUBUQUE, Iowa — On May 21, 2025, at 6:20 a.m., 35-year-old Wayman John Blocker was taken into custody at the Dubuque Law Enforcement Center located at 770 Iowa St, Dubuque, IA. He is facing charges of Harassment in the 2nd Degree (Misdemeanor) and Attempted Burglary in the 2nd Degree – Burglary/Breaking and Entering (Felony). The arrest was carried out by local authorities, although…