Dubuque Resident Receives 45-Year Sentence for Child Sexual Exploitation

A man found guilty of sexually exploiting two minors was sentenced today to 45 years in federal prison. Justin James Paisley, 35, from Dubuque, Iowa, received the lengthy sentence following his guilty plea on December 18, 2024, to charges of child sexual exploitation and the distribution of child pornography. Evidence presented during the sentencing hearing revealed that between the spring…

E. 28th St. Closed Between Jackson St. and Washington St.

As a result of a special event authorized by the City, E. 28th St. between Jackson St. and Washington St. will be shut down from 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 31, 2025, until 9:30 p.m. For any inquiries related to the closure or detour, please reach out to the City Clerk’s Office of Dubuque at 563-589-4122.

Kudos to the Class of 2025!

Dubuque honors YOU—the graduates of Wahlert, Senior High, and Hempstead High Schools—on achieving this remarkable milestone! Your commitment, determination, and effort have led you to this moment, and the whole community takes pride in your accomplishments. As you transition to the next phase—be it further education, professional pursuits, or exciting new journeys—may you carry with you the lessons…

Dubuque Pursuit News Celebrates the Graduating Class of 2025

DUBUQUE, Iowa — Dubuque Pursuit News wishes to express sincere gratitude to the Graduating Classes of 2025 from Hempstead High School and Senior High School for their relentless effort and dedication. Congratulations on your graduation! Your dedication has yielded results, and we celebrate this milestone as you embark on your next chapter.

Dubuque Resident Taken into Custody on Several Charges, Including Intentional Injury and Domestic Violence

May 30, 2024 DUBUQUE, Iowa — Joey Kanakanui Lopes, aged 28, was apprehended on May 30, 2025, at 6:16 a.m. at 2825 Pennsylvania Ave, Dubuque, after an incident was reported to the local authorities. Lopes is facing charges of willful injury resulting in bodily harm (a felony), along with domestic abuse assault that obstructed air/blood flow causing bodily injury (another felony), and domestic abuse assault with…

Understand the Essentials:

🌡️ A child’s body temperature can escalate 3-5 times quicker than that of an adult. 🥵 Heatstroke sets in when the core body temperature hits approximately 104 degrees. 🚗 If a child is left inside a vehicle, their temperature can soar rapidly, turning the scenario hazardous. ➡️ Visit NHTSA.gov/Heatstroke for more information.