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SW Wisconsin Police Officer Dies in Accidental Drowning
Muscoda officer Katelyn Fleischauer, a 12-year veteran, was found in an indoor pool Sunday.
Read Full Dispatch →Two Seek Office of Dubuque County Attorney
Republican incumbent Scott Nelson faces challenger Steve Drahozal on the Nov. 3 ballot.
Iowa St. Lane Closure between W. 12th St. and Loras Blvd.
Due to private gas utility construction, Iowa St.
Iowa St. Lane Closure between W. 12th St. and Loras Blvd.
Iowa St. Lane Closure between W. 12th St. and Loras Blvd.. Source: City of Dubuque Public Works. Details: Due to private gas utility construction, Iowa St. will have a northbound lane closure effective immediately, until 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23.
East Dubuque Emergency Services Building Grand Opening Celebration Saturday
This Saturday will be a red letter day for the city of East Dubuque as the community celebrates the grand opening of the newly remodeled state of the art East Dubuque Emergency Services Building.
Skeletal Remains Found 38 Years Ago ID’d As Dubuque Man
There’s a break in a nearly 40-year old cold case in Iowa involving a Dubuque man.
Arraignment Date Set For Dubuque Man Facing Attempted Murder Charges For Attack On Dubuque Police Officer
The arraignment date for a Dubuque man charged with the attempted murder of Dubuque Police Officer is set.
National Drug Takeback Day This Saturday
National Drug Takeback Day is coming up from 10 until 2 this Saturday.
City Of Dubuque Seeks Budget Input
The City of Dubuque is asking for input from residents as they prepare the city’s next budget.
Richland Center Stabbing Suspect Arrested In Grant County
A suspect in a stabbing incident in Richland Center was arrested following a high speed pursuit that ended in rural Grant County with the suspect’s vehicle crashing.
Lowell St. Closure between Hempstead St. and Woodworth St.
Due to private utility repairs, Lowell St.
E. 5th St. Lane Closure near Ice Harbor Dr. Intersection
Due to private utility construction, E.
Rays beat Guardians 7-3 in Game 6 to clinch AL pennant and advance to World Series
The Tampa Bay Rays advanced to the World Series for the third time in franchise history Monday, Oct.
Amish Couple Injured In Vehicle-Buggy Collision
A southwest Wisconsin Amish couple was injured when their buggy was hit from behind by a vehicle slamming into the rear of another vehicle.
Suspicious Mail Received By Wisconsin Legislators
Authorities are investigating after Wisconsin 2nd District Congressman Mark Pocan’s Madison office received a suspicious piece of mail yesterday.
Wisconsin Man Charged With Stealing $11K Collectible Coins
A man faces first degree theft charges after being accused of stealing thousands of dollars of coins at a coin collector’s show in Dubuque over the weekend.
City Moves Ahead To Purchase Former DB&T Building
The Dubuque City Council has approved a plan to buy the former Dubuque Bank and Trust building to consolidate municipal services in a three-block area.
Lowell St. Closure between Hempstead St. and Woodworth St.
Lowell St. Closure between Hempstead St. and Woodworth St.. Source: City of Dubuque Public Works. Details: Due to private utility repairs, Lowell St. will be closed between Hempstead St. and Woodworth St. from 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 20, until 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23.
E. 5th St. Lane Closure near Ice Harbor Dr. Intersection
E. 5th St. Lane Closure near Ice Harbor Dr. Intersection. Source: City of Dubuque Public Works. Details: Due to private utility construction, E. 5th St. will have a westbound lane closure near the Ice Harbor Dr. intersection starting at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 20, until 5 p.m. on
Dubuque City Council Approves .4 Million Municipal Building Purchase
City moves to consolidate services in former bank building.
White St. Closure between E. 27th St. and E. 28th St.
White St. Closure between E. 27th St. and E. 28th St.. Source: City of Dubuque Public Works. Details: Due to the lead service water line replacement project, White St. will be closed between E. 27th St. and E. 28th St. starting at 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 20.
Lowell St. Closure between Hempstead St. and Woodworth St.
Lowell St. Closure between Hempstead St. and Woodworth St.. Source: City of Dubuque Public Works. Details: Due to private utility repairs, Lowell St. will be closed between Hempstead St. and Woodworth St. from 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 20, until 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23.
E. 5th St. Lane Closure near Ice Harbor Dr. Intersection
E. 5th St. Lane Closure near Ice Harbor Dr. Intersection. Source: City of Dubuque Public Works. Details: Due to private utility construction, E. 5th St. will have a westbound lane closure near the Ice Harbor Dr. intersection starting at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 20, until 5 p.m. on
E. 5th St. Lane Closure near Ice Harbor Dr. Intersection
E. 5th St. Lane Closure near Ice Harbor Dr. Intersection. Source: City of Dubuque Public Works. Details: Due to private utility construction, E. 5th St. will have a westbound lane closure near the Ice Harbor Dr. intersection starting at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 20, until 5 p.m. on
Lowell St. Closure between Hempstead St. and Woodworth St.
Lowell St. Closure between Hempstead St. and Woodworth St.. Source: City of Dubuque Public Works. Details: Due to private utility repairs, Lowell St. will be closed between Hempstead St. and Woodworth St. from 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 20, until 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23.
White St. Closure between E. 27th St. and E. 28th St.
White St. Closure between E. 27th St. and E. 28th St.. Source: City of Dubuque Public Works. Details: Due to the lead service water line replacement project, White St. will be closed between E. 27th St. and E. 28th St. starting at 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 20.
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 8:45AM Cdt until October 17 at 9:00AM Cdt by Nws Quad Cities IA IL
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 8:45AM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL. Source: National Weather Service. Details: The threat has ended.
Recap: Sand and Lahn meet in calmer second debate, spar on school funding
SIOUX CITY: Iowa's two candidates for governor met Wednesday night in the second of four debates before the Nov.
Early voting is open in Dubuque County: where and when to cast your ballot before Nov. 3
DUBUQUE: In-person absentee voting for the Nov.
Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 8:43PM Cdt until October 17 at 9:00AM Cdt by Nws Quad Cities IA IL
Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 8:43PM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL. Source: National Weather Service. Details: * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Illinois and east central, northeast, and
Freeze Watch issued October 15 at 8:39PM Cdt until October 17 at 9:00AM Cdt by Nws Quad Cities IA IL
Freeze Watch issued October 15 at 8:39PM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL. Source: National Weather Service. Details: * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Illinois and east central, northeast, and so
Freeze Watch issued October 15 at 1:53PM Cdt until October 17 at 9:00AM Cdt by Nws La Crosse WI
Freeze Watch issued October 15 at 1:53PM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI. Source: National Weather Service. Details: * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 possible. * WHERE...Northeast Iowa, southeast Minnesota, and southwest into west central Wi
Kaufmann Ave. Lane Shift between Maryville Dr. and N. Grandview Ave.
Kaufmann Ave. Lane Shift between Maryville Dr. and N. Grandview Ave.. Source: City of Dubuque Public Works. Details: Due to private storm sewer construction, Kaufmann Ave. will have an eastbound lane shift between Maryville Dr. and N. Grandview Ave. starting at 8 a.m. on Wednesda
Kaufmann Ave. Lane Shift between Maryville Dr. and N. Grandview Ave.
Kaufmann Ave. Lane Shift between Maryville Dr. and N. Grandview Ave.. Source: City of Dubuque Public Works. Details: Due to private storm sewer construction, Kaufmann Ave. will have an eastbound lane shift between Maryville Dr. and N. Grandview Ave. starting at 8 a.m. on Wednesda
Hundreds in Dubuque urge pause on school closure decision
Community members rally at school board meeting to demand more transparency regarding proposed facility closures.
Clayton County fatal motorcycle crash involving deer
One person dead, several injured in Garber Road collision.
Dubuque Zoning Board Rejects Landscaping Waiver for Middle School Expansion
Request for landscaping variance for Roosevelt Middle School project denied by local board.
Iowa Supreme Court orders resentencing for former Dubuque youth football coach
Former coach convicted of stealing thousands from league to face new sentencing
Authorities identify victims of fatal weekend boating accident near Dubuque
Two individuals have been identified by officials following a fatal incident on the Mississippi River.
Dubuque School District Faces Pushback on Roosevelt Expansion
Community group calls for pause on major restructuring as architects move forward with project timeline.
Boscobel Toddler Dies in Tragic Driveway Accident
Grant County authorities confirm 3-year-old child struck by vehicle Saturday afternoon.
One Injured After Small Plane Crashes Into Guttenberg Home
Authorities are investigating after an aircraft struck a residence in rural Clayton County Friday evening.
Dubuque Police Lieutenant Charged with Drug Distribution
A member of the Dubuque Police Department faces a federal charge related to amphetamine distribution.
Dubuque County Supervisors Continue Study on Data Center Noise Impacts
Public input phase scheduled for October under county moratorium on data center development.
Dowling Catholic Coach Recovers After Cardiac Emergency on Bus
Freshman coach Claude Wilkins suffered a medical emergency during transit to Waterloo West game Friday.
Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque Names New President and Ceo
Kristy Ryan appointed to lead prominent Dubuque philanthropic organization.
Dubuque City Council Enacts Moratorium on Hyperscale Data Centers
Measure intended to pause development for assessment of infrastructure and utility impacts.
Independence voters face $14.5 million bond for new fire station
Independence, Iowa—The Independence Fire Department is urging voters to approve a $14.5 million bond measure in the Nov.
Regional Wire Update: Sept 17, 2026
Regional highlights include health updates in Dubuque, a rural traffic emergency in Jo Daviess County, and continued local friction regarding Peosta development projects.
Data Center Developer Backs Stricter Rules in Peosta Amid Resident Opposition
PEOSTA, Iowa — A regional data center developer announced support for stricter municipal regulations during a packed Peosta City Council work session Wednesday night, navigating widespread local oppos