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Dubuque Launches "Summer Academy" to Prevent Learning Loss
DUBUQUE, Iowa — A Dubuque non-profit committed to improving 3rd grade reading in the community has taken on another project to keep kids engaged and learning during the summer. “The Summer Academy” program... Read More » 
Dubuque Riot Suspects Appear in Court After String of Shots Fired
DUBUQUE, Iowa - Eight men are in the Dubuque County jail facing riot charges. This comes after three different incidents of shots fired just this week. Police say these charges are a result of the large... Read More » 
Dubuque Police Investigate More Shots FiredDUBUQUE, Iowa - Police are investigating another round of shots fired near Jackson Park in Dubuque. As of 4:45 p.m. police have 15th Street between Central Avenue and Iowa Street blocked off. Lt. Scott... Read More » 
Dubuque Pools Finally Open After Closing Early For Several Weeks
DUBUQUE, Iowa - The cold and wet weather over the past few weeks put a damper on the start of swim season in Dubuque. The city's pools first opened May 25th, but life-guards closed the pool almost every... Read More » Dubuque Union Leader Hopeful John Deere Employees Will Return to WorkDUBUQUE, Iowa - John Deere announced Thursday the company is laying off 65 employees at the Dubuque Works plant. Those layoffs start June 24th. Deere and Company recently reported strong business overall.... Read More » 
Dubuque Hosts Block Party to Revitalize Washington Street Neighborhood
DUBUQUE, Iowa - One Dubuque neighborhood that often sees police activity is trying to gain a different kind of attention. Police say they respond more to the Washington Street Neighborhood than any other... Read More » 
CenturyLink Adds Back-Up Line in Dubuque to Avoid Internet Outages
DUBUQUE, Iowa - CenturyLink announced Wednesday a $ 2.3 million investment could keep major internet outages from happening in Dubuque. The announcement comes almost one year after what some people in... Read More » 
Michael Jackels Becomes Archbishop of Dubuque
DUBUQUE, Iowa - Catholics in Eastern Iowa have a new leader. During an installation ceremony in Dubuque on Thursday Michael Jackels became the 10th Archbishop of Dubuque. Jackels comes to Iowa from the... Read More » Dubuque County Bailiff Retires on Her 70th BirthdayDUBUQUE, Iowa - If you've ever had jury duty in Dubuque County chances are you remember Carol Beckley. For almost a decade, Beckley has served as Bailiff at the Dubuque County Courthouse. Wednesday is... Read More » Dubuque's Miller Riverview Park Could Remain Closed Through July 4th.DUBUQUE, Iowa - Campers at Dubuque's Miller Riverview Park might be out of luck again come July 4th. Last week's flooding forced the city to refund dozens of disappointed Memorial Day Campers. The park... Read More » 
Rain Ruins Weekend Plans on The Mississippi River
DUBUQUE, Iowa - The weekend rain hurt businesses hoping to make a buck on Memorial Day Weekend. Rows of boats sat still, collecting rain at the Yardarm Marina. Boater Tanya Pothoff said, "we put the... Read More » 
Dubuque Women Collect Donations for Oklahoma Tornado Victims
DUBUQUE, Iowa - A group of four Dubuque women are collecting items for tornado victims and will spend the holiday weekend delivering those items to Oklahoma. They are collecting money, food, water, personal... Read More » 
Dubuque Schools to Scan Driver's License of All Visitors
DUBUQUE, Iowa - It's going to be a lot harder to visit Dubuque Schools starting next school year. Administrators will scan the driver's license of anyone entering a school building. The Dubuque Racing... Read More » 
Dubuque Health Clinic Offers "Direct Pay"
DUBUQUE - A Dubuque medical center has become the first Direct Pay clinic in Iowa. Some patients are calling it a "revolutionary" approach to health care. Instead of paying a deductible through health... Read More » 
Green Bay Packers Tailgate Tour Helps Dubuque County Camp
DUBUQUE, Iowa - The Green Bay Packers are heading to Dubuque Thursday as part of their annual tailgate tour. Members of the team will meet and greet fans at the Grand River Center. The Green Bay Packers... Read More » 
Eastern Iowa Enjoys the Heat After Long Winter
DUBUQUE, Iowa - While washing and waxing summer's favorite toy, boat owners say it's finally time to set sail. Mona Woodward said, "We've gotten late and we've yet to get our boat out of the slip. "... Read More »
Dubuque Neighbors Asking for More Police Presence After Street Fight
DUBUQUE, Iowa - Some neighbors in Dubuque say police need to step up enforcement after a large street fight Sunday evening. It happened near the corner of 17th and Jackson Streets. Police responded to... Read More » 
Dubuque Domestic Abuse Shelter Will Remain Open Without State Funds
DUBUQUE, Iowa - Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller said the state is consolidating crime victims programs into six service regions. That includes domestic violence services, meaning some shelters will no... Read More » 
Ghost Players to Return to Field of DreamsDUBUQUE, Iowa - Denise Stillman, the new owner of the Field of Dreams in Dyersville, says The Ghost Players will return to the field this summer. For 17 years, the popular Ghost Players entertained crowds... Read More » 
Alumni Couple Makes Multi-Million Dollar Donation to University of DubuqueDUBUQUE, Iowa - An anonymous alumni couple made a $10 million gift to the University of Dubuque. Half of the money will go to music and business scholarships. The second half will be used for performing... Read More » Missing Girls Found in Ohio Renew Hope for Dubuque FamilyDUBUQUE, Iowa - Jennifer Puetsch of Dubuque is feeling a renewed sense of hope. Her sister, Crystal Arensdorf has been missing for almost 12 years. Arensdorf was last seen July 3rd, 2001 at Knicker's Saloon.... Read More » Branstad Talks Education Reform in DubuqueDUBUQUE, Iowa - In 1992 Iowa led the nation in student achievement. At that time, 37 percent of the overall budget went to education. Governor Terry Branstad said, today 43 percent of the budget goes... Read More » 
Neighbors Ask Dubuque Council to Close Northbound Lane of Southern Avenue
DUBUQUE, Iowa - A bridge construction project on Highway 151/61 in Dubuque has people in one neighborhood fed up. In April, crews ripped out the southbound lanes of that road. Now the heavy highway traffic... Read More » 
Dubuque Man Plans to Run Until He Drops
DUBUQUE, Iowa - A Dubuque man plans to keep running until he drops. Literally. Josh Miller,41, is raising money for the wellness program at Hillcrest Family Services in Dubuque. He's spending the weekend... Read More » 
Dubuque Police to Crack Down on Excessive Partying
DUBUQUE, Iowa - Dubuque police will spend the next couple months cracking down on loud and wild parties. Police said it's an effort to curb underage drinking in Dubuque. Numbers from the Iowa Department... Read More » 
Plan B Now Available to 15-year-olds
DUBUQUE, Iowa - A form of emergency contraceptive known as "Plan B" will now be available to anyone over the counter. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday anyone can buy the pill over... Read More » 
Dubuque Airport Teams up with First Responders for Emergency Drill
DUBUQUE, Iowa - Emergency crews responded to the Dubuque Regional Airport Tuesday night for reports of a plane crash. But it was only a drill. The F.A.A requires all airports to practice those drills... Read More » 
Kayaks and Canoes Should Use Caution on Catfish Creek
DUBUQUE, Iowa - People using kayaks and canoes should use caution on Catfish Creek in Dubuque. Road and bridge construction has started on Highways 151, 61, and 52 just south of Dubuque. The construction... Read More » 
Comedian Attempts to Break Longest Stand-Up World Record in Dubuque
DUBUQUE, Iowa - A nationally known comedian is in Dubuque attempting to Break a world record for the longest stand up comedy routine. David Scott who goes by the stage name "Midnight Swinger" hopes to... Read More » 
Dubuque Wedding Stops TrafficDUBUQUE, Iowa (AP) - An Iowa couple stopped traffic for their wedding at the base of the Fenelon Place Elevator in Dubuque. Corin Metz and A.J. Cogan thought the top of the short, steep scenic railway... Read More » 
Dubuque and School Leaders Earn Literacy Award
DUBUQUE, Iowa - The Annie E. Casey Foundation presented Dubuque and school leaders a literacy award today for their combined effort to get all kids reading at their grade level by third grade. The national... Read More » 
Dubuque Launches Smarter Health & Wellness Project
DUBUQUE, Iowa - Dubuque is looking for volunteers for it's new Smarter Health program. The city wants to keep track of how often and where people are getting exercise. The Smarter Sustainable Dubuque... Read More » 
Dubuque's Tallest Piece of Art Leaving Town
DUBUQUE, Iowa - Dubuque's tallest piece of art will soon be leaving town. The 25-foot "God Bless America" statue depicts the farm family in Grant Wood's "American Gothic" painting. It's been downtown... Read More » 
City of Dubuque Will Keep Pet License Requirement
DUBUQUE, Iowa - The Dubuque County Supervisors dropped it's pet license requirement from their animal control and rabies ordinance Monday night. But the City of Dubuque still requires pet owners to license... Read More » 
Weather Forces Dubuque Schools to Cancel Sporting Events
DUBUQUE, Iowa - It's eerily quiet on the tennis courts at Dubuque Senior High School. There's only the sound of the nets whipping in the wind. Dubuque Schools Athletic Director Amy Hawkins said, "we... Read More » 
Dubuque Runs for Boston
DUBUQUE, Iowa - 24 hours after organizers put out the call, more than 100 runners showed up. For Marathon Runner David Fortin the memory of Marathon Monday is still fresh in his mind. Fortin said,... Read More » 
Counselors Recommend Keeping Kids from Viewing Boston Bombing Coverage
DUBUQUE, Iowa - Across the nation, people are glued to their televisions watching all of the action out of Massachusetts unfolding. Even the youngest in the nation can see all of the images of bombs exploding... Read More » Dubuque Humane Society Nurses Neglected Dog Back to HealthDUBUQUE, Iowa - On March 10th, someone left a very thin German Short Hair Pointer named Sheldon at the Dubuque Regional Humane Society. Staff members say it was obvious Sheldon was neglected and his... Read More » 
Dubuque Expands Food Scrap Collection Program
DUBUQUE, Iowa - For the past seven years the city of Dubuque has had a curbside food scrap composting program. But the city only allowed about 200 people to participate. Now Dubuque is working with a new... Read More » 
Dubuque Schools Unveil $10 Million Dalzell Project
DUBUQUE, Iowa - Dubuque Schools are unveiling the $10 million renovations at Dalzell Field. Money from the one cent sales tax fund paid for the upgrades. You can see three states from the new press box... Read More » 
Dubuque Native Safe After Dropping Out of Boston Marathon
DUBUQUE, Iowa - The Boston Marathon's website reports at least 158 Iowans had registered to run in the race That includes a Dubuque native, 31-year-old Dana Wallis Flogel. Flogel said she was actually... Read More » 
Iowa Supreme Court Justices Visit Dubuque Schools
DUBUQUE, Iowa - Members of the Iowa Supreme Court made their way to Dubuque this week to hear arguments on two cases. Justices spoke to students at Dubuque area schools Thursday. Justice Brent Appel... Read More » Dubuque Area Photographer Captures "That Tree" for 365 DaysGRANT COUNTY, Wisconsin - What started as a simple snap of an i-phone has turned into an international sensation for one Dubuque area photographer. Professional Photographer Mark Hirsch, has been taking... Read More » 
Dubuque Schools to Use 1 Cent Sales Tax Revenue for Tablets
DUBUQUE, Iowa - the Dubuque School Board approved a technology upgrade plan. It means each high school student will get a tablet. The plan comes with an annual price tag of $3.5 million for each of the... Read More » 
Teen Faces Charges for Damage at Wahlert High School
DUBUQUE, Iowa - Police have arrested a teenager for causing an estimated $800 in damage to Dubuque Wahlert High School on March 26th. 18-year-old Austin Lovett faces third degree criminal mischief charges.... Read More » 
Bystanders Witness Probable Suicide in Downtown DubuqueDUBUQUE, Iowa - People on their way to work and school witnessed a probable suicide in downtown Dubuque Tuesday morning. Police say a man fell to his death from the parking garage at the corner of 10th... Read More » 
New Archbishop of Dubuque Named
DUBUQUE, Iowa - One of Pope Francis’ first appointments since assuming the Papacy last month included naming Bishop Michael Jackels as the next Archbishop of Dubuque. Current Archbishop Jerome Hanus is... Read More » 
Dubuque Film Festival Draws Business to Downtown Dubuque
DUBUQUE, Iowa - Movie lovers from all over the world are in downtown Dubuque this weekend. It's part of "The Julien Dubuque Film Festival". Unlike most film festivals where they show the films in theaters,... Read More » 
Missing Tortoise Was Not Stolen
DUBUQUE, Iowa -- A missing tortoise at a Dubuque aquarium apparently wasn't stolen, but an employee helped carry on that misconception. Officials at the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium... Read More » 
Dubuque Man Plans to Run Until He Drops
DUBUQUE, Iowa - Avid long distance runner 41-year-old Josh Miller is training for what's sure to be the longest run of his life. Miller came up with the idea to run until he collapses. The run is a fundraiser... Read More » |
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