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Dubuque to Revist Red Light Camera Issue
DUBUQUE, Iowa — After months on hold the city of Dubuque will once again consider installing red light cameras. Earlier this year, the city council decided to hold off on approving the controversial traffic... Read More » 
Man Dies Following Dubuque Motorcycle CrashDUBUQUE, Iowa - A 32-year-old man has died following a crash Wednesday on the northwest arterial. The Dubuque County Sheriff's Office identified him as Matthew Kelley, 32, of Durango. Responders were... Read More » 
Woman Says She Lied to Police About StabbingDUBUQUE, Iowa - On Tuesday, Mary C. Padulla, 50, reported she had been stabbed at her Dubuque home by an unknown suspect. Padulla suffered a non-life threatening wound to her abdomen. As part of the... Read More » 
Dubuque Man Killed in Wisconsin Motorcycle CrashDUBUQUE, Iowa - A Dubuque man was killed in a motorcycle crash in Wisconsin Wednesday, deputies said. The Grant County Sheriff's Office in Wisconsin said Thomas Jackson, 60, of Dubuque was killed in a... Read More » Dubuque Man Accused of Tossing Dog off WallDUBUQUE, Iowa (AP) — A Dubuque man has been accused of injuring his dog by tossing it off an 11-foot-high retaining wall. The Dubuque Telegraph Herald says 40-year-old Matthew Duve is charged with a misdemeanor. Court... Read More » 
Dubuque Police Tighten Vehicle Noise Ordinance
DUBUQUE, Iowa — A change to Dubuque’s vehicle noise ordinance has some motorcycle drivers crying foul. The city council approved a stricter noise ordinance to crack down on loud exhaust pipes. In the past... Read More » 
“Cash Mob” To Take Over Dubuque
DUBUQUE, Iowa — The Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce is pushing a new initiative to spur business at local retailers. The “cash mob” is a combination of a new trend and the long time push to buy local. A... Read More » 
Dubuque Offers New, Minimally-Invasive Cancer TreatmentDUBUQUE, Iowa - Dubuque's Mercy Medical Center now offers a new procedure called Electromagnetic Navigation Bronchoscopy (ENB). It offers patients a minimally-invasive option to locate and biopsy lesions... Read More » 
Dubuque School Board Appoints Rheingans as Acting Superintendent
DUBUQUE, Iowa - The Dubuque School Board appointed Stan Rheingans as the acting superintendent Wednesday night. Rheingans is the district’s Director of Human Resources, but is also certified to be a... Read More » 
Dubuque School Board Votes To Consider Superintendent's Termination
DUBUQUE, Iowa (AP) — The Dubuque Community School Board has taken its first step toward firing Superintendent Larie Godinez, citing loss of confidence by staff and failure to lead effectively. The board... Read More » Dubuque Superintendent's Job in JeopardyDUBUQUE, Iowa (AP) — The Dubuque Community School Board has scheduled a special meeting on whether to consider firing Superintendent Larie Godinez. Godinez has led the district since 2009. The meeting... Read More » 
Man Charged Following Stabbing, Assault on Dubuque Police Officer
DUBUQUE, Iowa — A man is facing several charges after Dubuque police say he stabbed a man and punched a police officer on Friday. Police responded to a fight in the 1800 block of White Street at about... Read More » 
Dubuque Contractor Pleads Guilty to Hiring Illegal WorkersDUBUQUE, Iowa - A Dubuque contractor pleaded guilty Friday to conspiring to harbor illegal alien workers. According to court records, between the fall of 2009 and June of 2011, Thomas Kehoe, 54, conspired... Read More » 
Accused Pipe Bomber Says He'll Represent HimselfCHICAGO (AP) - A former Iowa letter carrier accused of mailing dud pipe bombs and threatening letters to investment firms to scare them into forcing up stock prices says he’ll act as his own attorney at... Read More » 
Brandstad Signs Field of Dreams Bill
DYERSVILLE, Iowa — Gov. Terry Branstad has signed into law a package of tax incentives designed to spur development of a $38 million youth baseball center at the Dyersville site where "Field of Dreams"... Read More » 
Cell Mate Testifies in Kidnapping, Sex Assault Case
DUBUQUE, Iowa -- The cellmate of a Dubuque man on trial accused of first degree kidnapping and second degree sexual abuse took the stand Friday. Police said 34-year-old Scott Robinson tried raping... Read More » 
Alleged Victim and Neighbor Take the Stand in Robinson Trial
DUBUQUE, Iowa -- The prosecution’s key witness and the alleged victim in a Dubuque sex abuse trial took the stand in court Wednesday. 34-year-old Scott Robinson is on trial accused of kidnapping and sexual... Read More » 
More Details Released About Explosion at Dubuque Water Treatment Plant
DUBUQUE, Iowa — Employees at Dubuque’s wastewater treatment plant are taking the day off after an explosion there Thursday night. It happened at about 6 p.m. at Dubuque’s Water and Recovery Center on the... Read More » Three People Injured in Maquoketa ATV CrashMAQUOKETA, Iowa - Three people were injured in an ATV crash Thursday night, the Jackson County Sheriff's Office said. Officers were called to 6766 Caves Road, Maquoketa, around 6:37 p.m. Thursday. It... Read More » 
Dubuque Apple Grower Concerned About Cold
DUBUQUE, Iowa - The chance of freezing temperatures is a ticking time bomb for Iowa apple growers. Last month’s warm weather caused most apple trees to blossom much earlier than usual. With Thursday night’s... Read More » 
Dubuque Man Pleads Guilty To Making False Statements To ICECEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - A Dubuque man who lied to a Homeland Security agent, pleaded guilty Thursday in federal court. Richard Weber, 30, pleaded guilty to one count of making a false material statement... Read More » 
Dubuque’s Dalzell Field Set for Renovation
DUBUQUE, Iowa - A Dubuque football field that’s in bad shape and even dangerous for players is about to get a multi-million dollar makeover. On Monday, the Dubuque School District is expected to award... Read More » 
Western Dubuque Students Witness Mock Fatal Crash
DUBUQUE, Iowa - Some students at Western Dubuque High School may be thinking twice before drinking and driving. At least that’s what administrators are hoping. Rescue crews and student actors portrayed... Read More » 
Dubuque Manufacturers Looking for Workers
DUBUQUE, Iowa - Many people looking for work in Dubuque say there are no jobs out there. Manufacturers there say they have lots of jobs, but no skilled workers to fill vacant positions. Educators say there’s... Read More » Dubuque County Couple Faces Child Endangerment ChargeDUBUQUE COUNTY, Iowa - A Dubuque County couple is out of jail after Sheriff’s Deputies arrested them on child endangerment charges Monday night. Investigators say on February 10th, Alesia Kuhl, 29,... Read More » Dubuque's Mercy Medical Center Reaches Fundraising GoalDUBUQUE, Iowa - Dubuque Mercy Health Foundation is pleased to announce the $3 million goal has been reached for Campaign ICU, the capital campaign for new intensive care and cardiovascular units at Mercy... Read More » 
Parents Push “Yes” Vote for Western Dubuque Schools
EPWORTH, Iowa — Administrators at the Western Dubuque School District needs voters to pass a $16.5 million bond issue for school renovations and improvements. The district also wants approval of a $7.5... Read More » 
Dubuque to Create Industrial Park South
DUBUQUE, Iowa — Dozens of businesses have expanded to Dubuque’s Industrial Center West in the past several years. The city now plans to spend $5.5 million to build another industrial park just a couple... Read More »
Dubuque Police Make 2nd Arrest in Armed Burglary CaseDUBUQUE, Iowa - Dubuque police say they have now arrested 2 of 3 suspects in an armed burglary that happened March 19th when police were called to a home aon Caledonia Place, for a report of a burglary... Read More » 
Dubuque Police Investigate Stabbing on Washington StreetDUBUQUE, Iowa - Dubuque Police say they’re investigating a stabbing that happened just after 5:30 Monday evening at 2271 Washington Street. Paris Jones says her nephew, Chris Brown, 19, was stabbed... Read More » Australian Manufacturer to Build Dyersville PlantDYERSVILLE, Iowa (AP) — An Australian manufacturer is planning to build a 30,000-square-foot plant in Dyersville, a $2.2 million project expected to create 30 jobs. Digga North America has been approved... Read More » Special Olympics Athlete from Dubuque Stands TallDUBUQUE, Iowa (AP) — MacKenzie MacDonald is a skiing, swimming, running and basketball-playing success story. "MacKenzie is my epitome of a Special Olympics athlete," said Nancy Shannon, Special Olympics... Read More » 
Late Patron Leaves $1 Million to Dubuque LibraryDUBUQUE, Iowa (AP) — A late patron has left quite a gift to the Carnegie-Stout Public Library in Dubuque. The Telegraph Herald says James Mutschler left the library $1 million upon his death. Library... Read More » 
Hazel Green Honors Fallen Soldier
HAZEL GREEN, WI - The body of a fallen Hazel Green, Wisconsin solider is back home. Staff Sergeant Jesse Grindey was a military police officer. He lived about 15 miles east of Dubuque. The 30-year-old... Read More » 
Dubuque Moves Ahead On Plan To Cut Plastic Bag UseDUBUQUE, Iowa (AP) — Dubuque is moving on a plan to cut the use of plastic shopping bags by 90 percent by 2017. The Telegraph Herald says the City Council on Monday approved the first reading of an ordinance... Read More » 
Dubuque Police Unveil New Uniform PatchDUBUQUE, Iowa - The Dubuque Police Department formally unveiled it's new uniform patch to the City Council during a meeting Monday. According to a press release, police and city leaders have discussed... Read More » 
Dubuque Fire Victim's Body Sent for AutopsyDUBUQUE, Iowa (AP) — Officials are awaiting results of an autopsy on a body that was found in the debris of a house fire in Dubuque. Fire Chief Dan Brown told the Dubuque Telegraph Herald that the person's... Read More » 
Dubuque Man Killed in House Fire
DUBUQUE, Iowa - One man died in an early morning house fire. Fire fighters responded to the 700 block of Calendonia Street just after 4:30 a.m. on Monday. They found the house completely engulfed in... Read More » 
Garnavillo Students Launch Weather Balloon
GARNAVILLO, Iowa - What started out as a science experiment has become a dream come true for some students at Garnavillo Middle School. The students launched a massive weather balloon with a camera in... Read More »
Dubuque Police Continue Noise Enforcement EffortsDUBUQUE, Iowa - The Dubuque Police Department Thursday announced officers will continue to enforce the city's noise prevention ordinances. These ordinances cover virtually all sources of noise including,... Read More » 
East Dubuque Works To Revive Its Economy
DUBUQUE, Iowa - Some city leaders in East Dubuque, Illinois, are pushing to revive the community’s economy. The town of about two thousand people sits right across the Mississippi River from Dubuque.... Read More » REO Speedwagon, Starship To Headline Dubuque's River FestivalDUBUQUE, Iowa - The America's River Corporation Tuesday announced REO Speedwagon, Starship and country star Justin Moore will headline Dubuque's 2012 River Festival. Tickets for this year's event go on... Read More »
Neighbors Fret About Plan For "Field Of Dreams"DYERSVILLE, Iowa (AP) — Should we build it, and would they come? Those are the questions being debated in the Iowa town where the "Field of Dreams" movie was filmed as it considers a $38 million proposal... Read More » Feds: Dubuque Campground Project Destroyed WetlandDUBUQUE, Iowa - A woman who discharged pollutants into a wetland pleaded guilty Tuesday in U.S. District Court. Elaine Kelly, 65, of Dubuque, pleaded guilty to one count of violating the Clean Water Act. According... Read More » 
More Drivers Using Public Transit
DUBUQUE, Iowa - A new report from the American Public Transportation Association shows 10.4 billion Americans rode public transportation last year. That’s the second-highest total in more than 50 years. In... Read More »
Seven Injured in Dubuque County CrashDUBUQUE COUNTY, Iowa – Seven people were hurt in a weekend crash near Zwingle, the Iowa State Patrol said. Responders responded to the crash on Friday around 8:40 p.m. on Highway 61. The Iowa State... Read More » 
Dubuque Students Enjoy First Spring Break
DUBUQUE, Iowa - Dubuque isn’t exactly a typical spring break destination. But inside the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium, spring breakers are everywhere. “This was a spur of the moment... Read More » 
New Farmer's Market Launches in CyberspaceGALENA, Illinois - A new type of Farmer's Market is aiming to connect local growers and artists to customers ... and it's all being done online. It’s the first of its kind in Illinois. Website developer... Read More » 
Girl Shaves Head, Teams with Athletes to Raise Money for Cancer Research
DUBUQUE, Iowa - A Dubuque girl will shave her head next month in effort to raise money for cancer research. Rita Jones, 8, is teaming up with the Loras College Baseball team to raise money for the... Read More » 
Is Meth Back in Dubuque?
DUBUQUE, Iowa-- Recent reports of meth lab busts suggest the highly addictive drug is becoming more prevalent in one Eastern Iowa community. In Dubuque police are investigating three meth labs in as... Read More » |
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