Galena council declines to expand Main Street closure
GALENA, Ill. — Galena City Council members this week declined a request to expand the closure of Main Street. Council members voted 4-3 to deny…
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Local school eyes purchase of Skate Country facility in Asbury
ASBURY, Iowa — The potential sale of Skate Country in Asbury could mark the end for a beloved business and support the growth of a…
Sports card sales soar ‘like rocket ship’ during pandemic
David Orr has been selling collectible sports cards in Dubuque since 1990, but he has never seen a year like the past one. “I’ve had…
Longtime Dubuque pizza restaurant moving to rural Peosta in place of another eatery
PEOSTA, Iowa — A staple Dubuque pizza restaurant is moving to a new home outside of Peosta, taking over the location of another popular eatery….
Dubuque County staff consider TIF district for road renovations
Dubuque County staff propose creating a countywide financing district to help reprioritize projects at problematic road intersections. County Auditor Kevin Dragotto and County Engineer Anthony…
Hinson talks future restaurant relief, Biden priorities with Dubuque Chamber
U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, met virtually with members of the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce on Thursday afternoon to discuss her take on various…
Dubuque candy maker eyes sizable expansion, relocated retail space
A Dubuque-based candy business plans to double its production, augment its staff and establish a new, flagship retail location. Betty Jane Candies soon will start…
Dubuque City Council unanimously votes to end mask mandate
Dubuque’s face mask mandate is being repealed. City Council members on Wednesday voted unanimously to end the mandate requiring anyone older than 2 to wear…
Masks to become optional in Dubuque public schools
Dubuque Community Schools will no longer require students and staff to wear masks starting Friday, May 21. The move puts Dubuque among the local schools…
Dubuque pools: Staffing shortage prompts new schedules, varying activity levels
The City of Dubuque on Wednesday released details about how the two municipal swimming pools will operate this summer, as their schedules are more complicated…