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Dubuque man pleads guilty in heroin death

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:19:25 -0400

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - A 50-year-old Dubuque man has pleaded guilty to selling heroin to someone who died from the drug.

Dubuque hopeful about success of Millwork District

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 11:47:48 -0400

DUBUQUE, Iowa - Communities are constantly attempting to attract new businesses. Dubuque officials can make a unique presentation when it comes to commercial space available in the Millwork District.

Users of Dubuque bridge back quick repair plan

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:01:14 -0400

DUBUQUE, Iowa - Users of the Julien Dubuque Bridge prefer getting repairs to the span completed as quickly as possible, even if it means closing the bridge for more than a week.

Dubuque council considers pay boost for officials

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:27:10 -0400

DUBUQUE, Iowa - The Dubuque City Council will consider a proposal to give raises to themselves and the mayor.

Company begins work on $1.8M Iowa facility

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 13:29:05 -0400

DYERSVILLE, Iowa - A training and development company has broken ground on a $1.8 million distribution center in eastern Iowa.

Dyersville may return clock to historic building

Sun, 09 Jun 2013 13:37:15 -0400

DYERSVILLE, Iowa - A postcard from 1930 shows a Memorial Building remarkably similar to the one that stands today.

John Deere plant in Dubuque lays off 65 employees

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 17:27:23 -0400

DUBUQUE, Iowa - A John Deere plant in Dubuque has laid off 65 employees in its manufacturing section.

CenturyLink to offer more Internet in Dubuque

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 05:04:04 -0400

DUBUQUE, Iowa - A communications company has announced a $2.3 million investment into bringing more reliable Internet and data service to the Dubuque area.

Cedar Rapids council member running for US House

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 20:22:32 -0400

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - A member of the Cedar Rapids City Council says she'll seek the Democratic nomination for Iowa's 1st Congressional District seat.

Archdiocese of Dubuque to install new archbishop

Thu, 30 May 2013 12:19:23 -0400

DUBUQUE, Iowa - The Archdiocese of Dubuque is installing its new archbishop.

Dubuque philanthropist Donna Ginter dies at 84

Wed, 29 May 2013 18:58:13 -0400

DUBUQUE, Iowa - Donna Ginter, a Dubuque philanthropist who organized a longstanding Thanksgiving dinner for the needy, has died, according to her daughter. She was 84.

Some Iowa drug courts may be eliminated in budget

Sun, 26 May 2013 18:19:09 -0400

DUBUQUE, Iowa - Officials worry that three eastern Iowa counties might lose their successful drug court programs because of a lack of funding.

Police say Dubuque man impersonated officer

Sun, 26 May 2013 13:35:19 -0400

DUBUQUE, Iowa - Police say a 21-year-old Dubuque man pretended to be an officer, so he could get inside a home and assault two boys.

Dubuque police investigate boy fatally hit by car

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:16:04 -0400

DUBUQUE, Iowa - Authorities in Dubuque are investigating the death of a 3-year-old boy hit by a vehicle.

Flooding closes eastern Iowa park for Memorial Day

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:04:21 -0400

DUBUQUE, Iowa - Flooding along the Mississippi River has closed a popular Dubuque park and campground for the Memorial Day weekend.

Iowa brewers raise $31,000 online for business

Sun, 19 May 2013 14:14:05 -0400

DUBUQUE, Iowa - Dubuque may soon have its own brewpub downtown after the business' owners raised more than $31,000 online.