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28/07/2024

A Dubuque man has been sentenced to nearly five years in federal prison for illegal possession of a firearm.

A Dubuque man has been sentenced to nearly five years in federal prison for illegal posession of a firearm.

28/07/2024

“It really represents our town and the enthusiasm that we have for our community."

DARLINGTON, Wis. — Lisa Klein and Vickie Scescke sat under an umbrella at the edge of the Lafayette County Fairgrounds on Saturday, surrounded by dozens of quilted goods.

28/07/2024

“Even though I’m retired, I don’t sit well. I gave myself a year off, but then I was ready to find a way to get back to helping the kitties.”

GALENA, Ill. — When Gloria Esbensen retired from her job as a feline veterinarian, she knew she hadn’t seen the last of the furry creatures.

28/07/2024

“People’s heads turn because they’re not familiar with this industry."

Maggots, raccoons without table manners, an unusually filthy week of waste — there are many reasons why a garbage bin might require a deep clean.

28/07/2024

IN TODAY'S TH:
“We got some of the toughest kids."

A dozen brave children signed up to see how long they could stay atop a moving sheep at the Dubuque County Fair Saturday afternoon.

28/07/2024

IN TODAY'S TH:
“It seems like these wind events keep happening more frequently."

While the tri-state area enjoyed a mostly calm week, weather-wise, area conservation departments continued clearing away debris and flood damage from area parks and outdoor recreation spaces.

28/07/2024

IN TODAY'S TH:
“Those people who live in the North End love the North End. I love it, too. I was mad when my parents had to sell their house a year and a half ago.”

Audrey Morey remembers, on at least two occasions, looking into her basement with utter dismay.

27/07/2024

"A blind man would have trouble telling the difference between the Susan B. Anthony dollar and a quarter."

Dubuque banks stocked up on newly minted dollar coins 45 years ago.

27/07/2024

"They are good citizens in aquariums but they are territorial when other fish are swimming by, but they’re not going to go too crazy. They just chase off whoever comes close."

A bright-red fish at a Dubuque museum is known for its good relations within its tank — barring some occasional chasing.

27/07/2024

"So many of those folks are so starved for having someone to vote for this year who they know they can trust."

The latest campaign finance reports for state legislature races across the tri-state area show early fundraising efforts for newer candidates and more concerted efforts for incumbents and challengers alike.

27/07/2024

"The whole document ... is a dream of what we want for the airport."

PLATTEVILLE, Wis. — Platteville Municipal Airport is seeking state and federal funds to pursue future projects.

27/07/2024

IN TODAY'S TH

"What we’re trying to do is make ... education and entertainment wrapped into one."

While many Dubuquers spent their Friday afternoons sitting inside cubicles and offices, James Johnson, a British Columbia, Canada, native, spent it inside a balloon.

27/07/2024

IN TODAY'S TH

"I do this in the summer to give me beer and rum money."

CASSVILLE, Wis. — The river glistens green and gold on the mile-long stretch of the Mississippi River between Turkey River Landing, Iowa, and the Wisconsin village of Cassville.

27/07/2024

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27/07/2024

IN TODAY'S TH

"This is a reflection moment in the history of our country."

Since President Joe Biden announced the end of his re-election bid, Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign has endeavored to introduce her as a presidential candidate to much of the nation

27/07/2024

"...the opportunity to cook with a real chef, who has cooked for presidents — someone cool, not just Mom — was really exciting for them.”

MAQUOKETA, Iowa — The 2024 Jackson County Fair is full of food options, from local organizations’ lemonade stands to professional midway snack trucks and barbecue. But inside Pearson Event Center,

27/07/2024

“This group had super good chemistry all season and we’re going to be losing some key guys because of graduation, but I think next year we could be even better, honestly.”

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Will Specht will always cherish the special ride the Dubuque Wahlert baseball team took him on this season.

26/07/2024

“It’s (Katie’s) spirit that created this.”

PLATTEVILLE, Wis. — Katie Vaassen’s spirit is alive in Platteville. Twenty years after the 23-year-old died from a heart condition, a memorial garden next to Platteville Regional Chamber in her

26/07/2024

So what's up for the weekend?

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26/07/2024

“The registration statement is materially deficient (and) deprives the plaintiff of the information necessary to make an intelligent, informed and rational decision of whether to vote in favor of the proposed transaction."

A federal lawsuit has been filed against the proposed merger of a national financial services company and a banking institution with a large Dubuque presence.

26/07/2024

Nine area softball players earned all-district honors from the Iowa Girls Coaches Association, including two each from state tournament qualifiers Dubuque Wahlert and Western Dubuque.

26/07/2024

IN TODAY'S TH
“It’s a great opportunity to give these buddies an agricultural experience.”

Standing inside the swine barn at the Dubuque County Fairgrounds on Thursday afternoon, Kate Schuster knelt down and gently scratched the snout of a large pink-and-black pig.

26/07/2024

IN TODAY'S TH
“I love the families of vets."

The B-29 Superfortress, the model of World War II aircraft that dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan, is more than just a passion project for Neils Agather, who

26/07/2024

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26/07/2024

IN TODAY'S TH
“It’s really one of the best outcomes that we could have hoped for.”

ASBURY, Iowa — Two prospective buyers have stepped forward for senior living properties previously run by a Dubuque nonprofit organization.

26/07/2024

Nearly 50 local children are involved in the production, the culmination of Ohnward Fine Arts Center's summer theater camp program.

Play: “Shrek the Musical Jr.”

26/07/2024

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25/07/2024

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25/07/2024

"The pressure never seems to get to her."

Dubuque Wahlert’s Julia Roth continues to thrive under pressure this post-season.

25/07/2024

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