Telegraph Herald

03/07/2025

“I’ve heard people urge me to get involved in local politics. I’m not hearing from the current mayor or the other person running an answer to the issues I’m hearing in the community.”

A registered nurse entered the Dubuque mayoral race this week, citing a “lack of trust from a lot of Dubuquers” in the city’s government.

03/07/2025

“Boaters should use more caution. There’s going to be more debris. The current will be stronger.”

Local officials said they are paying close attention to rising Mississippi River levels in Dubuque ahead of a busy holiday weekend, though impacts are minor so far.

03/07/2025

The levels of “forever chemicals” in Dubuque’s tap water again exceeded federal reporting thresholds in multiple tests in 2024, according to a recently released report. But the levels in the first two tests of 2025 have fallen under the threshold.

The levels of “forever chemicals” in Dubuque’s tap water again exceeded federal reporting thresholds in multiple tests in 2024, according to a recently released report.

03/07/2025

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03/07/2025

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03/07/2025

IN TODAY'S TH:

“We want people to be able to come here and get that fresh, healthy food that they can’t easily find elsewhere.”

ELIZABETH, Ill. — Stocked full with locally grown summer greens, vegetables, eggs, meat and dairy, Jo Daviess Local Foods’ new brick-and-mortar location in Elizabeth brimmed with customers Tuesday afternoon.

03/07/2025

IN TODAY'S TH:

“That’s the way we want it. We want our numbers to be low on violent crime, so it’s a step absolutely in the right direction for this year so far.”

The number of shots fired with criminal intent in the city of Dubuque fell significantly during the first half of 2025 compared to the prior year.

02/07/2025

Here is the 2025 Telegraph Herald All-Area Boys Track and Field Team with an emphasis placed on state meet results.

For the second straight year, Western Dubuque’s Quentin Nauman stole the show on the Blue Oval.

02/07/2025

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02/07/2025

A Dubuque County Sheriff's Department deputy who was injured in a shots-fired incident during a traffic stop Tuesday has been released from the hospital.

02/07/2025

How are they used, and what do they do?

Question: What are the black cords that have appeared on Dubuque roads? How are they used, and what do they do?

02/07/2025

"Interconnecting the trails and all of the parks up there, and then tying those to the Heritage Trail, has always been our dream."

Crews are working on a Dubuque County project connecting Little Maquoketa River Mounds State Preserve to a finished trail along West John Deere Road north of Dubuque.