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Well-known toy store brand coming to Dubuque’s Kennedy Mall
A well-known toy store brand is set to open at Kennedy Mall in Dubuque, bringing a new retailer to the shopping centre. The announcement signals an addition to the mall’s store lineup.
Hillcrest Family Services plans event to provide warm clothing, resources
Hillcrest Family Services plans to hold an event offering warm clothing and other resources to people in the community. The gathering is intended to connect attendees with practical support as colder weather arrives…
How did data centers impact Dubuque County supervisor race?
Data centers were a factor in the Dubuque County supervisor race, raising questions about how the facilities influenced voters and the campaign. The contest focused attention on the local impact of data-center…
Trump’s visit to Dubuque cost city, county taxpayers more than $60,000
President Donald Trump’s Nov. 1 visit to Dubuque cost the city and county more than $60,000, officials said. The city estimated expenses above $51,000 for staff and services, including police, fire, public works…
American Cancer Society's new Discovery Shop opens in Dubuque
The American Cancer Society opened a new Discovery Shop at 2600 Dodge St. in Dubuque on Thursday, Nov. 12. Mayor Brad Cavanagh joined shop manager James Mueller and donors for a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The expanded…
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UPDATED: Well-known toy store brand coming to Dubuque’s Kennedy Mall
The well-known toy store brand Toys “R” Us is returning to Dubuque, Iowa, with a new retail location at the Kennedy Mall. The store is scheduled to open this weekend, occupying a 5,500-square-foot space situated across…
Tuesday fire caused $30,000 in damage to Dubuque apartment building
A kitchen fire caused an estimated $30,000 in damage at a multi-unit apartment building on Iowa Street in Dubuque on Tuesday afternoon. Firefighters contained the blaze to one apartment’s kitchen and helped evacuate…
Tuesday fire caused $30,000 iin damage to Dubuque apartment building
A kitchen fire caused an estimated $30,000 in damage to a multi-unit apartment building on Iowa Street in Dubuque on Tuesday afternoon. Firefighters contained the blaze to the kitchen, and no one was injured. Six…
Dubuque County workshop to focus on creating Yule logs
Dubuque County Conservation will host a Yule log workshop from 10 a.m. to noon on Dec. 5 at the EB Lyons Interpretive Center. Participants will learn about the holiday tradition and make a log to take home. The free…
UD to host community forum focused on data centers
The University of Dubuque will hold a community forum and panel discussion on data center development from an interdisciplinary perspective. The event is scheduled for Nov. 17, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the Peter and…
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More than the Score: DASH trio participates in World trials
Three athletes from DASH participated in World trials, representing the local program in the competition. The Telegraph Herald’s “More than the Score” feature highlights their participation and the team’s involvement in…
Multiple people displaced following Dubuque apartment fire
An apartment fire on Iowa Street in Dubuque displaced six residents Tuesday afternoon, after flames broke out in a kitchen at a multi-unit building. Firefighters evacuated two adults, a child and three pets from a…
‘It just sucks’: Dubuque mother says child will attend 6 schools in 8 years under realignment plan
Dubuque’s school board approved a realignment plan that includes closing Jefferson and Washington middle schools. Starting in fall 2028, Dubuque Senior High will serve grades 10–12, Hempstead High will house grades 8–9…
Dubuque apartment fire displaces 6; no injuries reported
A fire broke out at a three-story apartment building on 1614 Iowa St. in Dubuque on Tuesday afternoon. Firefighters were dispatched to the scene shortly before 3:30 p.m. to address the blaze. While the incident resulted…
Organizers seek volunteers for cleanup event at Dubuque park
Organizers are seeking volunteers for a cleanup event at a park in Dubuque, Iowa. The event will bring participants together to help clean and care for the park.
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University of Dubuque hosting data center forum
The University of Dubuque will host a public forum on data center development from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, at the Peter and Susan Smith Welcome Center. The event will feature student research presentations…
Local students win statewide online safety poster contest
Resurrection Elementary School students Marley McLaughlin of Asbury and Reese Kass of Dubuque were named among six winners of Iowa Communications Network’s 2026 Be Cyber Safe! Poster Contest. The statewide competition…
Dubuque ceremony recognizes veterans, longtime local supporter
A ceremony in Dubuque recognized local veterans and a longtime community supporter. The event honored their service and contributions, bringing community members together to mark the occasion. The brief report…
Dubuque County nature preserve to host annual 3-day gnome hunt
The Friends of Dubuque County Conservation Board will hold its annual gnome hunt Nov. 27-29 at Swiss Valley Nature Preserve and Nature Center. The free event runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with participants searching for…
Dubuque board votes to move to one high school, while other metro areas face challenges
Dubuque’s school board voted to make Dubuque Senior the city’s only public high school beginning in the 2028–29 school year. Hempstead will stop operating as a high school but will continue serving eighth- and…
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Clarke to launch service-learning program
Clarke University in Dubuque plans to launch the Bonner Leaders Initiative next fall, allowing students to earn money for completing service hours with local community organizations. The first cohort will be part of a…
Social-service agency hosts Dubuque open house
Hawkeye Area Community Action Program will host an open house at its new outreach office in Dubuque on Thursday, Nov. 12, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. The office is at 1301 Central Avenue. Visitors can meet agency staff and…
Police: Motorist reverses vehicle into patrol vehicle in Dubuque
Dubuque police arrested 24-year-old Elijah J. Boyd after an alleged assault and a series of events that included his vehicle reversing into a patrol car. Police say Boyd threw a bottle at a woman during a disturbance at…
Grant to help city of Dubuque install technology to detect incoming trains
Dubuque has received a $3.4 million federal grant to expand its SMART safe corridor system, which alerts buses and emergency responders to approaching trains. The technology is intended to help vehicles avoid delays at…
Prep football: Western Dubuque ready for rematch with rival Xavier
Western Dubuque is preparing to face rival Xavier in a high school football rematch. The teams are set to meet again after their earlier matchup, with the latest game drawing local attention as the prep season…
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College notebook: UD hockey makes national polls for first time in program history
The University of Dubuque men’s hockey team has entered the national NCAA Division III rankings for the first time in the program’s four-year history. The Spartans, off to a 4-0 start, were ranked No. 12 by the U.S…
NEW VIDEO: Reactions varied after Dubuque school board OKs realignment, closure plans
The Dubuque Community School District board voted Monday to advance a school realignment plan that includes closures, with only one member opposing it. The decision followed more than 50 parents and students speaking…
Theisen’s awards $430,000 to local organizations
Dubuque-based retailer Theisen’s recently awarded $430,000 in grants to 206 nonprofit organizations across 26 communities where it operates stores. The funding supports local groups in the communities served by the…
University of Dubuque to host data center forum on Nov. 17
The University of Dubuque will host a free public forum on data center development Tuesday, Nov. 17, as debate over the facilities continues across Eastern Iowa. The event will include student research presentations and…