Fernando Garcia-Franceschini
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Dubuque, IA, United States
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City of Dubuque appoints new fire chief
Dubuque city council members have appointed Amy Scheller as the city’s first female fire chief. → Read More
Dubuque Community School District names principal for new permanent online school
The Dubuque Community School District has named a principal for the district’s new online school. → Read More
Fire destroys popular bar and restaurant in Clayton County
A popular bar and restaurant in Clayton County has burned down following a fire Tuesday night. → Read More
Staffing shortages will force Dubuque city officials to only open one public pool for the summer
Dubuque city officials have announced only Flora Pool will open this summer due to staffing shortages. → Read More
Five Flags commission recommends public referendum for $89.7 million expansion project
A commission is recommending Dubuque hold a referendum next year for voters to decide whether they want to pay to build a new Five Flags Center. → Read More
Dubuque food bank, church to host food distribution event as need for food assistance increases
A church and a food bank in Dubuque are partnering to host a food distribution event on Saturday. → Read More
Dubuque community gathers for final goodbye to former police chief Mark Dalsing
Family, friends, city officials, community leaders, and neighbors gathered at the Church of the Nativity Thursday morning for former Dubuque police chief Mark Dalsing’s funeral mass. → Read More
Galena bed and breakfast attracts tourists for 4/20 celebration
A bed and breakfast in Galena is bringing tourists in from across the tri-state area to celebrate 4-20. → Read More
Low COVID-19 transmission levels guided decision to roll back some mask requirements at UnityPoint
Low COVID-19 transmission rates drove UnityPoint hospitals in eastern Iowa to alter their indoor mask mandates. → Read More
Dubuque police chief talks impact and legacy of late chief Dalsing
The Dubuque Police Department is honoring the impact and legacy of late police chief Mark Dalsing. → Read More
Iowa Greyhound Park to open for final season on Saturday
This weekend will mark the start of the final season for the Iowa Greyhound Park in Dubuque. → Read More
Dubuque Police Department taking steps to address police officer shortage amid declining applications
The Dubuque Police Department is taking steps to try to attract more people into a career in law enforcement at the department. → Read More
Peosta neighbors voice concerns over quarry rezoning request
Neighbors in the Cox Springs Road area in Peosta are concerned for the impact blasting and heavy truck traffic at a nearby quarry could have on their homes and the environment. → Read More
Dubuque school district creates suicide prevention coalition to address students’ brain health needs
The Dubuque Community School District has put together a suicide prevention coalition with the goal of examining the district’s current policies when it comes to students dealing with depression and suicidal thoughts. → Read More
HACAP reports increase in heating bill assistance as moratorium ends
HACAP officials say they are seeing an increase in need for assistance when it comes to paying their heating bills. → Read More
Western Dubuque Community School District names new superintendent
The Western Dubuque Community School District will have a new superintendent next school year. → Read More
ACLU of Iowa requests four cities, including Dubuque, repeal their “unconstitutional” panhandling ordinances
The ACLU of Iowa has sent letters to four cities stating that their panhandling ordinances violate free speech and must be repealed. → Read More
Dubuque school officials detail plan for students, staff after potential Fulton Elementary closing
Dubuque schools superintendent presented a plan Monday detailing what would happen with students and staff if an elementary school closes. → Read More
Dubuque hair salon hosting Cut-A-Thon fundraiser to help Ukraine family
A Dubuque hair salon is hosting a fundraising event tomorrow to help out a local women with close ties to Ukraine. → Read More
Dubuque church gathers community to pray for Ukraine
People gathered at Saint Peter's Lutheran Church in Dubuque today to pray for those affected by the war in Ukraine. → Read More