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Disaster proclamation issued for 5 counties following derecho, tornados
DES MOINES, Iowa — Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation on Tuesday for five counties after tornados and a derecho caused damage on Monday. The proclamation includes Des Moines, Dubuque, Mitchell, Polk, and Scott counties. The proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to help those affected by the severe weather recover. It also […]
Powerful thunderstorms bring winds of 100+ MPH to northeast Iowa
Severe storms moved across Iowa late Monday afternoon and early evening, bringing large hail, high winds and at least one tornado. The New Vienna/Luxemburg Fire Department reported a wind gust of 102 miles an hour, with several reports of damage to structures, trees and vehicles. Delaware County Emergency Management Coordinator...
Monday's severe storms leave Dubuque family in disbelief
DUBUQUE, Iowa (KWWL) -- Severe storms hit the state on Monday, county is left picking up the pieces. The Gansemer family in Dubuque are left with knocked down trees and totaled cars after Monday night's storm. Frank Gansemer said, "You could hear the wind howl and then we heard a...
City of Dubuque offers free collection of storm debris
DUBUQUE, Iowa (KCRG) - Starting Wednesday, the City of Dubuque is providing free collection of tree limbs and branches that were downed as part of Monday’s storms. City leaders said debris should be placed at the curb or alley line where people normally set out waste containers. Smaller branches...
Prohibition On Boating On The Mississippi Ends, But Caution is Urged
The U.S. Coast Guard has ended its prohibition on recreational boating on the Mississippi River near Dubuque, though boaters are still advised to take “extreme caution.” The Coast Guard previously implemented a prohibition on recreational boating between Guttenberg and Bellevue in response to rising river levels and reports of large debris being carried downstream. Per a recent announcement from the city of Dubuque, that prohibition has now ended as the river recedes, but recreational boating still is heavily discouraged around Dubuque until river levels return to normal. The Mississippi River is forecast to move below the ‘minor flood’ stage of 17 feet by early Saturday.
2024 Great Jones County Fair – Everything You Need to Know
The Great Jones County Fair will be taking over Monticello this week, and we could not be more excited! Here's everything you need to know ahead of the event:. The 2024 Great Jones County Fair will take place Wednesday, July 17th through Sunday, July 21st. "Sneak-a-Peek" Day is Tuesday, July 16th.
NWS: EF1 tornado confirmed in Grant County
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The National Weather Service in La Crosse confirmed that an EF1 tornado touched down in Kieler in Grant County on Monday night. The tornado was estimated to have been on the ground for 0.3 miles in the area of County Road H and County Road HHH. Wind speeds were estimated to be 90 miles per hour.
Dubuque Landfill Construction Completed: Schedule Your Stop Today
Hey Dubuque residents! Great news from our local Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency (DMASWA). The ongoing construction project at the landfill entrance is now completed, and services are returning to normal. What’s New at DMASWA?. Traffic Flow: With the completion of the entrance improvement project, traffic flow has...
The City of Dubuque announces Arts and Culture Grant recipients
Recently, the City of Dubuque approved awarding 250,000 dollars in operating grant funds to 17 different arts and culture organizations and funding 3,500 dollars for 9 building grants. This is to help create more sustainable and effective arts and culture organizations within their community. To qualify for the grant, the...
Iowa judge dismisses charges against former Port Charlotte priest
A judge dismissed sexual abuse charges brought against a suspended Port Charlotte priest. Dubuque County, Iowa court records indicate the counts against Rev. Leo P. Riley were dismissed Monday, following a motion for dismissal by his defense attorneys. The ruling was made by Judge Thomas Bitter. The Lakeland Gazette was...
Millville POW Among Veterans on Combat Vets Benefit Ride
The Combats Vets 39-3 Benefit Ride traveled through northeast Iowa on Saturday. The ride started and ended in Elkport, with stops in Manchester, Farley and Guttenberg. Between five to seven hundred motorcycles were estimated to be on the ride, all gathering at Manchester’s Riverbend Pub & Grill for the first stop as they dedicated the “Rock of Honor”. A smaller number of motorcycles had made the trip on Friday as part of the pre-ride, with a local veteran and POW showing his support.
Iowa Bus Driver Fighting for Improved Wages, Benefits
Dubuque Community School bus drivers in Iowa are heading into mediation between local Union 120 and district administrators, as they have yet to reach an agreement on a new three-year contract, reported KWWL News. According to the article, the union has twice rejected the district’s offer for the upcoming school...
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