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Balloon Stunt Man Thrills Crowds at the 71st Dubuque County Fair
Dubuque, IA – The 71st Annual Dubuque County Fair has been a hub of excitement, but one act has truly taken the spotlight: the daring Balloon Stunt Man. Known for his incredible feats and captivating performances, the Balloon Stunt Man left audiences in awe as he performed his signature act of getting inside a giant balloon.
Man Arrested For Displaying A Dangerous Weapon
July 24, 2024 Michael Anthony Perdue, a 53-year-old male, was arrested for allegedly pointing an airsoft gun at someone in a vehicle in Dubuque, IA on July 22, 2024 at 4:50 PM. He faces charges of Assault While Displaying A Dangerous Weapon and Interference With Official Acts, but no injuries or damages were reported.
Loras College Names New President
Loras College has announced who the next president of the school will be. Mike Doyle of Asbury, who graduated from Loras and previously served as the college’s vice president for advancement and treasurer, will assume the position on June 1, 2025. Doyle will succeed Jim Collins who earlier this...
Anamosa teacher arrested for sending inappropriate messages to former student
ANAMOSA, Iowa — A middle school gym teacher for the Anamosa Community School District has been charged with sexual exploitation of a minor for conversations he had with a 15-year-old former student ten years ago. Court records say that now 50-year-old Wayne Lasack reached out to the teen in...
Man jailed for credit card fraud in Cerro Gordo County
MASON CITY, Iowa – A man has been arrested for credit card fraud in North Iowa. Ethan Brian Woods, 24, was picked up on an outstanding warrant in Linn County and transported to the Cerro Gordo County Jail, where he is being held on $10,000 bond. Woods is charged...
Art on the River: 'Culture & Conversation' art exhibit opens in Dubuque August 9
DUBUQUE, Iowa — The City of Dubuque is inviting the public to attend the opening reception of their 2024-25 Art on the River temporary public art exhibit. This year's theme exhibition theme is “Culture & Conversation,” and features 11 works selected that speak to the artists’ ability to enlighten, educate, and affect communities and culture.
Dubuque Verizon Wireless Store giving away free backpacks to ease back-to-school burden
DUBUQUE, Iowa — A Dubuque Verizon Wireless Stores is giving Away $3 million dollars worth of free backpacks in the hopes to ease the financial burden of back-to-school season. The 12th Annual “School Rocks Backpack Giveaway” will be held on July 28th at 2599 NW Arterial and starts at...
Special-Needs Kitty Trooper is Dubuque Regional Humane Society’s Pet of the Week
Each week, the Dubuque Regional Humane Society is highlighting a "Pet of the Week." The Pet of the Week is available to be adopted via the Humane Society. "Pet of the Week" is brought to you by Finnin Kia, a trusted Kia dealer in Dubuque, IA. This week, the Dubuque Regional Humane Society is highlighting another amazing four-legged friend:
Give Blood in Dubuque and Receive a Free Movie Ticket
Here's your chance to do a great thing for someone else and see one of the most enjoyable blockbusters of the year for free!. In celebration of the release of Twisters, the long-awaited follow-up to the disaster classic Twister from 1996, the American Red Cross is incentivizing you with a free movie ticket with a blood donation.
Lisa Bluder Herky Statue Unveiled in Iowa City [VIDEO]
Former Iowa women's basketball coach Lisa Bluder left a huge imprint on the women's basketball program and the University of Iowa. Tuesday, Bluder was honored as the latest incarnation of Herky in Iowa's Herky on Parade project. Bluder surprised many when she announced her retirement back in May. She had...
Dubuque Foundation Has Awarded Over $500K in Grants to Local Cancer Patients & Families
The Avery Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by cancer in the Tri-State area, has announced a significant milestone: awarding over $500,000 in grants since its inception. This achievement underscores the foundation's unwavering commitment to alleviating the financial burdens faced by those battling cancer in our local area.
Fans Defending Caitlin Clark Amid Iowa Teammate, Close Friend Jada Gyamfi's Controversial Live Stream
Social media is buzzing right now after active Iowa Hawkeyes player (and close friend of Caitlin Clark) Jada Gyamfi posted a live stream that included multiple insensitive "jokes" at the expense of Angel Reese and Brittney Griner. The "jokes" were made by two men off-screen (one of which is ...
Davenport man uses car decals to find kidney donor
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Derrick Bell is a Davenport man that’s currently dealing with kidney failure and is in search of a donor. For the last seven years, Bell has tried everything to find a kidney that would save his life even plastering cars with his story decal, hoping they bring him a lifeline.
University of Iowa Athletics expects to break revenue records in upcoming year
The University of Iowa is expecting another record-breaking year for its athletics department while Iowa State University Athletics is working to handle changes to expected revenues as a result of collegiate athletic conferences shifting, university budget documents show. With revenues slated to increase in football, women’s basketball, wrestling and volleyball, among other areas, the UI […] The post University of Iowa Athletics expects to break revenue records in upcoming year appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
Kate Martin's Emotional Message For Iowa Hawkeyes Is Going Viral
Kate Martin's rookie campaign with the Las Vegas Aces hit a major roadblock after the 6-foot guard suffered a nasty leg injury during their July 16 matchup against Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky. Thankfully, reports have indicated that Martin should be able to return to action this season after ...
Shelter gives hope: King’s Harvest, Davenport, rescues starving dog
A starved dog in critical condition Tuesday has begun to walk and wag his tail thanks to the care at King’s Harvest Pet Rescue, Davenport. On Tuesday, someone brought the dog, wrapped in a sheet, in to the shelter, where staff discovered the dog was severely malnourished, had injuries on his back – likely from being kept in a crate a long time, staff told Our Quad Cities News – and could barely walk or lift his head.
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