Gerard E. “Gary” “Doc” Kruse, age 76, of Dubuque passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.  To celebrate Gerard’s life, family and friends may visit from 9:00 a.m. until the time of services at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, Dubuque. Entombment will be in the Mt.…
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Gerald D. “Jerry” Smith, age 59, of Dubuque, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at home.  In keeping with Jerry’s wishes, there will be a Celebration of his Life on September 6, 2026 from noon until 4:00 p.m. at the Shiras Memorial Pavilion in Eagle Point Park.  Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, Dubuque,…
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Sandra J. “Sandy” Beversdorf, 89 of Dubuque, IA passed away on August 20, 2026, at UnityPoint Health, Finley Hospital in Dubuque. Visitation will be on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Rd. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Dianne…
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Jane M. Munson, age 67, of Dickeyville, WI, completed her earthly journey on August 9, 2026, at home while surrounded by her loving family.  To honor Jane’s life, her Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at the Tri-State Community Church, 12937 Derby Grange Road in Dubuque with…
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Judith Ann Genz, age 83, of Dubuque, formerly of St. Mary’s Apartments, passed away at 8:25a.m. on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at Stonehill Care Center.  To celebrate Judy’s life, family and friends may visit from 4:00 p.m. until 5:30 p.m., on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, Dubuque.  At 5:30…
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Dubuque County has no confirmed measles cases at this time. However, several confirmed cases have been reported in neighboring counties, prompting Dubuque County Public Health to urge residents to check their MMR vaccination status and remain alert for symptoms of measles. What Residents Should Do Residents should: Check vaccination records. Two doses of MMR vaccine…
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Dubuque County relies on numerous boards and commissions for important work. In September, the Board of Supervisors will consider applications for expiring and vacant positions on several boards and commissions.   If you are interested in serving on a Dubuque County board or commission, please visit our website to complete an online application or download…
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The Federal Aviation Administration just hit a major hiring milestone, and their new recruits did not come from aviation school. In April, the Department of Transportation launched a campaign aimed squarely at video gamers, targeting platforms like Fortnite and Roblox to find candidates for one of the most high pressure jobs in the country. The…
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The Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transportation Study (DMATS) invites area residents to review and comment on the draft 2055 Long Range Transportation Plan, available by CLICKING HERE As the designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the region, DMATS is required by federal law to update its Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) every five years. The new…
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Inc. revealed (08/11/26) that Eagle Point Solar, a leader in solar energy solutions covering Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin, ranks No. 4924 on the 2026 Inc. 5000, its annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The prestigious ranking provides a data-driven snapshot of the most successful companies within the economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent,…
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