Carol Elaine Ulvestad, 91, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2025, at Bishop Drumm in Johnston, Iowa. Carol was born on July 25, 1934, to Clifford and Eleanor Ulvestad in Fillmore, MN.  The family moved to Maquoketa, Iowa, where Carol spent most of her youth. After high school, Carol went on to pursue a degree…
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Scott Svend Hendron, age 61, of Dubuque, passed away peacefully at his home after a long illness on August 4, 2025. To celebrate Scott’s life, private family services were held. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, Dubuque, is assisting Scott’s family. Scott was born…
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Janet A. Genz, 64, of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025, at home surrounded by her family in Dubuque. Friends and family may visit on Thursday, August 14, 2025 from 4 to 6 pm at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road. A Funeral Service will be held at 6 at…
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Margaret E. “Marge” Klinkner 89, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on Wednesday, August 6th, 2025, surrounded by her family. A private service for Marge was held at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road, followed by interment at Mount Calvary Cemetery. For online condolences, please visit www.leonardfuneralhome.com. She was born October 9, 1935, in…
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Ruth F. Hickson, 91, of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at home surrounded by her family. Friends and family may visit from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at The Journey Assembly of God Church, 3939 Pennsylvania Ave. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00…
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Wayne Joseph Bauer, 90, of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away at Oak Park Place on August 6, 2025, surrounded by his family. Friends and family may visit from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at Leonard Funeral Home and Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Rd; with a wake service to begin at 6:00 p.m.…
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UnityPoint Health – Finley Hospital is pleased to announce the following additions to its board of directors: New Board members include: Poppy Conlon, Executive Vice President of Employee Engagement at Conlon Construction Ryan Burbach, Co-founder, CEO and Wealth Advisor at Friday Financial, Inc. For a full list of Finley Hospital board members, visit unitypoint.org/locations/unitypoint-health—finley-hospital/leadership—dubuque-region

On July 1, 2025, an officer of the Dubuque Police Department was involved in an officer-involved shooting while attempting to arrest a subject in Dubuque County, near Cascade. Law enforcement officers from other agencies were also involved. As is standard protocol for all officer-involved shootings, the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation conducted an investigation of…
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Scott was born April 5, 1963 in Urbandale, Iowa to Fred and Norma Clarke. Scott attended Urbandale High School and then went on to attend Des Moines Area Community College to earn an associate degree and printing certification.  He continued his education earning a BA in Political Science at Drake University. Scott worked in the…
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