James P. Besler, 68, of Farley, Iowa, passed away Sunday, June 8, 2025 at Hawkeye Care Center in Dubuque, Iowa. Visitation for Jim will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at the Reiff Funeral Home in Farley, Iowa. Visitation will also be held after 9 a.m. on Friday at…
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Thomas L. Bastis, age 77, of Dubuque, passed on June 3, 2025, at Harmony Cedar Rapids.  To celebrate Tom’s life, family and friends may visit from 10:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m., on Friday, June 13, 2025, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street.  Funeral services will be held immediately following visitation at 11:00 a.m., on…
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Jon Daniel Luckstead, Dubuque businessman, passed away peacefully at home on February 2, 2025. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, June 14, at 11 am at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Dubuque. Visitation will be from 10 am until the start of the service. Jon was born July 10, 1934, in Clinton County…
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The Multicultural Family Center (MFC) is proud to announce the appointment of Karla Escobar as its new assistant director. Escobar assumed her new role on May 5, 2025, succeeding Sarah Peterson, who recently accepted a new opportunity. Escobar brings over 15 years of dedicated service to community upliftment and empowerment. Her extensive background includes roles…
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The City of Dubuque held a project kick-off for the Dubuque Gate and Pump Station Flood Mitigation Project at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 27, at the Eagles Watch Audubon Overlook at the 16th St. Detention Basin. The public was invited to attend to learn more about the project. The project is a phase of…
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There are a few team members in the Finley Hospital Environmental Services department who never take a day off, never get sick, and don’t even take breaks for lunch or to use the restroom. First there was Kenny, then Abby, then Oscar, R2D2 and now Fin – they’re all LightStrike UV light devices used to…
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Dubuque has once again been named one of the best cities for recent college graduates. Dubuque is ranked #16 overall in the new rankings, compiled by human resources software company Checkr. Among “small” cities with populations of 200,000 residents or fewer, Dubuque ranked tenth. The ratings are based on several key factors related to employment,…
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Steve J. Schute, 80, of Farley, Iowa, A devoted educator, beloved family member, and steward of the land, passed away peacefully leaving behind a legacy of service. Visitation for Steve will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at the Reiff Funeral Home in Farley, Iowa. Visitation will also be…
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Jon C. Obe, age 74, of Dubuque, IA, completed his earthly journey on June 5, 2025, at Stonehill Care Center while surrounded by his loving family.  Per Jon’s request, there will be no public services held.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Jon’s family. Jon was born on November 6, 1951, in Story City,…
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Harriet Ann Stork, age 92, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. A visitation will be held at Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home on Wednesday, June 11th from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m., followed by a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Dianne Grace officiating. Burial will be in Asbury Cemetery. Born on November 2,…
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