Dale C. Ernst

Dale C. Ernst, 75, of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, August 26th, 2025. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, August 29th, 2025 at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road, with a funeral service and military honors to be held at 7:00 p.m. Dale was born May 21,…
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Clifford P. Green

Clifford P. “Cliff” Green, age 70, of Dubuque, IA, passed away on August 24, 2025, at Luther Manor Grand Meadows while surrounded by his loving family.  To honor Clifford’s life, a private graveside family service will be held at the Asbury Cemetery.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Clifford’s family. Clifford was born on…
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David D. Schmid

David D. Schmid, 74, of Galena, IL, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City, IA. A private family service will be held at a later date. The Furlong Funeral Chapel in Galena is assisting the family. He was born on May 25, 1951, in Dubuque, IA,…
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James J. Appel

James Jay Appel, 81, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully at home in East Dubuque, Illinois, on Monday, August 25th, surrounded by his devoted family and his wife of 59 years, Gini. Jim was born in Dubuque, IA, the son of Robert and Elsie (Rapp) Appel on December 27, 1943. A…
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Karen M. Wienen

Karen M. (Wubben) Wienen, 60, of Scales Mound, IL, and formerly of Menominee, IL, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at home surrounded by her family. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. on Friday, August 29, 2025 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Scales Mound, with Fr. Robert Chinnappan officiating.  Burial will…
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 Candidate Filing for November 4, 2025 City/School Elections 

Individuals wanting to run for office in the November 4, 2025 City/School Election may file their papers starting, Monday, August 25. The deadline for filing is 5:00 pm, Thursday, September 18. School board candidates and community college trustees must file nomination papers with the school board or community college board secretary respectively. City candidates must…
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EARLY DEADLINE

The Dubuque Advertiser will have an early deadline due to the Labor Day holiday. Please have all ads into us on Thursday, August 28th for the September 3rd issue. We will take ads on Friday morning, August 29th if space is available. Thanks and have a great Labor Day weekend!

Labor Day, No Transit Services

The Jule’s Fixed Route and Paratransit (minibus) services will not operate on Monday, September 1st, in observance of Labor Day. Service will resume on Tuesday, September 2nd. Have a great holiday!

 Election Advisory 

Tuesday, August 26th is the first day Dubuque County voters can submit a request to receive an absentee ballot for the upcoming November 4th City/School Election. The request form can be obtained at the Dubuque County website, elections.dubuquecountyiowa.gov Voters can complete the online form, print, sign and date the form and mail it to the…
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Dubuque Fire Department to Begin Accepting Applications Year-Round

The Dubuque Fire Department will begin accepting applications for employment year-round, effective September 10, 2025. Previously, the department had a singular annual application and recruitment period, usually in late summer or early autumn. “By moving to a continuous application process, candidates will be able to submit their application as soon as they meet the qualifications…
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