Karen E. Freese

Karen E. (Peters) Freese, 84, of Menominee, IL, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026, at Stonehill Health Center in Dubuque, IA. Family and friends may call from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Monday, April 6, 2026, at the Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque, IL, where the parish and St. Ann’s Society rosary will…
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Candace F. Hirsch

Candace F. “Candy” Hirsch, 81, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on March 31, 2026 at Ennoble Nursing and Rehab. Private burial will be at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Rd is assisting the family. Candy was born on February 28, 1945 in Dubuque, Iowa the daughter of Agnes Woellert. She…
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Denise M. Kennedy

Denise Marie “Dee” Kennedy, 68, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on March 29, 2026, at home in Dubuque, Iowa. Visitation for family and friends will be from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Friday, April 3, 2026, at Leonard Funeral and Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Rd, Dubuque, with a Wake Service starting at 1:00…
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Patricia A. Maze

Patricia A. “Pat” Maze, 87, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026, at home. Patricia Ann Nickell was born July 12, 1938, to Glen and Ethel (Hanson) Nickell in Eagle Grove, Iowa.  She was active in band and vocal music, drama, business clubs, editor of the Eaglet, a member of the National…
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Applications Open for the 47th Annual DBQFest Arts Festival, Aug. 8–9

Applications are now open for artists, performers, food vendors, community organizations, and activity leaders interested in participating in the 47th annual DBQFest, taking place Saturday, August 8 and Sunday, August 9, 2026, in Washington Park in downtown Dubuque. Produced by the Dubuque County Fine Arts Society, DBQFest is Iowa’s longest-running art fair and festival, celebrating…
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SAY “HELLO” TO OUR NEXT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Following a nationwide call for applicants, the Colts Youth Organization found its next executive director in its own backyard. Vicki MacFarlane, currently director of youth programs, will take over as the fourth executive director in the organization’s 63-year history. ​​​​“Vicki brings deep experience, a strong track record within our organization, and a clear commitment to…
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UnityPoint at Home Named a ‘Best Home Health Agency’ for 2026 by U.S. News & World Report

UnityPoint at Home has been named a Best Home Health agency for 2026by U.S. News & World Report. This recognition comes as part of U.S. News’ first-ever ranking of home health providers, identifying the top-performing agencies in the United States. Four UnityPoint at Home agencies in Iowa (Dubuque, Fort Dodge, Storm Lake and Waterloo) earned…
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Jerre A. Fey

Jerre “Jer” A. Fey, 77, of Maquoketa, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at home. Jerre Alan Fey was born on January 27, 1949, in Clinton, Iowa, to Lloyd and Camilla (Wagner) Fey.  He was a 1967 graduate of Delwood High School.  Following graduation, he served his country in the United States Marine Corps…
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Lorna I. Swehla

Lorna Irene (Sisbach Calhoun) Swehla, 87, of Bellevue, Iowa, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2026, at Mill Valley Care Center, surrounded by her loving family, just hours before her 88th birthday.  She was born March 28, 1938, in Readstown, Wisconsin, to Lawrence Sisbach and Ione (Gorrell). Lorna grew up in Viroqua, where she developed…
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Randy L. Reed

Randy L. Reed, 69, of Preston, Iowa, passed away on Sunday morning, March 22, 2026, at home. At Peace Cremation Services have been provided by Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa.

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