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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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!

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!

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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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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UnityPoint Health – Finley Hospital has been designated as an Intracept Procedure Center of Excellence by Boston Scientific. Dr. Timothy Miller, of the Finley Hospital Pain Clinic, specializes in the procedure and is the only physician in eastern Iowa to earn this honor. The Intracept procedure is a minimally invasive, same-day treatment designed to alleviate…
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According to North American Van Lines’ 2025 affordability study, Iowa is currently ranked the sixth-cheapest state to live in. Iowa offers a low cost of living and has an ever-growing job market with opportunities in manufacturing, healthcare, and agriculture. The low prices for current residents and newcomers are causing fluctuations in property value and increasing…
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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 the…
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The UnityPoint Health – Visiting Nurse Association is the recipient of a grant to provide free prenatal multivitamins to women with limited access. Women who are currently pregnant, postpartum, breastfeeding, or otherwise capable of pregnancy and have limited access to prenatal vitamins can stop by the VNA, 660 Iowa St, and receive a free bottle…
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Total enplanements at the Dubuque Regional Airport for the second quarter of 2025 increased 35% from the first quarter. The combined total of second quarter enplanements for Denver Air Connection daily flights and Sun Country Airlines charter flights was 2,175, compared to 1,606 for the first quarter. Enplanements for Denver Air Connection’s daily flights to…
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