The UnityPoint Health – Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) has received the USDA WIC Breastfeeding Award of Excellence Gold Award from the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), recognizing the VNA’s exceptional commitment to supporting breastfeeding families through its WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Program.   The award recognizes WIC agencies that demonstrate excellence in…
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The Dubuque American Legion Auxiliary Unit 6, American Legion Post 6, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 508, Disabled American Veterans Unit #6, Dubuque Marine Corps League, Tristate Women Warriors, and Tristate Vietnam Veterans Association announce THE 2026 TRISTATE MILITARY BALL. The event will be held at Culbies Event Center, 90 Sinsinawa Ave., East Dubuque, Illinois…
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The Dubuque Fire Department will mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks with open houses at all department fire stations. The public is invited to join the department at any or all of its six fire stations between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 11. Firefighters will be on hand…
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The City of Dubuque is reminding campaigns and residents of the regulations governing the placement of political signs as election season approaches. The City’s Unified Development Code (UDC) regulates all exterior signage on property, including political signage, within the community. In accordance with the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, the City of Dubuque…
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The Dubuque City Council completed its annual goal-setting sessions on Thursday evening, Aug. 27. Over the course of three evening sessions, city council members revised the 15-year vision statement, affirmed the mission statement, and identified five-year goals for the city. They also identified top and high priorities for a 2026-2027 policy agenda as well as…
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The Dubuque County Elections Office has been notified that construction will be taking place in the parking lot at Comiskey Park. Due to the construction, the location will no longer be available as a vote center for the Dubuque Community School District Special Election on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. To ensure voters have accessible and…
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Dubuque County has no confirmed measles cases at this time. However, several cases have been confirmed in neighboring counties, prompting Dubuque County Public Health to urge residents to check their MMR vaccination status and remain alert for symptoms. What Residents Should Do Check vaccination records. Two doses of MMR vaccine provide strong protection against measles.…
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Dubuque County has no confirmed measles cases at this time. However, several confirmed cases have been reported in neighboring counties, prompting Dubuque County Public Health to urge residents to check their MMR vaccination status and remain alert for symptoms of measles. What Residents Should Do Residents should: Check vaccination records. Two doses of MMR vaccine…
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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…
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