January 26, 2026 – Today, State Representative Shannon Lundgren (R-Peosta) announced that she is suspending her campaign for Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District to focus on her ongoing work in the Iowa House of Representatives and to prepare for reelection to her current seat representing House District 65. “After careful consideration and discussion with my family, I have…
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You can make a difference in your community by planting a tree in your yard, local park or school. Trees improve the quality of the air we breathe and the water we drink. They beautify our streets and shade our children. Here are some great opportunities to get affordable trees to plant this spring: The…
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The Dubuque Regional Airport and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will host a TSA PreCheck® enrollment event at the Capt. Robert L. Martin Terminal, 10965 Aviation Drive, beginning Tuesday, Feb. 24, through Friday, Feb. 27. The event is in collaboration with authorized TSA PreCheck® enrollment provider IDEMIA. The TSA PreCheck Application Program is open to…
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting a series of town hall-style meetings where local staff will provide updates on recently completed hunting and trapping seasons, discuss possible changes to hunting and trapping rules and regulations, and address other topics as requested. “We want people to come out to these meetings, listen to…
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PrePremiermier Bank in Dubuque, Iowa is pleased to welcome Nate Breitsprecker as the newest member of its commercial banking team. Breitsprecker joined the bank on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, as a Commercial Banking Development Officer, supporting the bank’s continued commitment to local businesses and community growth. Breitsprecker holds an economics degree and more than 20…
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Loan/Scholarship Deadline: NOON on March 27, 2026MMCGalena.org/2026ScholarshipApp Five loan/scholarship programs are available through Midwest Medical Center to provide financial assistance to persons pursuing an education in a medical field at an accredited school of the student’s choice. These programs have been made available to area students by seven benefactors:          Clifford Stauss, C. Palmer and Eunice…
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Due to continued extreme cold weather conditions, daytime warming centers in Dubuque will remain available to the public through Monday, Jan. 26. The updated list of warming center locations and hours is as follows: Bunker Hill Golf Course Clubhouse, 2200 Bunker Hill Rd. Monday: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Carnegie-Stout Public Library, 360 W. 11th…
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UnityPoint Clinic Urology in Dubuque is pleased to announce a new collaboration with Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa P.C. (PCI). Effective this month, PCI Urologists Thomas Richardson, MD; Jonathan Rippentrop, MD; Steven Mindrup, MD; Gregory Janda, MD and Michael Moriarty, MD, will join UnityPoint Clinic advanced practice provider Grace Adam, PA-C, and begin caring for patients…
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The UnityPoint Health – Visiting Nurse Association is offering free car seat checks in Dubuque and Epworth. Certified car seat technicians from the VNA will be available by appointment to check car seat installation, make adjustments and answer questions on: Tuesday, Jan. 20, from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Epworth Fire Station, 91 Jacoby…
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January 19, the third Monday of the Month, is referred to as “Blue Monday” and is known to be the saddest day of the year. As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I see firsthand the emotional weight winter can bring. Still, it is important to note that mental health is far more complex than…
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