The DRA announced the recipients of its 2026 Core Grant Program, awarding $1,261,154.50 to 64 nonprofit and governmental organizations across Iowa, Wisconsin and Illinois. This year’s Core Grant program attracted 152 applications requesting more than $7.59 million, making it one of the most competitive grant cycles in the DRA’s history. Following a comprehensive review process,…
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The City of Dubuque recently launched a universal application for all its financial support programs, streamlining the process for residents seeking assistance. The new Financial Assistance Programs Eligibility Form allows residents to complete a single application to be matched with any of the City assistance programs for which they qualify. Previously, residents were required to…
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Hillcrest Family Services will host a free community event on Saturday, September 12th, in recognition of National Recovery Month. The event will feature nationally recognized recovery advocate Brandon Novak, who will share his personal journey. Once known as a skateboarding prodigy and star of Jackass and Viva La Bam, Novak’s life became consumed by addiction.…
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The City of Dubuque is pleased to announce the use of a new online bidding system for the procurement of goods and services.  To receive bid notifications and to participate in future procurement opportunities, all vendors must register in the new system. Registration is free and allows you to: Receive email notifications when bid events…
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The City of Dubuque and the Dubuque Bike Coop will celebrate Bike Week with a series of events beginning Saturday, May 9, through Saturday, May 16. As part of the Bike Week celebration, the City is encouraging residents to ride a bicycle as a means of transportation or recreation. A total of eleven events are…
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Karla K. Reinhardt, born on May 25, 1963, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2026, in Dubuque, IA. She embraced life with an exuberant spirit, always ready to share a laugh and enjoy good times with friends and family. Her outgoing and fun-loving nature will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Karla is…
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Raymond Steichen of Dubuque passed away January 23rd, 2026, surrounded by loving family. Raymond was born in Dubuque on April 14, 1933, to Nicholas Steichen and Margaret (Kirkpatrick) Steichen. He was the fourth of ten children. He grew up fishing, hunting and gardening. He was an avid story teller and loved to talk about fishing,…
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Richard “Rich” Kaszuk, 80, of Galena, IL, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at his home. A private service was held. The Furlong Funeral Chapel in Galena is assisting the family. Rich served in the United States Army from 1968 to 1969, stationed in Long Bien, Vietnam, with the 402nd Transportation Company. He was honorably…
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Kelly Alissa (Bruse) Liddle, 53, of Dubuque passed away peacefully on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. She spent her final day on earth surrounded by loved ones and entered eternal rest with her husband at her side. Kelly was born to Steven Bruse and Susan (Knockle) Bruse on September 3, 1972, in Dubuque, Iowa. Kelly graduated…
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Kitten M. Clewley, age 50, of Potosi, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison.  To celebrate Kitten’s life a spring ride will be held at a later date.  Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street is assisting Kitten’s family. Kitten was born on May 31, 1975, in Colorado…
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