For Michelle Lange of East Dubuque, Illinois, Mother’s Day carries a meaning deeper than most. A two-time breast cancer survivor, Michelle has spent more than 20 years racing dragon boats on the Mississippi River alongside fellow survivors—finding strength in the rhythm of the water and the community built through survivorship. That journey comes full circle.…
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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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The Field of Dreams Movie Site will officially open its newly constructed professional ballpark with the inaugural “If You Build It” High School Series, a six-date showcase celebrating area high school baseball and the next generation of players stepping onto one of baseball’s most iconic stages. The Field of Dreams Movie Site is proud to…
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The City of Dubuque resumed its regular weekly curbside collection of organics, commonly known as yard debris and food scraps, on Monday, April 6, 2026. Organics will be collected on customers’ regular curbside collection days with no appointment required. Organics collection options include: 35-gallon rigid solid waste containers with either a yellow single-use yard debris…
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As spring arrives and pollen counts rise, many people begin experiencing seasonal allergy symptoms. Adrian Letz, MD, an Allergy and Immunology physician at UnityPoint Clinic Multi-Specialty – Dubuque, says tree pollen is one of the most common triggers during the spring months. From March through May, pollen from trees such as birch, maple and oak…
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The Dubuque Fire Department has launched a program to install automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in several Dubuque parks. An AED is a portable, life-saving device used to treat sudden cardiac arrest by analyzing the heart’s rhythm and, if necessary, delivers an electric shock to restore normal function. An analysis from the National Institutes of Health…
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Hospice of Dubuque is proud to announce that it has once again earned a 5-star rating from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) as part of Medicare’s Hospice Care Compare program. With the recent star rating update on February 18, 2026, Hospice of Dubuque continues its long-standing tradition of excellence, having maintained a 5-star…
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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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