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In the News

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Recent coverage of Dubuque from local and regional media.

KCRGhomelessness and shelter capacity

Dubuque city leaders prioritize addressing homelessness as shelters reach capacity

Dubuque city leaders prioritize addressing homelessness as shelters reach capacity KCRG

Nov 3, 2026

The Des Moines Registerpublic art controversy

Diversity mural ordered uncovered before Trump Dubuque rally

Diversity mural ordered uncovered before Trump Dubuque rally The Des Moines Register

Nov 2, 2026

KWWLpublic art / mural controversy

Dubuque reverses president's campaign team's directive to cover 'Solidarity' mural

Dubuque reverses president's campaign team's directive to cover 'Solidarity' mural KWWL

Nov 2, 2026

KCRGprotest response policy

City of Dubuque explains use of garbage trucks to block protestors at Trump rally

City of Dubuque explains use of garbage trucks to block protestors at Trump rally KCRG

Nov 2, 2026

Google Newscouncil vote on property purchase

Dubuque City Council To Vote On Old Bank Building Purchase - KWWL

Dubuque City Council To Vote On Old Bank Building Purchase KWWL

Oct 19, 2026

Google Newscity property purchase

City approves $3.4 million plan to buy, move into former bank building - KCRG

City approves $3.4 million plan to buy, move into former bank building KCRG

Oct 19, 2026

KCRGproperty purchase for city offices

Dubuque to consider $1.82M purchase of former bank building for city offices

Dubuque to consider $1.82M purchase of former bank building for city offices KCRG

Oct 16, 2026

KCRGcity manager search

Dubuque pays $20K for city manager search as other Iowa cities’ hires draw scrutiny

Dubuque pays $20K for city manager search as other Iowa cities’ hires draw scrutiny KCRG

Oct 5, 2026

KCRGdata center moratorium

Dubuque City Council passes temporary moratorium on hyperscale data centers

Dubuque City Council passes temporary moratorium on hyperscale data centers KCRG

Sep 21, 2026

KCRGpublic pool replacement planning

City of Dubuque to consider replacements for Sutton Pool

City of Dubuque to consider replacements for Sutton Pool KCRG

Sep 21, 2026

Google Newscity council election

Local civic leader files run for Dubuque council - TelegraphHerald.com

Local civic leader files run for Dubuque council TelegraphHerald.com

Sep 18, 2026

KCRGpark improvement grant

City of Dubuque awarded $750K grant for Eagle Point Park improvements

City of Dubuque awarded $750K grant for Eagle Point Park improvements KCRG

Aug 25, 2026

Community Pulse

Homelessness and housing vouchers

Homelessness services at Opening Doors

Climate and ecological infrastructure framework

Solidarity Mural at Five Flags Center

General obligation bonds Series 2026A/2026B

Rental housing supply and landlord perspective

Homelessness and rent increases

Homelessness — treatment of belongings

Resilient Community Advisory Commission application

School district restructuring

Purchase of 1398 Central Avenue

Climate and regenerative agriculture

Text Amendment for Receiving Homes

Old Mill Road Rezoning Request

Central Avenue and White Street corridor

Housing and homelessness crisis response

Pedestrian safety along Highway 20 at Plaza 20

Aquatic Facilities / Population

ATV Ordinance

Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets

Vehicle damage claim appeal

Hyperscale data center moratorium

Housing incentive programs

Eagle Point Park / city culture

Parks maintenance / Five Flags / Grand River Center

RG Hospitality lease (public hearing)

Eagle Point Park / citywide maintenance

Brownfield cleanup / grant timing

Airport Commission application

Eagle Point Park / RG Hospitality lease

Appeal of claim — vehicle damage

Eagle Point Park

Downtown Master Plan Update

Eagle Point Park condition

Nevada Street one-way conversion

Data center work session publicity

NICC downtown expansion

Valeria Street rezone

Greenhouse project spending transparency

License plate reader policy / immigration enforcement

HACAP community services

Community stories and city projects

Kinseth Hospitality Development Agreement Second Amendment

Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission application

Data center development concerns

Board of Library Trustees application

Park and Recreation Advisory Commission application

Big A Auto conservation district removal

Community Gardens Text Amendment

ATV/UTV access on Asbury Road

In the News

Dubuque city leaders prioritize addressing homelessness as shelters reach capacity

Diversity mural ordered uncovered before Trump Dubuque rally

Dubuque reverses president's campaign team's directive to cover 'Solidarity' mural

City of Dubuque explains use of garbage trucks to block protestors at Trump rally

Dubuque City Council To Vote On Old Bank Building Purchase - KWWL

City approves $3.4 million plan to buy, move into former bank building - KCRG

Dubuque to consider $1.82M purchase of former bank building for city offices

Dubuque pays $20K for city manager search as other Iowa cities’ hires draw scrutiny

Dubuque City Council passes temporary moratorium on hyperscale data centers

City of Dubuque to consider replacements for Sutton Pool

Local civic leader files run for Dubuque council - TelegraphHerald.com

City of Dubuque awarded $750K grant for Eagle Point Park improvements