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Obituaries for Wednesday, June 18, 2025 Joint Finance Committee strikes down Department of Corrections overhaul Two people cited following crash involving cattle in the road One injured in Grant County rollover crash Two arrested following Mineral Point disturbance Speed limit changes in Potosi Jo Daviess County authorities will participate in national traffic enforcement initiatives during holiday ESPN's SportsCenter to visit Field of Dreams during nationwide summer tour Virtual town hall discusses future of Dubuque's air service Prairie du Chien sex offender arrested after luring a child into a van Wisconsin Supreme Court strikes down GOP law weakening attorney general's power Arena man arrested following domestic disturbance Platteville Excellence in Education awards over $9,000 in grants for projects in Platteville Schools Galena, Jo Daviess County officials to investigate potential new road Stonehill Communities earns 2025 Bronze National Quality Award Many lawmakers named in writings of suspected Minnesota shooter, including Baldwin and Pocan Iowa County 911 call numbers for June 8-14 Dubuque man sentenced for fleeing from officers Public welcome to submit names for new Dubuque park Vos requests more security following Minnesota shooter

The Great Galena Balloon Race Is This Weekend

By Syndicated Content Jun 20, 2024 | 1:09 PM

Hot air balloons will be hovering around Jo Daviess County this weekend. The Great Galena Balloon Race will take place beginning Friday and continue through Sunday at Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa in the Galena Territory. Balloon races are scheduled for 6 p.m. Friday and 5 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, weather permitting. The event also includes balloon rides, live music and a classic car show at 6 p.m. Saturday. Admission is $5. The event raises funds for Camp Hertko Hollow, a camp for kids with diabetes, and Juvenile Diabetes Research.