Category Archives: Local News
All Ridglan beagles to leave facility by August
Embattled beagle breeder and research facility Ridglan Farms will soon shut down after transferring its remaining dogs, the Center for a Humane Economy said Monday. Big Dog Ranch Rescue negotiated the...
Jun 16, 2026 FotoJagodka / Depositphotos.com
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds issued disaster proclamation following storms
On Friday Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for 11 Counties including Iowa in response to continuing severe weather that started on June 5. Governor Reynolds' proclamation allo...
Jun 16, 2026
Montfort man injured in weekend motorcycle accident
A motorcyclist was transported by medflight for life threatening injuries following a crash in Wingville Township late Saturday morning. The Grant County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call that a pe...
Jun 16, 2026
Dubuque providing free tree limb collection
Beginning Thursday, the City of Dubuque will provide free collection of tree limbs and branches that were downed as a result of the storms that impacted the city on Wednesday. The final day for this n...
Jun 12, 2026
Asbury providing free tree limb collection following storm
The city of Asbury will provide free collection of tree limbs and branches resulting from the severe storms that swept through the community Wednesday. Collection will occur on residents' regularly sc...
Jun 12, 2026 popofatticus / CC
1 dead following Lafayette County crash
One person is dead following a rollover crash in Lafayette County. Shortly before 5 Pm on Thursday emergency personnel were dispatched to the 1400 block of Highway 23 in Willow springs for a one vehic...
Jun 12, 2026
Dubuque semi fire spreads to dumpster, causes fluid spill near Simmons Pet Food
A semi fire in Dubuque spread to a business' dumpster and resulted in a fluid spill. Dubuque fire crews responded to the fire near Simmons Pet Food Monday afternoon. Crews were able to suppress the fi...
Jun 9, 2026 brett jordan / CC
Platteville Pool ribbon cutting rescheduled
The City of Platteville has announced a rescheduled date for the new pool's ribbon cutting and grand opening. Due to an unexpected delay in the arrival of two key pool filters, the Pool Ribbon Cutting...
Jun 9, 2026
Gov. Reynolds signs executive order establishing Office of Outdoor Recreation
Gov. Kim Reynolds signed an executive order Monday that will establish an Office of Outdoor Recreation for Iowa. Reynolds signed the order at an event near Indianola. The office will serve as an exten...
Jun 9, 2026
Rob Sand announces running mate in Iowa Governor's race
Iowa's Democratic candidate for governor announced the selection of a running mate. Rob Sand announced that Dave Muhlbauer will join the ticket as candidate for lieutenant governor. A press release st...
Jun 9, 2026 GotCredit / CC
