Category Archives: Local News

Ben Wikler will not run for governor
Former Wisconsin Democratic Party chair Ben Wikler announced Thursday that he will not run to be the state's next governor. There had been some speculation surrounding whether Wikler would enter the r...
Courtney Chaffee Oct 17, 2025

Preliminary injunction granted to prevent USDA from obtaining personal information from SNAP
Attorney General Josh Kaul secured a preliminary injunction continuing the temporary block of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) from acting on its demand that states turn over personal and sen...
Courtney Chaffee Oct 17, 2025

John Deere to relocate product testing from Des Moines and Ottumwa plants
John Deere is set to relocate its product verification and validation testing from its Ottumwa Works and Des Moines Works facilities to other locations within Iowa and Illinois. This move aims to redu...
Courtney Chaffee Oct 16, 2025

Two EMS bills headed to governor's desk
Two new bills are headed to Gov. Tony Evers' desk, both addressing funding and staffing issues for Wisconsin's EMS providers. For those taking EMS classes at a Wisconsin technical college, Senate Bill...
Courtney Chaffee Oct 16, 2025

Farmers voice concern during Wesby event
Local farmers gathered at a Westby farm Wednesday to voice concerns about mounting agricultural challenges that are putting financial pressure on regional producers. The listening session took place a...
Courtney Chaffee Oct 16, 2025

Alliant Energy unveils new Battery Energy Storage System in Grant County
Alliant Energy announced the successful integration of its first 100-megawatt Battery Energy Storage System or BESS in Grant County, enhancing energy storage capabilities. The newly operational batter...
Courtney Chaffee Oct 16, 2025
22-year-old airlifted following hunting accident
Wednesday evening the Iowa county Communications Center received a 911 call from a 22-year-old hunter in the woods near Mill Rd, in Ridgeway Township that had a significant injury with uncontrolled bl...
Courtney Chaffee Oct 16, 2025

Iowa DOT officially switched to winter operations
The Iowa Department of Transportation flipped to its first official day of winter operations Wednesday, saying equipment, supplies and plans are in place to respond when fall weather turns slick. DOT ...
Courtney Chaffee Oct 16, 2025 GotCredit / CC

Dyersville adopts resolution supporting Dubuque Airport
Members of the Dyersville City Council expressed unanimous support for efforts to retain air service at the Dubuque Regional Airport with a resolution this month. The resolution cited the importance o...
Courtney Chaffee Oct 16, 2025

Dubuque Schools approve contract for School Resource Officers
Dubuque Community School District board members this week approved a $376,940 professional services contract with the city of Dubuque for school resource officers for this school year. The district is...
Courtney Chaffee Oct 16, 2025 GotCredit / CC





