Iowa Department of Education releases new state school performance ratings and federal designations
The Iowa Department of Education today released new Iowa School Performance Profiles for the 2023-24 school year, marking the first time new state school performance ratings and federal designations have been determined using an updated state plan
‘Scroll Less. Live More. Have Fun.’ Free Event Tonight Hosted by DCSD
The Dubuque Community School District is hosting an event this evening featuring award-winning journalist and best-selling author Catherine Price as part of the district’s family and community engagement series. Price will present “Scroll Less. Live More. Have
Coalition Launches Campaign To Stop Proposed Cedar Rapids Casino
A grassroots coalition called Iowans for Common Sense says it is launching a campaign to stop a proposed casino from coming to Cedar Rapids. The campaign includes an ad that is currently airing in Des Moines and
Sisters Of The Presentation 150th Anniversary
The Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary are celebrating the congregation’s 150th anniversary of their foundation in Dubuque. Today, they are holding a special opening celebration to commemorate the anniversary, and Saturday an open
Dubuque Man Facing Federal Weapon Charges
A Dubuque man now faces federal level charges for an incident with a gun earlier this year. 28-year old Kentrell Powell is charged in U.S. District Court with possession of a firearm by a felon and possession
Tuesday’s Area/Regional Scoreboard
COLLEGE Basketball IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Josh Dix made 5 of 6 from 3-point range and finished with 23 points on 8-of-10 shooting to lead five Iowa players scoring in double figures and helped the Hawkeyes
Van Vliet Named to USA Roster for World Jr. A Challenge
DUBUQUE, IA – Dubuque Fighting Saints forward Lucas Van Vliet has been named to the Team USA roster for the 2024 World Jr. A Challenge. Van Vliet, is tied for second on the Fighting Saints in goals
NY Judge delays sentencing in Trump criminal hush money case
The judge in Donald Trump’s criminal hush money case in New York ordered Tuesday to delay any decision on whether to throw out Trump’s conviction based on the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision on presidential immunity. Judge
Judge blocks Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments to be displayed in public schools
On Tuesday, a federal judge blocked a Louisiana law requiring the Bible’s Ten Commandments to be displayed in the state’s publicly-funded schools. U.S. District Judge John deGravelles issued an order granting a preliminary injunction to temporarily stop
Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott to have season-ending hamstring surgery
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said Tuesday that veteran quarterback Dak Prescott will have season-ending surgery to repair his injured hamstring. Prescott partially tore the hamstring during the Cowboys’ 27-21 loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Nov.