Categorized as: Uncategorized Car Rolls Into Moving Train In Dubuque Police said a driver rolled into a moving train in Dubuque on Thursday, but no injuries were reported. The Telegraph Herald reports the crash occurred at about 8:30 p.m. at the train tracks on East 11th Street. 30 year old Molly A. Wand, was trying to stop her vehicle at the train tracks when it … Continue Reading Car Rolls Into Moving Train In Dubuque
Categorized as: Uncategorized Former Dubuque County treasurer busted in pay for sex sting sentenced A former Dubuque County treasurer busted in a pay for sex sting was sentenced this week. A judge ordered former County Treasurer Randy L. Wedewer, of Epworth, to one year of probation. The 60 year old is one of 11 men charged in the case stemming from an undercover operation in which agents posted ads … Continue Reading Former Dubuque County treasurer busted in pay for sex sting sentenced
Categorized as: Uncategorized Two trials and 4 years later Dubuque County man sentenced on child sex abuse charges Two separate trials resulted in more than 3 decades behind bars for a Dubuque County man for child sex abuse charges. Jake R. Skahill, 28, of Farley, was sentenced Wednesday to 35 years in prison for the charges stemming from a 2018 incident in which the child’s mother reported in February 2018 that her child, … Continue Reading Two trials and 4 years later Dubuque County man sentenced on child sex abuse charges
Categorized as: Uncategorized Dubuque County Man Draws 35 Year Sentence In Child Sex Abuse Case 35 years behind bars for a Dubuque County man sentenced for sexually abusing a child who was younger than 10 at the time. The Telegraph Herald reports 28 year old Jake R. Skahill of Farley was charged with sexual abuse, lascivious acts with a minor and enticing a minor. Court documents state that a woman … Continue Reading Dubuque County Man Draws 35 Year Sentence In Child Sex Abuse Case
Categorized as: Uncategorized Former Dubuque County Treasurer Sentenced In Prostitution Case Former Dubuque County treasurer Randy Wedwer was sentenced to probation in connection with a prostitution sting. The 60 year old Wedewer of Epworth, was sentenced in Iowa District Court of Dubuque County to one year of probation after pleading guilty to a charge of prostitution. Also, if probation and payment obligations are successfully completed, the … Continue Reading Former Dubuque County Treasurer Sentenced In Prostitution Case
Categorized as: Uncategorized Galena City Council approves rezoning for controversial resort project Plans for a controversial resort project in Galena are moving forward. Galena City Council members have approved two ordinances related to The Parker, clearing the way for work to begin on formally annexing 56.2 acres into the city for the lodging around the Galena Marine Hospital. Council members also approved an ordinance rezoning the property … Continue Reading Galena City Council approves rezoning for controversial resort project
Categorized as: Uncategorized ‘See something Say something’ Dubuque Police urge people to report online threats DUBUQUE, Iowa (KCRG) – See something Say something. That’s the message the Dubuque Police Department is sending in the wake of the Uvalde mass shooting that left 19 children and two teachers dead. The 18-year-old shooter had posted pictures of the weapons and ammunition on social media just before the fatal attack. Lt. Ted McClimon … Continue Reading ‘See something Say something’ Dubuque Police urge people to report online threats
Categorized as: Uncategorized Construction costs rising for Cardinal-Hickory Creek project Costs for the controversial Cardinal-Hickory Creek electrical transmission line have jumped by at least 10% as a result of material price increases and ongoing legal expenses. The project previously was estimated to cost $492 million and would run from Dubuque County to Dane County in Wisconsin and go through a federal wildlife refuge at Cassville. … Continue Reading Construction costs rising for Cardinal-Hickory Creek project
Categorized as: Uncategorized Dubuque’s historic Milk House building could be getting a makeover DUBUQUE, Iowa (KCRG) – The historic Milk House building in the southern district of Dubuque could be getting a makeover. The new owner said he wanted to renovate and restore the building with hopes of bringing back the neighborhood grocery store. He says the neighborhood feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. -0-
Categorized as: Uncategorized Epworth Elementary School has new principal EPWORTH, Iowa — Epworth Elementary School has new principal but it’s an old familiar face. Greg Deutmeyer, who has been an instructional coach in the building for the last seven years, recently was approved for the position by Western Dubuque Community School Board members. He begins the jove on July 1. -0-