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Biz Buzz: Quilting, alteration shop opens in Maquoketa; new owners acquire Maquoketa thrift store; Dubuque vintage store finds new home

Do you have a story idea or update to share about a local business? Ideas can be shared with reporter Thomas Gleason at [email protected] or 563-588-5647. Biz Buzz shares business tidbits from the tri-state area. This edition highlights businesses in Maquoketa, Iowa, and Dubuque. A shop offering fabrics for...

Maquoketa, IA · 3d
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everafterinthewoods.com

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8 Remote Illinois Steakhouses That Outshine Any Big-City Chain

A steakhouse in Illinois has been serving steaks since 1937, and it still plays piano music at the bar. That alone made me grin. The more I read, the better it got. One spot lets you pick your own steak and grill it yourself over charcoal. Another sits in a...

Oregon, IL · 5d
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12 Family-Owned Iowa Grocery Markets That Give Big Box Stores A Run For Their Money

I’ve noticed that my grocery shopping takes considerably longer when there’s a good butcher counter involved. Add a bakery or a shelf full of homemade treats, and suddenly my carefully planned ten-minute stop becomes a much bigger outing. That’s part of what makes Iowa’s family-owned grocery markets so...

Iowa · 2d
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Three states, one bluff: Dubuque’s view beats anything else on the Mississippi

Dubuque climbs the limestone bluffs where Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin meet along the Mississippi River. Stand at one of the high points on a clear day and you can see into two other states without moving your feet. Iowa’s oldest city grew up around that river, and the water still...

Dubuque, IA · 2d
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This Iowa Restaurant Transforms Into A Magical Winter Wonderland Every November

An entire cellar turns into an enchanted forest every holiday season, packed with dozens of trees and an hourly light show. That’s at a pizza place. The forest isn’t the only surprise down there. There’s a miniature book-nook world tucked among the sparkle, plus vintage decor that leans fully into the season.

Dubuque, IA · 3d

KCRG.com

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‘It just sucks’: Dubuque mother says child will attend 6 schools in 8 years under realignment plan

DUBUQUE, Iowa (KCRG) — A Dubuque mother said her daughter will attend six schools in eight years after the Dubuque school board approved a district realignment plan that includes two school closures. Beginning in the fall of 2028, Dubuque Senior High School will serve 10th through 12th grade students.

Dubuque, IA · 1d

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This Old-Fashioned Galena Candy Shop Is Packed With Handmade Chocolates And Nostalgic Sweets

A turtle marshmallow sits in a glass case here, wrapped in chocolate, caramel, and nuts. Nearby, Scottie dog licorice waits for anyone who remembers when candy came shaped like terriers. The shop makes its own chocolates, so the counter is where the real action happens. Fudge, salted caramels, dark chocolate...

Galena, IL · 1d

KCRG.com

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Multiple people displaced following Dubuque apartment fire

DUBUQUE, Iowa (KCRG) - Multiple people have been displaced following an apartment fire in Dubuque on Tuesday afternoon. The fire broke out in the 1600 Block of Iowa Street around 3:27 p.m. at a multi-unit apartment building. The fire was contained to the kitchen area of the apartment, but six...

Dubuque, IA · 1d

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Dubuque becomes the latest Iowa school district to downsize as it faces budget pressure

The Dubuque Community School District will close two middle schools and consolidate its high schools as it attempts to cut $17 million from its budget by 2030.

Dubuque, IA · 2d

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Maquoketa Valley season ends in state semifinals to Woodbury Central at UNI-Dome

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa — Maquoketa Valley closes their season 8-4 in the State Semifinals at the UNI-Dome.

Maquoketa, IA · 17h

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David vs. Goliath at the UNI-Dome: Western Dubuque Gets Its Shot at Unbeaten Xavier

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa — November 11, 2026 — Every underdog story needs a giant, and Thursday night at the UNI-Dome, Western Dubuque has one waiting: Cedar Rapids Xavier, 11-0, ranked No. 1 in Class 4A, the defending state champions, and the favorite to finish a second straight undefeated season with another title.

Epworth, IA · 1d

KWQC

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Galena encourages holiday shoppers to shop small

GALENA, Ill. (KWQC) -Galena Country visits QCL to highlight a few ideas related to myriad opportunities to “shop small” during November and throughout this holiday season. What makes shopping small in Galena special, especially during the holiday season?. How long has Scent Workshop been in business, and what...

Galena, IL · 1d

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Iowa Finance Authority Awards LIHTCs to Advance 595 Affordable Homes

The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) has reserved nearly $9 million in federal low-income housing tax credits (LIHTCs) to help create four developments in Council Bluffs, Dubuque, Waterloo, and West Des Moines. The communities will provide 595 affordable homes for individuals and families. The recent awards were made through the 4%...

West Des Moines, IA · 1d

radiodubuque.com

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Dubuque Vets Honored During Ceremony

It’s Veteran’s Day. Radio Dubuque salutes all veterans and their families in Dubuque and the Tri-State area. The morning the Dubuque American Legion Post number 6 hosted the annual Veteran’s Day Ceremony inside ImOn Arena on Chaplain Schmitt Island. The Keynote speaker was Dr. Katie Kopp, U.S....

Dubuque, IA · 1d

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Inside Dubuque’s Mathias Ham Historic Site, An 1856 Victorian Mansion With Costumed Tours

High on a bluff in Dubuque, Iowa, a stone house has been watching the Mississippi River since before the Civil War. It was built by a man who made his fortune in lead mining and river trade, and it still stands with its tower pointed at the sky. Today, guides...

Dubuque, IA · 1d

cbs2iowa.com

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Hometown Eats: Brazen Open Kitchen highlights seasonal flavors in Dubuque

DUBUQUE, Iowa — Brazen Open Kitchen is serving up a locally focused menu in Dubuque’s Historic Millwork District. Chef Kevin Scharpf and his team combine classic and modern techniques to create dishes they describe as both inventive and approachable. The menu centers on locally harvested, in-season ingredients. They...

Dubuque, IA · 1d

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Saluting All Vets On Veterans Day

It’s Veteran’s Day. Radio Dubuque salutes all veterans and their families in Dubuque and the tristate area. Later this morning the Dubuque American Legion Post number 6 will host the annual Veteran’s Day Ceremony inside ImOn Arena. Doors will open at 10 this morning with the ceremony beginning at 10:30. Everyone is invited to attend.

Dubuque, IA · 1d