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The Iowa Court of Appeals has affirmed the conviction of a Dubuque man who stabbed a teenager during a 2019 altercation. The court filed its opinion Wednesday in the case of 43 year old Brett Gilden affirming an earlier finding by Iowa District Court Judge Monica Zrinyi Ackley, who in 2021 denied Gilden’s application for post-conviction relief. Gilden was convicted by a jury in Iowa District Court of Dubuque County in November 2019 of willful injury causing bodily injury, going armed with intent and assault while displaying a dangerous weapon in the April 2019 stabbing of then-19 year old Dustin McGonigle.

A popular retailer recently opened another new location in Iowa. Read on to learn more. On Saturday, November 11, 2023, the popular outdoor apparel retailer Sierra celebrated the grand opening of its newest Iowa location in Dubuque, according to a store opening announcement posted on the company's website.

This piece presents seven exquisite Italian restaurants in Dubuque. Have you had the pleasure of dining at any of these establishments? If you have, we'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below!

Wedneday morning just before 8 AM the Grant County Sheriff’s Office responded to a crash on Hwy 151 at Kieler, north of Cty H. 20-year-old Zoee Weber of Dubuque, was driving south on Hwy 151 and was witnessed weaving in the right, southbound lane, including over the rumble strip on the shoulder. Weber then went to pass a vehicle driven by 63-year-old Vincent Simonini of Cassville. Weber’s vehicle appeared to merge to the right, toward Simonini’s vehicle and then suddenly swerved left, losing control, and eventually striking Simonini’s vehicle. This caused Simonini to go right, off the shoulder and over the embankment. The vehicle went through a chain link fence at the rear of Southwest Health’s Kieler Clinic then entered the parking lot and struck four parked cars before coming to rest. Simonini and his wife 64-year-old Kelly Simonini were transported by private vehicle to a local hospital for evaluation. Weber’s vehicle left Hwy 151 to the left, entered the median, and came to rest there. Weber reported she had very little sleep and was very tired as she was driving to school. Weber was cited for Failure to Maintain Control of a Motor Vehicle. All but one of the six vehicles had to be towed from the scene. The Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by the Jamestown Fire Department and First Responders, Dickeyville EMS, Kieler Service Center, and Donnie’s Tire and Auto.

The suspect in the killing of Aaron McAtee in Monticello, has plead not guilty to the charges brought against him. Reports state that, 38-year-old Nathan Russell of East Dubuque, shot and killed Aaron McAtee on November 7th, in the 400 block of North Farley near the loading dock of Monticello's Fareway store. 48-year-old McAtee was shot in what investigators call "a random act of violence."

Discover how warmer November temperatures are impacting Sundown Mountain Ski Resort in Dubuque. Despite making their own snow, the resort faces challenges with melting snow and increased costs, affecting their bottom line and delaying the season's opening.

A Dubuque man has been arrested for allegedly dealing cocaine near a Dubuque elementary school. Dubuque police say they arrested 40-year old Ronnie Griffin Junior on Monday morning on warrants charging him with two counts of possession of cocaine with intent to deliver. Authorities say Griffin allegedly sold cocaine to...

Jill Connors serves as the city's Economic Development Director. She says discussions about the two-story, brick building started about a year ago. "It's such a great location. It's really the gateway to our downtown, when you come from the South or from the East," Connors said. "So were excited to have a better looking building at that location. It was looking pretty tired and needed some love, so were grateful that Mr. Miller is taking on this project."

JONES COUNTY, Iowa (KCRG) - On December 7th, the Jones County Transfer Station announced that they have launched a glass recycling program in order to increase access to glass recycling in the county. The station says that with approximately 1.7% of the waste in Iowa’s landfills being glass, they hope...

This time of the year can be chaotic, hectic, and the people!? Downright rude at times. I find it helpful to take a step back and really think about the true meaning of Christmas. Acts of selfless love, charity, and the giving of gifts can bring us to a proper understanding of the season and help us combat the stresses and anxieties of the holidays.

A Dubuque man will spend 8 years in federal prison after pleading guilty earlier this year to one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm. 32-year old Rosnel Larose admitted that, in January 2022, he possessed a pistol after having been convicted of eleven felonies. Larose was...

According to local officials, a Dubuque County jury deliberated for just over an hour on December 5th and convicted a Chicago-man of first-degree murder for a fatal February shooting in Dubuque. Credit: ID4PD / Dubuque Police Aaron C. Johnson was convicted of Murder with a sentencing date to follow. Credit:...

As I've shown over the last several weeks, there are no shortage of fun and eye-catching things to do around Christmastime in the Tri-States. Be it an the world's largest Christmas tree maze, or a forest rife with decorative trees, there is plenty to do and see this time of year.

Six Iowans claimed lottery prizes of at least $1 million in 2023. Earl Lape of Dubuque tops the list of big winners this year. The retired mechanic won a $40.03 million Lotto America jackpot — the game's largest prize ever — on April 1 and claimed it 10 days later.

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Six cars were damaged after a tired driver allegedly swerved across the road near Kieler Wednesday morning. Only one vehicles was drivable afterward, with the rest needing to be towed from the area, the Grant Co. Sheriff’s Office explained. Shortly before 8 a.m. Wednesday, a...

An arrest was made on a woman from Dubuque on Thursday. 50 year old Melissa Moore was arrested around 6am Thursday on a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia and on a warrant charging failure to appear in court.

According to a report form Peosta Chief of Police Mike Comer, on December 3rd, a fire broke out in the northeast corner of the Dollar General located at 8436 NICC Drive in Peosta. Quick action by employees and the responding officer from the Peosta Police Department swiftly extinguished the flames. Despite the immediate response, the incident is being treated as suspicious.

Diz Edwards announces in his final Monticello football game after 30 years in the booth. (Photo courtesy of Todd Lambert)

The older I get, the more tired I get of the snow, as much as I do prefer the cold over the heat. That being said, I secretly long for at least a little bit of snow over the course of the holidays. It amplifies the nostalgia of the period, and also reminds me of those pretty Christmases as a child where there was at least a little of the white stuff on the ground.

An event this weekend will raise funds to cover negative school meal account balances for Dubuque Community Schools students. The “School Lunch Santa” event will take place from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, at Asbury Eagles Club, 5900 Saratoga Road, No. 10, according to a press release from Foundation for Dubuque Public Schools. Guest bartenders will donate all the tips they receive during the event to help pay off children’s negative school meal balances. Several local businesses have offered to match tips up to $250 every hour during the event. A 50/50 raffle also will be held, and a food truck will be on site.