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Florida priest accused of abuse in Dubuque in the 1980’s
The Archbishop of the Dubuque Catholic Diocese says a priest has been charged with sexual abuse that allegedly occurred during his time in Iowa. A statement from Archbishop Thomas Zinkula says Father Leo Riley has been charged in Florida with five counts of second-degree sexual abuse from allegations of abuse committed in Dubuque from 1985 to 1986. An allegation was first made in May of 2023, and a second allegation was made after the Archdiocese asked anyone with information to come forward.
Nauman's surprising win highlights Friday's Drake Relays results
DES MOINES, Iowa — Western Dubuque sophomore Quentin Nauman came from behind to shock the Drake Relays crowd on Friday afternoon. The Bobcat 10th-grader didn't even qualify for Drake last year, but leaves the Blue Oval as an 800 champion this season. In the 400, Prairie senior Jackson Johannes...
Organizations discuss welcoming and celebrating immigrant communities in Iowa
PEOSTA, Iowa (KCRG) - Leaders in and around Peosta sat in on training Thursday morning to learn how to make the immigrant population feel more welcome in their community. The first key tip, presented through research from the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque, found means of connection needs improving. “The...
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