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Dubuque Community School District leaders thanked nearly 9,000 voters after ballots approved a Physical Plant and Equipment Levy increase that will fund repairs in schools + cover bus costs; Superintendent Amy Hawkins said the funds will boost building maintenance and sustainability.

A measles outbreak in southwest Wisconsin has grown to 157 cases, including 18 in Grant County plus 62 and 77 in Iowa and Lafayette counties.

Health officials say most cases were in unvaccinated individuals, with five hospitalizations and no deaths reported.

Dubuque County’s University of Iowa Marching Band member Derek Phillips (a 2024 Western Dubuque High School graduate from Peosta) died Tuesday morning after collapsing with heat stroke during a home football game on Saturday, and the band will honor his memory at the Iowa-Iowa State game this Saturday.

Dubuque voters approved a school levy increase and elected Mike Hoskins to fill a board vacancy.

The levy doubles from $0.67 to $1.34 per $1,000 assessed value and will bring in over $3 million a year for school repairs and upgrades (including air conditioning and new entrances).

Voters in Dubuque Community School District are at the polls today to vote on a levy renewal that would raise the rate to $1.34 per $1,000 of assessed value and choose from three school board candidates.

Voting centers are open 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Former high school standouts will compete in games today and on Saturday, Sept.

12 as part of a week-long showcase in the area (with matchups including teams like the Drake Bulldogs and Benedictine Eagles).

Wapsie Valley secured a 36-18 win over East Buchanan today near Fairbank as the 2-0 team pulled ahead early and maintained their lead through strong play.

The Iowa DNR is auctioning confiscated long guns and bows starting Sept.

12 with a preview event on Sept. 11 (6 to 8 p.m.). Buyers must have proper state and federal permits to bid on items sold as is.