An article about the drowning death of a University of Dubuque student-athlete was the most-read story of the past week on TelegraphHerald.com.
A fish at a Dubuque museum appears to be wearing a distinctive mask. It’s a look that gives the fish its name.
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Horse racing’s oversight authority and Churchill Downs have each announced additional safety and health initiatives in the wake of 12 recent deaths since late April at the home of the Kentucky Derby. The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) will conduct additional post-entry screening of horses to identify those at increased risk for injury. Churchill Downs announced it would immediately limit horses to four starts during a rolling eight-week period and impose ineligibility standards for poor performers. A second independent analysis of Churchill Downs’ training and racing surfaces continues with results to be made public upon completion.
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DAVENPORT, Iowa — One moment Lexus Berry and her wife were rushing toward the door of their fourth-floor apartment, and the next, Quanishia “Peach” Berry was gone.
An article about a developer breaking ground on a 250,000-square-foot warehouse in Dubuque was the most-read story of the past week on TelegraphHerald.com.
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An article about a Dubuque restaurant’s omelet being named the best in Iowa was the most-read story of the past week on TelegraphHerald.com.
Moser School of Dance and Gymnastics students won 29 titles recently in the Iowa USTA Power Tumbling State Championships that included 24 clubs and 1,176 athletes. Moser also advanced 131 athletes to nationals to be held in Springfield, Ill., June 19-24.
Is it still worthwhile to go to college? An article in Forbes (June 21, 2022) lists pros and cons of going to college. A Wall Street Journal editorial of Oct. 22, 2022, is titled “Is College Worth It? Not for Everyone.” According to an article in The Economist of April 3, 2023, 56% of Americ…
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BALTIMORE — Mage’s path through Triple Crown season is not an easy one.
WASHINGTON — Emily Reed lost her younger sister Jessica more than 10 years ago. For much of the last decade, she’s visited Jessica’s Twitter page to help “keep her memory alive.”
The River Valley Conference has been a beast in postseason baseball for several years, and it will only get stronger this summer with the additions of Beckman Catholic and Maquoketa.
Today is Tuesday, May 16, the 136th day of 2023. There are 229 days left in the year.
An article about the closure of the Dubuque location of a popular pizza chain was the most-read story of the past week on TelegraphHerald.com.
The River Valley Conference has been a beast in postseason baseball for several years, and it will only get stronger this summer with the expansion of Dyersville Beckman Catholic and Maquoketa.
When I read about four adults and one child being killed last month in a shooting rampage in Cleveland, Texas, I just cringed.
Just in time for the summer dining season, the U.S. government has given its blessing to restaurants that want to allow pet dogs in their outdoor spaces.
When Anna Meadows was younger, she felt like there wasn’t a lot to do around Dubuque.
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CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. — U.S. Rep. George Santos, infamous for fabricating his life story, pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges he duped donors, stole from his campaign and lied to Congress about being a millionaire, all while cheating to collect unemployment benefits he didn’t deserve.
EPWORTH, Iowa — Fifth-grader Gianna Wuisan scooped up a fluffy gray rabbit from a small enclosure on the grounds of Epworth Elementary School on Tuesday, holding it out for a group of younger students to pet.
Dr. Josef “Joe” Kubicek, DVM, 79 1/2, of Dubuque, Iowa, died on Friday, May 5, 2023 in Postville, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 9:00 to 10:15 a.m. on Friday, May 12, 2023 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Dubuque. The mass of Christian burial for Joe will be held at 10:30 am on Friday, …
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. — U.S. Rep. George Santos, the New York Republican infamous for fabricating key parts of his life story, was arrested on federal criminal charges today ahead of an expected court appearance.
Having two of my semi-grown daughters in college simultaneously has truly been an adventurous journey for our family — the kind where you enjoy amazing new experiences, but your expensive designer luggage gets stolen and you have to request an extra air-sickness bag.
Biz Buzz shares business tidbits from the tri-state area. In addition to this update from Dubuque, we will share other developments in Tuesday’s edition.
A lot of the “history” we were taught in school was nothing more than fables.
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PLATTEVILLE, Wis. — Leslie D. Wagner, 52 of Platteville, WI passed away on May 3rd, 2023, at Southwest Health in Platteville.
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LONDON — King Charles III was crowned Saturday at Westminster Abbey, in a ceremony steeped in ancient ritual and brimming with bling at a time when the monarchy is striving to remain relevant in a fractured modern Britain.
After a snowy winter, City of Dubuque staff have roused dozens of city parks from hibernation, officially fully opening them today for the 2023 season.
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King Charles III was crowned at Westminster Abbey, in a ceremony steeped in ancient ritual and brimming with bling at a time when the monarchy is striving to remain relevant in a fractured modern Britain. At a coronation with displays of royal power straight out of the Middle Ages, Charles was presented with an orb, a sword and scepter. He had the solid gold, bejeweled St. Edward’s Crown placed atop his head as he sat upon a 700-year-old oak chair. Inside the medieval abbey, trumpets sounded, and the congregation of more than 2,000 shouted “God save the king!” Outside, thousands of troops, hundreds of thousands of spectators and scores of protesters converged.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The cast of characters for the 149th Kentucky Derby was rewritten again hours before the race Saturday when early favorite Forte was scratched.
LONDON — King Charles III was crowned Saturday at Westminster Abbey, receiving the bejeweled St. Edward's Crown in a ceremony built on ancient tradition at a time when the monarchy is striving to remain relevant in a fractured modern Britain.
Aerial spraying of an invasive moth species is set to begin this month in southwest Wisconsin.
Ex-officer Thao convicted of aiding George Floyd’s killing
Aerial spraying of an invasive moth species is set to begin this month in southwest Wisconsin.
The American Heart Association will host its annual fundraising event this coming weekend in Dubuque.
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The American Heart Association hosts its annual fundraising event this coming weekend in Dubuque.
The sound of trumpets filled the air just outside the Diamond Jo Casino Harbor Room on Thursday evening as a group of Dubuque Community School District students played the brass instruments, mingled with the chants of a chorus of cheerleaders from Dubuque Senior and Hempstead high schools.
Christopher Rauen and Chase Brunscheen knelt on the floor at St. Vincent de Paul Society Voucher Center and Food Pantry in Dubuque on Wednesday, surrounded by wooden boards, pegs, screws and other tools.
I am pleased that Illinois is moving forward with a statewide declaw ban. Declawing is considered animal cruelty by anyone who understands the detriments of the procedure.
A blocked sanitary sewer line in northern Dubuque caused untreated wastewater to overflow onto the street and into the stormwater system over the weekend.
A blocked sanitary sewer line in northern Dubuque caused untreated wastewater to overflow onto the street and into the stormwater system over the weekend.
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Local volunteer recognized for community service
A local volunteer recently was honored for her service to local parks and recreation efforts.
HAZEL GREEN, Wis. — Fever River Puppeteers marionette production of “Rumpelstiltskin” will take place at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturdays, April 29, and May 6; and 2 p.m. Sundays, April 30, and May 7, at the Hazel Green Opera House, 2130 Main St.
Judge sends Hugo Chavez’s former nurse to prison