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Saturday, September 03, 2011  Authorities are investigating a fire and burglary at a Dubuque home as a possible hate crime.

Sunday, June 26, 2011  The Dubuque archbishop is mentioned in a lawsuit filed over sexual abuse by a former monk at a Benedictine monastery in Missouri.

Saturday, June 04, 2011  The Dubuque Community School Board has voted to fire an elementary school principal accused of hiding a camera in a boys restroom at the school and of downloading child pornography.

Sunday, May 15, 2011  Iowa officials say restricting access to ingredients used to make methamphetamine has worked in recent years, but more work remains as makers of the drug finds ways around the limits.

Sunday, May 01, 2011  Two people have been injured in a fall from the deck of a Dubuque house.

Wednesday, February 09, 2011  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Friday, September 17, 2010  Sentencing is delayed for a Dubuque man found guilty of killing of a friend and wounding his neighbor.

Monday, September 13, 2010  Groups are weighing in on Dubuque's debate over paper or plastic.

Wednesday, March 31, 2010  Five defendants have pleaded guilty to federal wire fraud conspiracy charges arising out of an organized retail theft investigation.

Thursday, February 25, 2010  Deere & Co. is recalling 117 workers at its plants in Dubuque and Davenport as market conditions in its construction and forestry divisions improve.

Tuesday, February 16, 2010  Dubuque will be the first Iowa municipality to prohibit drivers from using hand-held cell phones while behind the wheel.

Monday, January 04, 2010  Two men are accused of barging into a Dubuque home armed with a rifle after a dispute over a debt.

Sunday, November 15, 2009  Authorities are investigating the death of a 37-year-old inmate at the Dubuque County Jail who was found hanged in his cell.

Wednesday, August 12, 2009  John Brabender, his longtime political adviser, says he'll be giving a speech Oct. 1 at the University of Dubuque about the future of the Republican Party.

Monday, June 22, 2009  Sabrina Adams was charged earlier this month after her 1-year-old and 4-year-old tested positive for cocaine in March.