The Dubuque City Council is looking for a first ward resident to fill the city council vacancy following First Ward Councilman Brett Shaw's resignation.
Dubuque Police Chief Mark Dalsing is in favor of the new police reform package Gov. Kim Reynolds signed into law but said he wished more members of law enforcement were asked for their input before the terms of the final law were decided upon.
In her Condition of the State address, Gov. Kim Reynolds said that Iowa is currently "truly strong," but asked lawmakers to consider the condition of the state for future Iowans.