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October 23, 20240

Dubuque’s 2 Nursing Schools Provided Decades of Caregivers

The Finley Hospital School of Nursing was established in Dubuque in 1896. Just four years later in 1900, the Mercy School of Nursing was organized by

July 3, 20240

This article is brought to you by Trappist Caskets More than 20 years ago in 2003, the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War started the Last So

April 3, 20240

April showers bring May flowers, but they also contribute to river flooding. As a Mississippi River town, Dubuque has experienced its share of floodi

January 6, 20240

On August 31, 1943, the Julien Dubuque Bridge opened to traffic crossing the Mississippi River between Dubuque, Iowa, and East Dubuque, Illinois. At

August 30, 20230

John Casper Wild 1844 Dubuque Sketch with smoke from Kelly’s smelter at top left. Thomas Kelly Grave Linwood Cemetery. Photo Connie Cherba. Mi

June 23, 20230

Economic difficulties, political unrest, and natural disasters can all present challenges. Investors may wonder what effect these types of events, an

April 27, 20230

Otto Junkermann. Photo contributed by E.B. Lyons Nature Preserve. Junkermann & Haas price list. Photo contributed by Encyclopedia Dubuque. Jun

February 24, 20230

When financial markets fluctuate, perhaps in reaction to world events, inflation, or a change in interest rates, even the calmest investors can start

February 24, 20230

Before Dr. Nancy Hill began practicing medicine in Dubuque in 1874 as the city’s first female physician and before she helped start an organization

December 29, 20220

Julien Dubuque left no journals of his exploits and no diary detailing his day-to-day activities, but we do know some basic facts about his life. D