Topic: Dubuque

'Bishop' gets 37 years: He could have gotten 200

'The Bishop' gets a 37-year sentence after his conviction for 12 counts related to his construction and mailing of pipe bombs. The bombs failed to explode, but 'The Bishop' still faced up to 200 years in prison.

Heroin: Small cities, even rural towns face growing problems

For many communities, the extent of heroin addiction comes as a shock. Yet efforts to confront it, including town-hall meetings and support groups, are slowly gaining ground.

Obama and Romney: Sprinting toward Election Day

Mitt Romney and Barack Obama are racing around battleground states this weekend, and they'll keep it up through Monday. The race is dead even, but Obama holds an edge in key states.

Theater for the 99%

Bucking a trend, new Gehry-designed Signature Theatre Center is selling cheap seats to top-class plays.

Child pornography: Former elementary-school prinicipal gets 30 years

Robert Burke of Dubuque, Iowa, admitted that he secretly set up a camera in the boys’ bathroom in his school to produce child pornography.
11/22/2011 04:05 pm

The real story behind 'The King's Speech'

Doggedness and serendipity set up a small film's big success.
02/16/2011 04:40 pm

How parents keep the faith: The rock of belief is at home

Soccer games may supplant Sunday school, but parents keep the faith by making home the rock of belief more than church-going.
12/19/2010 10:04 am

In Pictures Halloween: dogs in costume

Flood damage pushes Iowa Gov. Culver to add 4 counties to disaster list

Flood damage has provoked a disaster declaration for four more counties in Iowa.
07/27/2010 10:42 am

In Pictures Sticky mess: The Gulf oil spill's impact on nature

Decoder Wire Now presenting: Michelle Obama's closet

Chronicler of first lady fashions, the Smithsonian displays Michelle Obama's inaugural threads. She's a bit embarrassed by all the attention.
03/19/2010 04:59 pm

In Pictures We love the moon

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07/03/2008 01:00 am

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04/21/2008 01:00 am

Why book tours are passé

Author readings and signing sessions, once the staple of publishing publicity, are being usurped by virtual encounters and promotional videos.
11/30/2007 12:00 am