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Engagement

Ambrosy-Wall Morgan Ambrosy and Chad Wall are pleased to announce their engagement.

Quinn Signs $31 Billion Capital Construction Bill

Illinois Governor Pat Quinn signed a long-awaited capital construction bill into law Monday, July 13, paving the way for new jobs while retaining over 439,000 jobs over six years. Illinois Jobs Now! will infuse the state economy with a much- needed $31 billion spending package.

Pages From the Past

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Community Calendar

Friday, 17 Babytalk, 10:30 a.m., East Dubuque District Library, 350 Wall St., East Dubuque.

'Round the Bend

A summary of upcoming events in the tri-state area: July 27-29: 13th Annual Warrior Football Camp, East Dubuque High School Practice Field. 5th-6th grade: 8-9:30 a.m. 7th-8th grade: 10- 11:30 a.m. 9th-12th grade: 6:30-8 p.m. registration forms can be picked up at the high school office (815-747-3188) or contact Coach Breitbach (815-747-2296).

Grand Opera House Sets Audition Dates

Barland Featured Organist Aug. 5

The Aug. 5 Summer Organ Concert Recital at Sinsinawa Mound will feature local musician Charles Barland. The free concerts are offered every Wednesday at 7 p.m. throughout August. Guest musicians perform on the Casavant pipe organ in Queen of the Rosary Chapel.

Public Invited to Turner Hall Dance

The Ballroom by Jennifer Dance Studio, owned and operated by Jennifer Mulcahey of Galena, will be hosting a public ballroom dance at Galena's Turner Hall on Sunday, July 26. The dance, which will run from 6 until 9 p.m., will be preceded by a free one-hour lesson at 5 p.m. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend this semi-formal event.

Public Invited to Hospice Meeting

Volunteer Hospice of Northwest Illinois invites you to their next Community Education Meeting at the Stockton Park House at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 5. Sara Jane Wise, RN, FHN Top 50 will present a program entitled "Creaks & Squeaks." She will address the topic of dealing with Arthritis in everyday life.

Exhibit On Display at Apple River Fort Focuses On Sac and Fox Tribes

A touring exhibit on the heritage of the Sac and Fox tribes of Native Americans is on display through Aug. 16 at Apple River Fort State Historic Site in Elizabeth. The exhibit is free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Missouri Humanities Council, the exhibit is part of a larger project undertaken by the Missouri Humanities Council to increase knowledge of Missouri's Native American history and will include future exhibits on the Osage, Shawnee and Delaware peoples.

East Dubuque Police Reports

The following individuals have been charged with the listed offenses. Individuals are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. July 7

Potential Riders Can Sign Petition for Amtrak Service

The Northwest Illinois Blackhawk Express, formed by civic leaders from Belvidere, Rockford, Freeport, Galena and Dubuque, have announced a new campaign to urge local residents and business leaders to push for the proposed Amtrak line from Chicago through Rockford to Dubuque. The group is collecting signatures and plans to send speakers to community groups to rally support. The state hopes to get money from the federal stimulus package, while the annual operating subsidy would come from the ca...

'Great River Rumble' to Be in Dubuque

Merchants Represented at Semi-Pro All-Star Game

The East Dubuque Merchants had the week off. The Sunday, July 5 game against Balltown was canceled. The Telegraph Herald Semi-Pro All-Star Game Saturday, July 11 saw the Eastern Iowa Hawkeye League defeat the Prairie League, 9-7, in eight innings. Ben Kuebel was 2-for-3, Scott Vaassen went 1-for-1 and Bill Albee was held hitless in three at-bats.

Mohawk Softball Back in Action After Holiday Break

The Menominee Mohawks softball teams resumed action after the July 4th holiday break. The 5th/6th grade girls lost to Cuba City, in Cuba City, Wis., on July 9, 8-7, dropping their overall record on the season to 10-2. The Cubans scored twice in the bottom of the last inning to pull out the victory. Taylor Wubben crushed a three-run home run to right- center field for the Mohawks early in the game.

Public Ballroom Dance Scheduled for July 26 at Galena's Turner Hall

The Ballroom by Jennifer Dance Studio, owned and operated by Jennifer Mulcahey of Galena, will be hosting a public ballroom dance at Galena's Turner Hall on Sunday, July 26. The dance, which will run from 6 until 9 p.m., will be preceded by a free one-hour lesson at 5 p.m. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend this semi- formal event. "Dancing is a great opportunity to get dressed up and do something with your partner," Mulcahey said. "I will be giving a free hour-long group lesson ...

Area Marinas Enhance Our Natural Treasure

We cross via the Julien Dubuque Bridge often, almost on a daily basis and we tend to take it for granted. It is rarely considered by those living in the area as the asset that it is. It has become so much a part of our scenery that it seems to have lost much of its impact as the treasure that it actually is. It takes spending time with those who are not a part of our immediate locale to open our eyes to how much value they put on the Mississippi River; it is not only a magnificent geographica...

Richgruber Receives U.S. Marine Corps Commission

Christopher Alan Richgruber, son of John and Rosa Richgruber of East Dubuque, graduated from OCS and was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps on Dec. 12, 2008. He graduated from TBS on July 2, 2009. Richgruber will be stationed in Pensacola, Fla., attending Marine Aviation Flight School.

U.S. Cellular Launches 3g Mobile Broadband in Jo Daviess County

U.S. Cellular launched 3G mobile broadband July 6 in Jo Daviess County allowing customers to access data on their cell phones 10 times faster than before and at no additional cost. With 3G speeds, browsing the Web on a smartphone will be very similar to the experience on a computer, with Web pages opening faster and the added capability to send and receive large e-mail attachments. Downloads take less time and picture and video messages are delivered more quickly.

Dragon Boat Races to Be Held Sept. 12-13

The Dubuque Dragon Boat Association will be hosting the 22nd annual Dragon Boat Races Sept. 12-13 at Miller Riverview Park. The Dragon Boat Festival focuses on individuals learning about diverse cultures as well as the association of Asian culture with Dragon Boat Racing. Time trials will begin Saturday morning at 8 a.m. to determine the various racing classes. The official races will begin Sunday at 9 a.m. Each team may have up to 25 people on their roster. Registration is available now; af...