Arline Inn Tavern a total loss in fire south of Dubuque

On January 22, 2026 at approximately 1447 hours, the Dubuque County Sheriff’s Office along with Key West Fire, Dubuque Fire and East Dubuque Fire responded to 10784 Highway 61, The Airline Inn, in reference to a structure fire. The tavern was found fully engulfed. The building was declared a total loss estimated at $190,000. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.