DUBUQUE, Iowa – Naiche Nana Jacobs, a Dubuque resident, is scheduled for a hearing in the case State of Iowa vs. Jacobs, Naiche Nana (Case: 01311 FECR159972) following an alleged arson incident. The case, filed in Dubuque County on June 6, 2025, charges Jacobs with one count of Arson in the First Degree, a Class B felony, stemming from an event on June 2, 2025.

According to court documents, Jacobs is accused of setting a small fire on a loading dock in the 400 block of Main Street in downtown Dubuque. The charge of first-degree arson, which carries a potential penalty of up to 25 years in prison under Iowa law, indicates the fire posed a significant risk to property or life. No injuries were reported, and the extent of property damage remains undisclosed in public records.

Jacobs is being held on a $25, 000 cash bond

The case is currently active in the Iowa Electronic Document Management System (EDMS), with no disposition records available as of June 21, 2025. The upcoming hearing will address the felony charge, with prosecutors and defense preparing to present their arguments. Details of the hearing date and time were not specified in available records, but it is expected to occur latter this month given the case’s recent filing.

Local authorities have not released additional statements regarding the incident, and no further details about Jacobs’ motives or circumstances have been made public. The case has drawn attention in Dubuque due to the severity of the charge and its occurrence in a busy downtown area.

For updates on the hearing or case progression, residents can monitor the Iowa Courts Online portal or Dubuque In Pursuit News . The Dubuque County Attorney’s Office is handling the prosecution.

Sources: Iowa Courts EDMS, Dubuque County Records