October 3rd. 2025

DUBUQUE, Iowa — A 41-year-old Dubuque resident, Austin Goodman, has been charged with a federal offense following an incident where he allegedly attempted to bring a loaded firearm into a Dubuque City Council meeting. According to federal court records, Goodman now faces a charge of Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person.

Goodman was taken into custody and booked into the Linn County Jail on Thursday, as indicated by the jail’s online roster.

Initially, Goodman faced multiple state charges, including Interference with Official Acts While Armed with a Firearm, Assault on Persons in Certain Occupations, Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Person Ineligible to Carry a Dangerous Weapon. However, these state charges have been dismissed in light of the federal charge now filed against him in Dubuque County District Court.

The incident has raised concerns about public safety at local government meetings, prompting discussions about security measures in public spaces. Authorities have not released additional details about the circumstances leading to Goodman’s arrest or the specifics of the federal charge at this time.

For further updates on this case, check local news sources or official court records.