Seven colleges in Dubuque County enrolled 4,532 students in fall 2024 with 200 students taking only online courses+ University of Dubuque had the highest enrollment with 1,757 students, and overall numbers were 1.6% lower than fall 2023.
Iowa Learning Farms is hosting a free field day at Smith Family Farm in Epworth on Thursday, Nov.
12 from noon to 2 p.m.—farmers will learn how cover crops can serve as forage for cattle while protecting soil and water quality.
Western Dubuque School District is offering up to $3,000 in hiring bonuses for school bus drivers and will host a Bus Rodeo on Saturday, Oct.
24 at 8:00 a.m. at Western Dubuque High School for candidates to meet staff and tour a school bus.
Eligible Iowans can apply for LIHEAP to help pay for winter heating bills as cold sets in.
Households with someone age 60, a disability, or in crisis began applying on Oct. 1 (income must be under 200% of federal poverty guidelines) and others will begin on Nov. 1 while applications remain open until Apr. 30.
The renovated East Dubuque Emergency Services Building will host its grand opening celebration Saturday at noon for an open house with historic exhibits, community entertainment and a firework display, highlighting a restored fire bell on the exterior.
The Dubuque Drug Task Force will host National Drug Takeback Day on Saturday, Oct.
24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Dubuque Fire Training Facility on Public Safety Way to collect unwanted medications and supplies kept in original containers with a free+confidential drop-off process.
Dubuque welcomed large crowds during fall as vibrant foliage sparked a tourism surge that surpassed summer visits, according to data from local lodging businesses.
Taylor Kellogg from Travel Dubuque said October’s magic and historic charm continue to draw visitors to the area (peak season is almost over).
A new inflation report says that Iowa prices rose 0.6% above last September’s levels—double the national average—and are pushing up costs for housing, transportation and food; households now spend over $1500 more per month than in 2020.
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