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Dubuque
Thursday, January 1st, 2026
Good morning, Dubuque. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of January.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Starting today, Iowa SNAP recipients face new rules that bar purchasing soda, candy and certain prepared foods (affecting 1.4 million people across five states), with the waivers set to last an initial two years. The Gazette
- ➤ The Illinois Department of Transportation finished its Highway 20 project at the intersection with Barge Terminal Road in East Dubuque, adding acceleration & deceleration lanes to enhance traffic flow and safety. The work began in late March and now benefits local drivers. KWWL
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ MercyOne Dubuque director Katie Harris urges residents to plan New Year's Eve celebrations responsibly by designating a sober driver & preparing vehicles for potential bad weather to reduce alcohol-related risks. KWWL
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The historic KDTH building on 8th + Bluff Streets is being demolished in downtown Dubuque to clear space for a Dubuque Museum of Art expansion. The structure once hosted AM 1370 KDTH and local radio stations since 1941. Radio Dubuque
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Middle School Art Adventure
10 AM – 12 PM — Bluff Strokes Art Center — $30 — Explore fundamental art skills and creative fun with Miss Jess.
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Blue Ribbon Banquet
8 p.m. — Dubuque County Fairgrounds & Event Center — $20 for comedy show or $60 for meal — A black and white themed fundraiser featuring a delicious meal and entertaining comedy show.
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Steeple Square Pancake Breakfast
9 a.m. – Noon — Steeple Square — $10 Adults, $6 Children under 10 — Enjoy delicious pancakes prepared by NICC culinary students alongside a yogurt bar and drinks.
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Aligning with Core Values Luncheon
5:30-7 p.m. — Holiday Inn — Cost varies — Explore your core values for a more intentional year ahead.
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Movement and Flexibility For Seniors: Beginner Yoga Series
11:00 a.m. — The Well Yoga Dubuque — $99 for the full series — Embrace your yoga journey in a gentle, supportive atmosphere designed for seniors.
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Buddy Holly Dance Night
7-11 p.m. — Dubuque County Fairgrounds & Event Center — $7 — Enjoy a fun-filled evening with exciting contests and great prizes including jewelry and overnight stays.
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