Good morning, Dubuque.

Dubuque residents can apply for the Community PEG Access Equipment Grant to fund local TV programming on PEG channels — individuals can request up to $5,000 and organizations up to $10,000.

Proposals including equipment lists must be submitted by Feb. 22.

City leaders introduced the new Key Hotel today at Q Casino and Resort—this boutique hotel offers a bar and restaurant, with four of its seven floors open and additional rooms and a steakhouse arriving later this year.

The Illinois Department of Transportation completed reconstruction on 1.5 miles of U.S. 20 in East Dubuque from Frentress Lake Road to east of Barge Terminal Road — a $13 million project that started in late March and is expected to ease commuter travel.

On a recent winter hike, Tom Drake explored icy waterfalls and frozen trails at Wisconsin’s Wyalusing State Park near Dubuque.

His family logged five miles and saw one fall altered (dye changed the natural ice), reminding visitors to keep nature untouched.

The Dubuque City Council approved nearly $1.4 million in tax rebates and grants for GT Novelty Condos, LLC to construct 34 new condominiums in the Historic Millwork District on Tuesday, Jan.

6. Each unit (about 1,600 sqft) is expected to sell for roughly $290,000.

Middle School Art Adventure

10 AM – 12 PM — Bluff Strokes Art Center — $30 — Explore fundamental art skills and creative fun with Miss Jess.

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.

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.

Aligning with Core Values Luncheon

5:30-7 p.m. — Holiday Inn — Cost varies — Explore your core values for a more intentional year ahead.

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.

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.

Souper Bowl Sunday

3:00 – 4:30 p.m. — Convivium Urban Farmstead — $45 per person — Savor soup from local restaurants in a handmade bowl while supporting food security in Dubuque.