Good morning, Dubuque.

Travel Dubuque and local officials are asking residents to complete an online quiz by Feb.

4 to choose a community theme for the final stop of RAGBRAI. The bike trek will have an overnight stop in Dyersville on Friday, July 24 and end in Dubuque on Saturday, July 25.

Residents with incomes below 80% of the Area Median Income can get trees and planting supplies across Dubuque.

Applications are due by Feb. 28 for spring or July 31 for fall planting and include mulch & assistance for a project aiming to plant over 5,000 trees by 2029.

John Deere announced today that 24 employees will return mid-February to the Dubuque Works facility to support increased production for dozer assembly and general factory needs.

The company had reduced staffing by about 133 positions last summer.

The Dubuque Fire Department will unveil its new 2025 E-One Cyclone ladder truck at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Feb.

2 in front of the Historic Federal Building (350 W. 6th Street), with staff on hand to answer questions before it goes into service early February.

Dubuque will host the 2026 Winter Iowa Games from today to March 7, featuring the Jeff Ransom Indoor Soccer Classic at the Five Flags Center and table tennis to close, with events like alpine skiing at Sundown Mountain Resort and volleyball at local schools — drawing over 3,000 athletes statewide.

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.

YK NIECE Live Performance

9 p.m. — Dubuque County Fairgrounds & Event Center — Tickets available at www.youngnfilthyco.com — Enjoy an electrifying live show by YK NIECE in Dubuque.

Sourdough Bread Baking Class

5:30-8:30 p.m. — Convivium Urban Farmstead — Pay what you can — Dive into the art of sourdough with hands-on baking and fermentation techniques.

Basics of Gardening Class

9-10:30 a.m. — Convivium Urban Farmstead — Sliding scale pricing — Learn the essentials of starting your own garden with expert guidance.