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Saturday, February 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Dubuque. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 8th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Dubuque city officials anticipate an increase in passengers at the Dubuque Regional Airport in 2025 following a period of reduced travel and the initiation of new daily flights to Chicago. KCRG
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ In Iowa, a groundbreaking conviction in a human trafficking case may encourage more victims to report, following a 2023 law elevating the crime to a Class 'A' felony with life imprisonment without parole. KCRG
- ➤ The trial for Darrell Moore, a Dubuque Senior High School football coach accused of stealing over $47,000 from a youth football league, has been postponed to June 10. KCRG
- ➤ A Hiawatha man, Jarod Anderson, was convicted by a Linn County jury of human trafficking for soliciting a Dubuque teenager for sex, marking a significant case under Iowa's new, harsher penalties. Radio Dubuque
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ After 118 years, Rhomberg's Fur & Leather Gallery in Dubuque will close in March unless a new buyer is found, as the current owner, Jim Rhomberg, plans to retire. KCRG
- ➤ Gas prices in Dubuque have increased slightly by 4 cents in the past week to $3.11, amidst fluctuating national averages and concerns over the economic impact of potential tariffs on fuel costs. KWWL
SHOP NEWS
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Weekly NA Meeting - Get Help with Drug Addiction
This event is a regular Narcotics Anonymous meeting in Dubuque, Iowa, offering support for individuals struggling with drug addiction.
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Valentine’s Dueling Pianos Night
A special Valentine's edition of Dueling Pianos featuring lively music to celebrate the romantic holiday.
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Dubuque Symphony Orchestra Presents Beethoven's 5th Symphony
The Dubuque Symphony Orchestra will feature the world premiere of a Flute Concerto by Principal Flute Timothy Hagen, alongside Beethoven's iconic Fifth Symphony.
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John Fox Sports Memorabilia and Card Show
The John Fox Sports Memorabilia and Card Show at Loras College features displays of valuable sports memorabilia and offers a platform for young card dealers aged 12-22.
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Iowa Raptor Project: Live Birds of Prey Presentation
The event features a live presentation by the Iowa Raptor Project, allowing participants to learn about and observe several species of raptors up close, with discussions on conservation topics.
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Trivia - Opening Doors
Gather your brightest minds for an out-of-this-world trivia showdown! Compete in 10 rounds of exciting questions across a galaxy of topics for stellar cash prizes and ultimate bragging rights.
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Trivia - Opening Doors
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Winter Bounce Festival at Five Flags Center
The Winter Bounce is a three-day family-friendly event featuring a variety of activities hosted at the Five Flags Center in Dubuque.
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Steeple Square Euchre Gathering
The Steeple Square Euchre Party features an afternoon of card games, food including barbeque pork sandwiches, and chances to win prizes, all in a welcoming community setting.
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Women Veterans Duckpin Bowling Event
This event invites women veterans to participate in a Duckpin bowling activity as part of the Tri-state Women Warriors' March EmpowHERment Series.
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That Arena Rock Show at Q Casino
That Arena Rock Show delivers a high-energy theatrical tribute to classic rock anthems from the 70s and 80s.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
If you want to master something, teach it. If you want to learn something, do it.
~ Richard Feynman
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