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Monday, February 16th, 2026

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Good morning, Dubuque. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of February.

CULTURE NEWS

  • Ten Iowa festivals will run from March to May and offer art fairs, food tastings, vintage shows, and cultural parades — one event is set at the Dubuque County Fairgrounds.  WJOD

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • A new bill (House File 2171) before a full House vote would remove required vaccines for schoolchildren and stop schools from collecting vaccination records; its sponsor Rep. Zach Dieken argues that immunizations should remain a parental decision while health experts warn that lower vaccination rates could increase outbreak risks.  WJOD

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Thu, 2/19/26

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  • 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.

    Sat, 2/21/26

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  • Time Machine Tribute Concert

    8 p.m. — Diamond Jo Casino Dubuque — Ticket prices vary — Experience three musical genres in one electrifying night with this high-energy tribute project.

    Sat, 3/7/26

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  • Perennial Farm Gathering 2026

    1-3:45 p.m. — Grand River Convention Center — Registration required — Connect with land stewards and farmers through panels and workshops focused on advancing perennial agriculture.

    Wed, 3/11/26

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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