Good morning, Dubuque.

This summer, most Iowa McDonald’s locations will extend hours until midnight or later to serve late-night customers.

The chain will hire up to 375,000 workers and open 9,000 new restaurants by 2027 (excluding airports and malls).

A study using Google search data found that Iowans most often misspelled 'through'—with 28,000 searches showing the error—while other states recorded different common mistakes.

On Friday night, Iowa approved the House vs. NCAA settlement that lets schools share athlete revenue directly starting July 1, with up to $20.5 million expected for Iowa sports in 2025-26.

Athletic officials plan to cut travel costs plus add scholarships for women’s sports to meet Title IX while adjusting roster sizes and new NIL deal rules.

Reporters at The Gazette report Eastern Iowa players and former University of Iowa athletes are starting the 2025 baseball season in major and minor leagues—showing updated stats through Friday and noting key records in batting and pitching.

The review lists athletes on teams such as the Phillies, White Sox and Dodgers—highlighting their early performances on the field.

Chicago Live Concert

7 PM – 1 AM — Five Flags Center — Tickets on sale January 17th — Rock out to the legendary hits of Chicago during their 58th touring season.

YMCA Golf Classic

11 AM – 4 PM — Thunder Hills Country Club — Fundraising event — Support local scholarships while enjoying a round of golf.

Cruisin' for a Cause Car Show

11 AM – 3 PM — Dubuque County Fairgrounds & Event Center — Donations welcome — Enjoy a showcase of classic cars while supporting cancer patients through the Avery Foundation.

Recess: Bike Ride on Heritage Trail

10 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Heritage Pond / Heritage Trail — Free entry — Pedal along a scenic trail and connect with fellow women in a supportive environment.

Puppy Pals Live

6:00 – 7:30 PM — Five Flags Center — Family-friendly show — Enjoy a hilarious stunt dog show featuring rescued dogs.