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Dubuque
Tuesday, June 10th, 2025
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Good morning, Dubuque. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 10th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Summer meal programs for children 18 and under in Dubuque began on June 9 and will run until August 8 at several community sites while select school sites serve meals from July 7 to August 1 (breakfast and lunch times vary). KCRG
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday night shortly after 10, the Epworth, Farley, and Centralia Fire Departments fought a fire at the Paul Mausser farm at 7728 Bierman Road near Epworth and crews put out the flames from a building with farm equipment and hay with damage estimated at $450,000—no injuries were reported and the cause is under investigation. Radio Dubuque
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Dubuque Community School Board met Monday night to consider a new policy that would ban personal electronic devices during class time—except for high school students allowed to use theirs in the cafeteria at lunch—and to review the contract and benefits for Superintendent Amy Hawkins. Radio Dubuque
- ➤ Today, Northeast Iowa Community College held its first Partners in Excellence event to honor six local employers for supporting education and workforce development. The event recognized Medical Associates, MercyOne, Fidelity Bank and Trust, Decker Precision Machining, Hormel Foods, and A.Y. McDonald — a sign of growing collaboration between the college and local businesses. KWWL
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Dubuque’s 2024 water quality report showed PFAS levels at 4.2 parts per trillion, exceeding the EPA advisory while no drinking water violations were reported — city officials are planning $15M in projects and a new deep well over the next five years to reduce PFAS from shallower wells. The efforts aim to ensure safe drinking water for residents. KCRG
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, Iowa DOT warned that a text scam falsely claims suspension of vehicle registration, loss of driving privileges, fines, and prosecution to trick residents into clicking harmful links—official texts come only from verified sources. Residents are advised not to respond to messages from unknown emails or international numbers. KCRG
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ University of Iowa Health Care has agreed to pay $3.5 million to settle two malpractice lawsuits — one case involved a 63-year-old Dubuque man who died during surgery to repair a broken leg and the other settled a claim by a 60-year-old Argyle woman after a plastic surgery complication. The Gazette
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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.
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YMCA Golf Classic
11 AM – 4 PM — Thunder Hills Country Club — Fundraising event — Support local scholarships while enjoying a round of golf.
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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.
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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.
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Puppy Pals Live
6:00 – 7:30 PM — Five Flags Center — Family-friendly show — Enjoy a hilarious stunt dog show featuring rescued dogs.
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Breakthrough Basketball Skills Camp
Daily — Clarke University — Cost varies — Enhance your shooting and ball handling skills through intensive training and expert coaching.
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Women’s Group Monthly Luncheon
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — The Vault Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge — Free entry — Monthly gathering for food and fellowship supporting local missions.
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