Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 12th of June.
Good morning, Dubuque.
Owner Carl Busch of EJ’s Wine Shop and Tasting Room turned a racial profiling incident into a fundraiser for the Multicultural Family Center, raising $995 from t-shirt sales and pledging extra donations if milestones are met — the fundraiser closes Sunday, June 14.
Friends of Dubuque Parks is a volunteer group that supports parks through advocacy, coordination and fundraising; it will host a kickoff clean-up at Eagle Point Park on Saturday, June 27 and a post-RAGBRAI clean-up at A.Y.
McDonald Park with first-Wednesday meetings at 5:30 at Bread of Life Presbyterian Church.
County fairs across Iowa will host national acts this summer, with events like Dubuque County Fair featuring Dylan Marlowe (with special guest Atlus Sleep Theory) on Thursday, July 30 at 7 p.m. local audiences can look forward to a season of grandstand shows.
John Deere will hire 30 workers at Dubuque Works and recall 20 employees at Davenport Works this month to meet rising demand for construction and forestry equipment, according to a press release.
The recalls follow earlier adjustments that have raised total workforce numbers above 400 since January.
The Iowa State Parks Passport program invites Iowans to earn points by visiting participating parks until Oct.
31 — rewards include a camping discount, state park koozie, and tote bag — offering a fresh way to explore local natural beauty. The program runs statewide, inspiring adventurous outings across Iowa.
Disco Brunch with DJ SaladSpinner
9 AM - 1 PM — Convivium Urban Farmstead — Free entry — Keep the disco alive with classic hits and fresh food as you dance and enjoy the vibes.
Music on the Mound: Men's Choir of Auvignon
6-7 p.m. — Sinsinawa Mound Center — Free entry — Experience an evening of enchanting French choral music in a sacred and intimate space.
DCW Presents: Welcome to Dub City
6-9 p.m. — Grand River Convention Center — PG-13 suggested — Witness the debut of Dubuque's first professional wrestling company in an action-packed evening.
Whiskey Myers Concert
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Back Waters Amp — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of Southern rock with Whiskey Myers in a lively atmosphere.
DCI: Drum Corps International
7 p.m. — Dalzell Field — Ticket prices vary — Experience the thrilling performances of top drum corps in an electrifying atmosphere.
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