Good morning, Dubuque.

Today, Cottingham & Butler employees receive a new childcare option as New Horizon Academy opened just across from the main campus to serve up to 200 children from infants to kindergarteners with priority enrollment and subsidized tuition.

The facility—designed to ease the local childcare shortage—features a dozen classrooms, a STEAM lab, and a playground that doubles as a splash pad during summer.

The City of Dubuque Parks and Recreation Commission is accepting park name proposals for a new park in the South Pointe neighborhood — proposals must follow the city’s Park & Recreation Facility Naming Policy and can be submitted online or by picking up a paper form at the parks office on Central Avenue.

During this year's session, the Iowa Legislature and governor's office used Legible — an Iowa-based AI program — to help track and evaluate bills, making Iowa one of the first states to use AI in the legislative process.

The program supported House caucus staff by streamlining document review and bill tracking as lawmakers handled more than 2,000 pieces of legislation.

Iowa officials said that names from the state were among about 70 recovered from a fake police vehicle used in a targeted shooting that killed a Minnesota lawmaker on Saturday—no Iowa legislator appears on the list—and state law enforcement privately contacted those affected.

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.

Breakthrough Basketball Skills Camp

Daily — Clarke University — Cost varies — Enhance your shooting and ball handling skills through intensive training and expert coaching.

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.

Maurice Benard Live

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Mississippi Moon Bar at Diamond Jo Dubuque — $ — Celebrate over 30 years of Maurice Benard as Sonny Corinthos with an engaging live event.

CCC 2025 Dubuque Puzzle Palooza

5:30-10 p.m. — Backpocket Dubuque — Registration required — Compete with your team for puzzles and enjoy food, drinks, and raffles for a good cause.