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Friday, July 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Dubuque. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Dubuque teen Lorenzo Cruz pleaded guilty last week to two felony charges tied to an officer-involved shooting on Christmas Eve in the 500 block of Nevada Street—he threatened officers with a knife, was wounded in his shoulder and arm and will face a sentencing hearing on July 28th. Radio Dubuque
- ➤ A Dubuque County deputy who was shot during a traffic stop early Tuesday morning along Highway 151 near Cascade was sent home after treatment at Mercy Hospital—transferred from University of Iowa Hospitals—and investigators said details remain limited as the driver, who was shot and killed, has not been identified. Radio Dubuque
- ➤ A Dubuque man with 11 prior felony convictions was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after he fired his pistol during an argument on a porch on August 4th, with the bullet passing through a home's front wall and lodging in its living room wall—he fled the scene and was arrested on August 16th. KWWL
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Iowa Department of Education awarded nearly $258,000 to five groups to fund Local College and Career Access Networks for the 2025-26 academic year — the Attendance Matters network in Dubuque County will work to reduce chronic absenteeism and help students advance to college. KWWL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Data from Iowa’s Department of Human Services shows that in 2024, 7,420 Dubuque County residents used SNAP, a 32.4% drop from 10,984 in 2015. The program allocated $15,011,402 in 2024 as compared to $14,666,572 in 2015—indicating a slight funding increase despite fewer participants. Dubuque Times
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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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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.
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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.
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Live Animals with Dubuque County Conservation
6-7 p.m. — Dubuque County Library - Asbury Branch — Free entry — Engage with turtles, snakes, and salamanders guided by local conservationists.
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Wayland Live Concert
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