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Dubuque
Friday, July 18th, 2025
Good morning, Dubuque. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Travis Luck, a U.S. Navy veteran and former special operations diver, will ride RAGBRAI to raise funds for veteran aviation training through his Boots to Wings fundraiser—he hopes his ride will help veterans get extra support when the GI bill falls short and find new purpose in aviation. KCRG
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A bicyclist was taken to Finley Hospital after he was struck on Tuesday morning at 11:30 near downtown Dubuque when the driver aged 45, Donald Knospe, failed to yield while turning left at the intersection of 16th Street and Central Avenue. Radio Dubuque
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ ReVosWel Lumber opened a full-service Dubuque location at 4480 Dodge St. that will celebrate a grand opening cookout on July 25th — offering a contractor lunch, giveaways, and a chance to see their in-house manufactured roof trusses, floor trusses, and wall panels, with a planned showroom expansion by early fall. The store aims to give builders and DIYers better access to quality products and expert design services. WJOD
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A judge reset the trial for Hiawatha man Logan Kimpton (19) accused of helping his roommate and another man kidnap, torture and murder Melody Hoffman on Feb. 17 after his attorney requested more depositions; the trial will begin on Nov. 18 in Linn County District Court. The Gazette
- ➤ A former Iowa nurse from Onawa, Sarah Ann Haptonstall, 47, was sentenced Thursday to 42 months in federal prison for stealing pain medications from nursing home patients, burglarizing homes for drugs, and committing bank fraud—she must repay over $8,000 in restitution and $5,000 in legal fees—while serving three years of supervised release. The Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Dubuque County Historical Society was awarded $23,850 from the City of Dubuque Arts & Cultural Affairs grant program to support the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium and the Mathias Ham Historic Site. KWWL
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The 2025 state high school softball tournament will be held at the Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge starting Monday, July 21 with quarterfinal games and will run through Friday, July 25 with consolation, semifinal and championship rounds. The schedule lists matchups for Classes 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A and 5A – including Cedar Rapids Xavier vs. Pella at 10 a.m. – with teams competing at set times. The Gazette
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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
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Q Casino + Resort — Free entry — Experience the high-energy blend of Country-Rock with Wayland and Too Hot For Leather.
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Kayaking at Heritage Pond
4:30-7:30 p.m. — Heritage Pond — RSVP required — Paddle along with naturalists for a refreshing kayaking experience in the serene surroundings of Heritage Pond.
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