Good morning, Dubuque.

Dubuque City Council approved $250,000 in Operating Support Grants for 20 local arts organizations and $35,000 in Special Projects Grants for six projects after independent experts reviewed the applications—competitive scoring determined the awards—and the funds will help boost local cultural efforts.

The Dubuque County Historical Society received nearly $24,000 from the City of Dubuque Arts and Cultural Affairs grant program to support its two museums—The National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium and the Mathias Ham Historic Site.

The funds will help run programs, exhibits, and outreach for 2026.

Mary Hoffman won $250,000 by claiming the sixth top prize in Iowa Lottery's 'Payline' scratch game—she bought the ticket at the Dubuque Fareway Store and collected her prize on Thursday at the lottery office in Cedar Rapids.

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.

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.

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.

Electric Avenue: 80s New Wave Night

8 PM – 2 AM — Mississippi Moon Bar at Diamond Jo Dubuque — Check event details for entry cost — Relive the energetic vibes of 1980s New Wave & Radio Pop.

Summer Final Party!

1-3 p.m. — Dubuque County Library - Asbury Branch — Free entry — Celebrate the end of Summer with an exciting party featuring the Absolute Science Mega Foam Blaster!

Live Music with Kristina Marie Castañeda

Evening — Frank O'Dowd's Irish Pub & Grill — Free entry — Experience the heartfelt melodies of Iowa's singer-songwriter Kristina Marie Castañeda in a cozy pub atmosphere.