Good morning, Dubuque.

Dubuque is set to welcome between 20 and 40 thousand RAGBRAI bicyclists this Saturday, and drivers are urged to follow modified routing including street closures, parking restrictions and designated vehicle crossings — Pennsylvania Avenue stays open for westbound traffic.

Dubuque Oktoberfest will be held at the Back Waters Stage at Q Casino this Saturday, Sept.

19, with live entertainment, a ceremonial keg march, polka dancing and a wiener dog parade. Entry is free, but donations to Camp Albrecht Acres are accepted.

Nearly 100 Prairie Farms workers lost their jobs at the White Hill Cheese Plant and a manufacturing center about a half-hour east of Dubuque in Shullsburg; local leaders said supply to Shullsburg Creamery will remain unaffected and compared the layoffs to past mining closures.

Ringneck Ridge in Dubuque County offers a two-mile loop trail with a restored hidden pond and blooming sunflowers (secured by local conservation groups since 2005) that welcomes hikers, birdwatchers, anglers, and hunters for peaceful outdoor recreation.

IPA Goes Local: Dubuque Area Pharmacy Association

6-7:30 p.m. — Grand River Convention Center — Free entry — Engage in networking and an educational session focused on actionable pharmacy practice solutions.