Good morning, Dubuque.

Over 300 Alliant Energy customers in the University Hill area were without power for about 3 hours after a large limb fell on a power line near University and Alta Vista shortly after 4 a.m.—crews restored power by 7:30 a.m.

The U.S. Department of Education awarded the University of Dubuque a $1.32 million TRIO Student Support Services grant that will support efforts to boost retention and graduation rates for low-income, first-generation, and disabled students over the next five years—continuing a 15-year program that helped nearly 900 students last year.

The Dubuque Community School District held a job fair on Thursday to recruit about 70 hourly workers for roles in transportation, food and nutrition, buildings and grounds, and paraprofessional positions ahead of the school year.

The district will host a mobile registration and employment fair in early August using a retrofitted school bus — to register families and connect applicants with HR.

The Timber Rattlesnake is Iowa’s largest and most venomous snake and can grow up to five feet long—its rattle warns hikers of its presence.

Hikers are advised to stick to trails to avoid coming too close to a snake whose bite can be dangerous and needs prompt medical care.

Dubuque firefighters say none of the six stations have the four-person minimum recommended by the National Fire Protection Association — union president Will Sullivan and Fire Chief Amy Scheller explained that adding 10 new firefighters over the past three years did not solve the staffing shortage — and they warn the shortfall could compromise emergency response safety.

The City of Dubuque Public Works Department will begin spraying weed control on the land side and rip-rap areas of the flood control system starting Monday, July 28.

The work is expected to finish by Aug. 8 if the weather holds + residents are advised to keep children and pets away from the treated areas for 24 hours.

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.

Chair Yoga Session

11:15 a.m. — Dubuque County Library - Asbury Branch — Free entry — Stretch your body in a relaxed way with a full body workout from your chair.