Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 25th of July.
Good morning, Dubuque.
🏘️ Community
RAGBRAI riders rode 42.5 miles from Independence to Dyersville today, climbing over 1,400 feet and visiting local landmarks such as the Field of Dreams site.
They will head toward Dubuque tomorrow as Dyersville remains the last overnight stop before entering the Mississippi.
🌲 Environment
Southern corn rust has been confirmed in six eastern Iowa counties, and experts report that hotter, drier summer weather is keeping the disease at low levels compared to last year.
Farmers are advised to keep an eye on their fields as conditions may change over the next two weeks.
🏛️ Government
County leaders in Dubuque are drafting new rules for data center development while a 12-month moratorium is in place.
A local group (Data Center Accountability for the Citizens of Dubuque County) collected over 8,000 petition signatures and now seeks a meeting with county supervisors to offer its input.
🏥 Health
Iowa hospitals ranked ninth in a nationwide survey on patient experience, earning an average of 3.74 stars from over 3,165 hospitals between July 2024 and June 2025.
Hospitals in ten local communities earned a 5-star rating for care, communication, and cleanliness.
🏈 Sports
Riders on RAGBRAI LIII arrived in Dyersville on Friday after a 40-mile ride and will leave today for a final 34-mile leg to Dubuque.
Teen cyclist Ian Cronk and first-time rider Rob Heilbron said the shorter route felt refreshing compared to Thursday's longer leg.
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