Good morning, Dubuque.

The Dubuque Regional Humane Society has introduced Jett, a 5-year-old, 80-pound dog available for adoption who does well with older kids and other dogs — he is looking for a calm, steady home in Dubuque.

Officials said lower attendance at last week's county fairs was due to hot, humid weather and fewer big-name concerts, with the Dubuque fair drawing about 40,000 people compared with roughly 49,000 last year—Jackson fair attendance dropped from 39,341 to about 35,500.

The University of Dubuque’s Wendt Center received a $355K grant from the Educating Character Initiative to expand its character and leadership programs.

The funding will support new projects—Pathways to Purpose and an expanded Character Scholars program—across 19 academic departments to strengthen the student experience.

Loras College appointed Dr. Sarah K.

Nytroe as its new Provost on July 30. She brings over 15 years of higher education leadership from her roles at DeSales University — where she co-led initiatives like university reaccreditation and a new general education curriculum.

The Dubuque recycling station moved from 925 Kerper Court to The Jule Operations and Training Center at 949 Kerper Blvd due to a planned construction project—officials from the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency said it will remain at this temporary site until the end of October.

The city of Dubuque seeks volunteers to fill two new Civil Service Commission positions—meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 4:15 p.m., and the board has expanded from three to five members after a change in Iowa law.

A Dubuque man said his landlord forced him to move from his month-to-month apartment at 605 Bluff Street—he complained to the city about a foul smell, piles of garbage, and a mice infestation in a vacant unit above.

City officials said state law bans retaliation and records show the landlord faced over 65 complaints since 2018.

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.