Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 7th of August.
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🎭 Culture
Kurt Strand, president and CEO of the Dubuque County Historical Society and the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium, announced he will retire in late 2026 or early 2027 after nine years of leadership.
The board is now searching for his replacement — aiming for a smooth transition at the museum.
🎓 Education
Volunteers filled Audubon Elementary School this week to pack backpacks for more than 3,600 local students as part of St. Mark Youth Enrichment’s annual ‘Apples for Students: Fill the Bag’ drive — a program that eases back-to-school supply costs.
🌲 Environment
Hikers near Deer Dike Park in Dubuque noted five plastic-wrapped dog waste bags at the trailhead — a sign of ongoing improper disposal on local paths.
The report urges dog owners to pack out waste to protect outdoor spaces.
🏛️ Government
The Julien Dubuque Bridge will reopen to normal traffic today at 6 p.m. as crews finish painting and sealing the deck; however, the eastbound lane remains closed on working days until late September.
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