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Friday, August 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Dubuque. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On August 7th, Dimensional Brewing Company and the River Museum relaunched Conservation Cream Ale during the Taste of Summer event, where guests sampled a beer that supports the museum's conservation and education programs—The ale will continue to be available on tap and at future events, including a special fundraiser on October 2nd. WJOD
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Police said a motorcycle passenger (21-year-old Analisa Cimino) was injured and taken to a hospital after a car driven by 26-year-old Tessa VanderBleek ran a stop sign and struck the bike at McDonald Drive and Crescent Ridge Court Tuesday evening; operator 23-year-old Jason Huling was also involved in the incident. Radio Dubuque
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ T-Mobile acquired UScellular’s wireless business for $4.4 billion on August 6, making phone service users in Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin part of the T-Mobile network. Customers keep the same plan (for now) as they begin to see improved 5G coverage and may receive future T-Mobile perks. WJOD
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Iowa Court of Appeals upheld the murder and robbery conviction of 26-year-old Chicago man Aaron Johnson for the February shooting death of 31-year-old Lonnie Burns on Rhomberg Avenue in Dubuque after his appeal alleging prosecutor misconduct was rejected. Radio Dubuque
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Rural Iowa teachers have reported that funding shortages and burnout are creating extra challenges in the classroom, with some paying for supplies out of pocket. A local foundation hosted a summit in Maquoketa to offer up to $1,000 in grants and share tips to prevent burnout. KCRG
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sunday marks five years since the derecho struck eastern Iowa on August 10th, 2020 — the storm killed three people and caused widespread damage with power outages lasting more than two weeks. This anniversary is highlighting the lasting impact of the severe weather event on Iowans. KCRG
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Iowa factory workers asked Senator Chuck Grassley about tariff changes and immigration policies during his visit to Cascade Manufacturing Company (a third-generation business) on Wednesday. The senator said rising costs from tariffs affect business operations and urged lawmakers to expand visa programs while decisions on these issues continue in Congress. KCRG
- ➤ The City of Dubuque announced that the 2025 pool season will soon end — Sutton Pool will have its final day of swimming on Sunday, August 17th and Flora Pool on Friday, August 22nd. Radio Dubuque
SHOP NEWS
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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!
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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.
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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.
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