Good morning, Dubuque.

Dubuque Visiting Nurse Association led local non-profits in 2024 by reporting $2,762,018 in government grant revenue, which made up 72.7% of its $3,801,572 total revenue; other groups saw notable revenue shifts from the previous year.

Gary Dolphin established a $2500 journalism scholarship fund to support students, awarding five recipients yesterday at the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque.

Future applicants can learn more about the next round on the Foundation's website.

Clarke University announced that it will use a $20,000 grant from NetVUE to bring college and community officials together for professional development and discussions on vocation and mission.

Faculty and employers will join panel discussions + a workshop to plan future curriculum changes and strengthen local ties.

Dubuque Area Convention And Visitors Bureau led local nonprofits with a $499,236 increase in government grant revenue for the 2024 tax year, based on IRS Form 990 filings (data that may not include every nonprofit).

Residents raised concerns about Eagle Point Park's upkeep at a Tuesday Parks and Recreation Commission meeting in Dubuque when over two dozen speakers pressed officials to prioritize better landscaping + repair aging shelters, prompting calls for a budget review and long-term preservation of the historic park.