Good morning, Dubuque.

A grease fire damaged Hangry Hobo in East Dubuque Saturday evening at 9:30 and a quick fire suppression system activation stopped the flames — no injuries were reported — while repair costs are estimated near $10,000.

Iowa reports a major reading gap: 71% of fourth-graders are proficient on state tests versus 29% on a national test.

In response, the state launched a 2024 literacy law to screen for reading problems and awarded $3.8 million to local schools & updated its assessment to boost learning.

After a $70M bond narrowly missed the 60% threshold, Dubuque schools proposed three facility scenarios saving between $2.14M and $4.63M.

The district will host focus groups on Aug. 26, 27, 30 and Sept. 2 at Roosevelt, Main Campus, Prescott and Irving plus accept feedback before recommending a plan in October.

On Aug. 8, 2026, Elliott Klauer won the male 30–39 division and finished 5th overall in the half marathon at Mines of Spain Trail Races in Dubuque — he clocked 1:36:24 and is from Bettendorf.

Andrew Shroll, a Cedar Falls resident, won the male 40-49 division in the 7 Mile race at Mines of Spain Trail Races in Dubuque on Aug.

8 — he finished in 1:04:52 and placed 10th overall, according to RunSignUp.