Good morning, Dubuque.

On Thursday night, a fire broke out at Jefferson Middle School in Dubuque, and fire crews contained the blaze by 8:11 p.m. No injuries were reported and the school district is assessing damage to the third floor, roof and HVAC system.

Freshmen moved into Loras College on Thursday as upperclassmen provided support while transfer students will move in on Aug.

23 and classes begin on Aug. 24 — welcoming new Duhawks in Dubuque.

Early voting is underway in Dubuque for a special school board election on Sept.

8; voters will decide a new board member and whether to double the Physical Plant and Equipment Levy to fund school repairs — including faster air conditioning installation and secure entrances.

As students return to school next week, local officials warn about the rising use of e-bikes and scooters in school zones while AAA’s E-Ride Ready campaign offers free safety tips (including helmet use, local law, and age requirements) for safe commutes.

Students in Dubuque can ride Jule Transit free for the fourth straight year.

The offer applies to all seven local colleges as well as K-12 schools, and riders from sixth grade onward must show a valid school ID.

Dubuque Fire Department earned international reaccreditation after a five-year review tested its operations and service in Chicago; it remains one of only six accredited fire departments in Iowa.

With school starting soon, Dubuque County Health Department urges parents to get kids vaccinated with the two-dose MMR vaccine after measles cases were confirmed in nearby Grant County and central Iowa.

There are no confirmed cases in Dubuque yet, and officials stress that the vaccine is 97% effective.

Kailie Daum, a 27-year-old from Davenport, won the female 20-29 division at the Mines of Spain Trail Races half marathon in Dubuque on Aug.

8 with a time of 2:42:35 - she placed 79th overall.

Caleb Burjes won the male 20-29 division at Mines of Spain Trail Races 7-mile in Dubuque on Aug.

8, finishing 6th overall in 59:20. The 26-year-old from St. Paul, Minnesota claimed his victory in a notable age group.