Good morning, Dubuque.

The Iowa Court of Appeals denied the appeal of 26-year-old Romell Enoch—accused of the 2021 murder of Kylie Duster in Dubuque—and upheld his conviction, with lawyers noting that the evidence—alleged to be insufficient for a first-degree charge—did not meet legal standards.

Southern rust, a fungal disease affecting corn, is spreading in Iowa as a wet summer with heavy July rains creates ideal conditions for the fungus—experts at Iowa State say nearly half of the counties have reported cases and the impact on yields will be seen at harvest.

The Dubuque County Conservation Board accepted a bid to pave a two-mile section of Heritage Trail from Dyersville Trail Head to Prier Road—possibly extending to Holy Cross Road—with a $500,000 federal grant funding the project.

Construction will begin next August and finish in November.

Bryant Worrell transferred from Boston College to join the Hawkeyes as a long snapper and will compete with redshirt freshman Ike Speltz—he plans to play in every game as Iowa prepares for its season opener on Aug.

30 at Kinnick Stadium. The Virginia native also played at Old Dominion and Emory & Henry before coming to Iowa.

8th Annual Avery Founders Foundation Gala

6-10 p.m. — Q Casino — Ticketed event — An inspiring evening supporting local families on their cancer journeys through elegant dining and a live auction.

Extreme Weather Insights with Reed Timmer

7:30-9 p.m. — Five Flags Center — Ticket prices vary — Discover the thrilling world of storm chasing with renowned meteorologist Reed Timmer.

Iowa Big Hero Charity Golf Outing

10 AM – 7 PM — Dubuque Golf & Country Club — Entry fee required — Enjoy a round of golf while supporting Little Heroes League in aiding medically complex children.

Dubuque Oktoberfest

11 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Back Waters Stage — Free entry — Celebrate the 16th year of Oktoberfest with music, food, games, and even Wiener Dog Races.

Owning Your Awesome — She Unites

6:30-8:30 p.m. — The Innovation Lab — Donation-based — Empower women to embrace their strengths and boost confidence through an engaging workshop.

Josh Meloy Live

8–9:30 p.m. — Mississippi Moon Bar at Diamond Jo Dubuque — Ticket prices vary — Experience an evening of soulful tunes from Oklahoma's own Josh Meloy as he showcases his latest album.