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Saturday, August 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Dubuque. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Dubuque Regional Humane Society has reached its capacity with a nearly 25% occupancy jump since June, leaving some cats in pop-up crates—staff urge the community to donate, adopt, foster or volunteer, and note that adoption fees drop to as low as $20 through the end of August. KCRG
- ➤ With school beginning next week, Triple-A Iowa's Brian Ortner urges local drivers to put phones down and drive safely—using the A-B-C rule for school zone safety. He also advises parents to discourage distracted walking near traffic—especially near bus stops. Radio Dubuque
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Dubuque police say an Asbury cycle rider was injured Tuesday afternoon near 3:20 on Decorah Street — 36-year-old Benjamin Shatto was turning onto Avoca Street when a vehicle driven by 59-year-old Darren Garrity, backing out of a driveway, collided with him and Shatto was taken by private vehicle to Mercy Hospital. Radio Dubuque
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Dubuque police arrested 52-year-old James Bodish Wednesday evening after he allegedly hit a man on the head with a metal pipe at a Hy-Vee gas station on South Locust Street and drove off with a pickup truck and trailer— the injured man was taken to Mercy Hospital and Bodish now faces first degree robbery charges. Radio Dubuque
HOME NEWS
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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