Good morning, Dubuque.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.