Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 25th of August.
Good morning, Dubuque.
🎓 Education
University of Dubuque announced a new master’s program in industrial and organizational psychology that teaches students to use research and data to study workplace challenges — including hiring practices and leadership strategies.
The program prepares graduates for roles in human resources, consulting and management.
🌲 Environment
Ken Miller of the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency said the county landfill can handle waste from a potential data center — waste similar to Linn County’s 10% annual intake from its project last year.
The Board of Supervisors will review the plan on Monday, Aug. 31.
🏛️ Government
County voters will decide on an $18M bond for park upgrades, water quality, and trail improvements on Nov.
3 following a unanimous board vote that set the measure on the ballot. The proposal allocates 40% for parks, 30% for water quality, and 30% for trails.
Crews are completing the final deck pour on the Mississippi River Bridge in Lansing today.
Traffic was briefly affected on Highways 9 and 26, and work on safety barriers plus the connecting roadway will continue until the bridge opens in the spring — officials say further updates are coming.
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