Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 27th of August.
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🏘️ Community
Dubuque will launch a multi-phase campaign to raise $1.5 million to restore Eagle Point Park following a $750,000 grant from the Jeffris Family Foundation, which aims to preserve the park’s Alfred Caldwell-designed structures — including tennis court renovations and roof replacements.
🎓 Education
The Dubuque Community School District hosted its first community focus group Wednesday night after unveiling three scenarios to cut $14.8 million over four years.
Superintendent Amy Hawkins explained that options include closing schools and additional sessions are scheduled, with recommendations expected this fall.
🌲 Environment
A lunar eclipse will create a blood moon tonight over Iowa, starting at 8:23 p.m. with peak viewing just after 11 p.m.+ The display will continue into early Friday morning if skies remain clear.
🏥 Health
Iowa children face new limits on Instagram and Facebook from a state settlement that will bring over $135 million from Meta to help protect kids from negative health effects.
The rules include a curfew from midnight to 6 a.m., blocked push notifications during school hours, and removed like counts.
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