Good morning, Dubuque.

The Dubuque Community School District held its third meeting to gather feedback on reorganization plans after the 2027-2028 school year, which include closing Jefferson Middle School and potentially Washington Middle School to save $4 million (input is being collected amid enrollment declines). A follow-up meeting is set for 2 p.m. (location TBD).

Jefferson Middle School in Dubuque will now start classes on Tuesday, Sept.

1 after restoration work from a fire took longer than expected — officials announced the change after emailing parents and updating Facebook.

Land and Water Fest returns Sunday, Sept.

20 at the Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens in Marshall Park—featuring music, storytelling and art that support local conservation. Donations will fund projects for river monitoring and an upcoming environmental film award.

Dubuque County Public Health advises residents to check their measles vaccination status as cases have increased in neighboring areas (including Grant County, WI).

Officials recommend confirming two MMR doses and contacting the DVNA at 563-556-6200 or visiting 660 Iowa St. for further details.

Three Iowa Hawkeyes appeared on ESPN’s Top 100 college football players list with senior linemen Kade Pieper ranked 40, Trevor Lauck ranked 54, and senior defensive back Zach Lutmer ranked 72.

They will host the Buckeyes at Kinnick Stadium Saturday, Oct. 3.