Good morning, Dubuque.

Volunteers and city officials are addressing concerns at Eagle Point Park today as a cleanup event begins near the tennis courts parking lot (8:30 a.m. to noon) while nearly $1 million in upgrades is planned to restore historic features.

Iowa’s SNAP hotline will face a federal funding cut on Oct.

1 as food banks must cover an extra $170,000; the hotline helped over 40,000 callers last year (most referred by HHS) and food banks plan to seek donor support to fill the gap.

Hy-Vee raised $295,935 through its Back-to-School Community Food Drive held from Aug.

15 to 23, donating funds to local food banks to help families manage rising school supply costs. The campaign was boosted by a $100,000 pledge by Hy-Vee and matching customer donations.

University of Dubuque restructured its academic organization from one seminary, one college and 17 departments to one seminary, two colleges and five schools to support growing programs in aviation, engineering and medical science.

Faculty took interim leadership roles so students can continue studies without interruption.

Dubuque School officials say Jefferson Middle School will open one day later than planned after ongoing restoration and clean-up work from a classroom fire; the north wing addition will remain closed until after Labor Day to ensure safety.

IC West edged City High 30-29 in a close Battle for the Boot game held today, sparking excitement among local sports fans.

The win highlighted the teams' tenacity in a well-fought contest.