Saturday, August 30th, 2025

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Good morning, Dubuque. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of August.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Law enforcement and concert organizers are urging patience as nearly 20,000 people plan to attend the Field of Dreams concert series near Dyersville over the weekend, with gates opening at 9 a.m. on both days. Traffic is expected to peak from 3 to 6 p.m. — visitors should plan extra time since shuttle service has been cancelled. KCRG
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ College and K-12 students ride free on the Jule bus during school days in Dubuque; college students must show an I.D. (2025-26) and 6th through 12th graders need a student I.D. (third year of the free fare program). Radio Dubuque
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local officials in Dubuque say political yard signs must be 32 square feet or less and placed away from public right-of-ways—if a sign is posted in the wrong spot, it will be moved back to private property with a violation notice. The rules also forbid signs on trees, utility poles or medians—campaigners must follow these guidelines during elections. WJOD
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Cedar Rapids Kennedy beat Dubuque Hempstead 42-20 in the season opener today. KWWL
- ➤ West Delaware defeated Marion 35-0 on Friday night at West Delaware High School—senior Jack Cantwell rushed for 150 yards and scored 2 touchdowns—while Austin Schnieders added 2 scores. The Hawks held Marion to 106 yards and forced 3 turnovers—showing a dominant performance on both offense and defense—setting a strong tone for their season opener. The Gazette
- ➤ On Friday night, Alburnett beat Center Point-Urbana 14-0 at Rogers Field, and Laken Caves scored two second-half touchdowns—renewing a rivalry not played since 1995. The Gazette
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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St. Vincent DePaul Run/Walk/Bike for the Poor
9-11 a.m. — Heritage Pond / Heritage Trail — Support a great cause while enjoying a 5km or 5 mile run or bike ride.
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