Good morning, Dubuque.

CenturyLink will phase out landlines across Iowa next month by replacing old copper wires with an LTE-based VOIP system; customers can choose Connected Voice if they need a traditional phone and extra support will be provided for those less comfortable with change.

Field of Dreams in the Dyersville area will host the three-day Velocity Festival this weekend with Shinedown (Friday), Carrie Underwood (Saturday) and Creed (Sunday) drawing up to 30,000 concert goers; the event follows recent highlights like a Twins game and RAGBRAI.

State officials expanded a soil nitrogen testing project to Benton, Black Hawk, Grundy and Tama counties so farmers can get free kits to plan next year’s crops.

Local farmer Caleb Hamer in Traer is testing methods to keep nitrates out of Cedar River.

Iowa farmers can apply by Sept.

25 for NRCS programs that provide funds to improve soil, water and wildlife habitat — efforts that support both productive farming and healthy outdoor spaces.

The Iowa DNR is auctioning confiscated long guns and bows starting Sept.

12 with a preview event on Sept. 11 (6 to 8 p.m.). Buyers must have proper state and federal permits to bid on items sold as is.

Iowa HHS confirmed three new measles cases (totaling 22 this year) with most cases in southern areas.

Health officials urge residents to watch for fever, cough and rash symptoms.

Wapsie Valley secured a 36-18 win over East Buchanan today near Fairbank as the 2-0 team pulled ahead early and maintained their lead through strong play.

Dubuque Senior rallied from a 14-6 fourth quarter deficit to beat Waterloo West 18-14 today in a hard-fought game, moving both teams to a 1-1 record.

Dubuque Wahlert (1-1) rallied with 35 unanswered points to beat Anamosa (1-1) 49-7 in a game today, marking a strong if early season effort.