Good morning, Dubuque.

Customers lined up at Dubuque’s DaaBIN Store on Wednesdays when the doors opened at 9 a.m. to grab a 19-gallon bag for $10 — the store at 4470 Dodge Street offers mixed items and restocks on Thursdays and Fridays.

Yesterday Mae Hingtgen filed papers to run for a four year term on the Dubuque Community School Board—she is the executive director of the East Central Intergovernmental Association.

She is set to appear as a candidate in the November election.

The City of Dubuque Planning Services is asking residents for input on a new outdoor community space planned to replace a temporary parking lot in the historic Millwork District.

The online survey is open until October 12th + in-person sessions will be held in November and December to help shape the design.

Dubuque Mayor Brad Cavanagh will give the annual State of the City address next Friday at 8:30 in the Grande Ballroom at Hotel Julien—residents must register by contacting the Chamber of Commerce to attend.

Iowa Highway 3 between Boy Scout Road and Sageville will begin construction on Monday and continue through mid-November—this project will see the road remain open in winter but fully close next spring around April 1 for reconstruction.

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.

2025 Distinguished Alumni Celebration

6 PM — Loras College Library — Free entry — Celebrate distinguished alumni recipients with cocktails and awards.

UTL – Fall Fun Show

10 AM – 3 PM — Dubuque County Fairgrounds & Event Center — Doubled fees apply — Enjoy a makeup show featuring double judged series in pleasure, ranch, and speed events.

American Musical Celebration

2:00 – 3:30 PM — Five Flags Center — Ticketed event — Celebrate the brilliance of American music with the Dubuque Symphony Orchestra featuring Bernstein's lively Overture to Candide.

Colors in Motion Quilt Show

12-7 p.m. — Grand Ballroom — Adults $10, Children $5 — Discover vibrant quilts and local talent featuring the Cable Car Quilt Guild.

Samantha Fish Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — Mississippi Moon Bar at Diamond Jo Dubuque — Ticket prices vary — Experience live music from the talented Samantha Fish featuring new tracks.