Monday, September 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Dubuque. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 22nd of September.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Researchers have tested nearly 6,000 white oaks over the past decade but still have not found the cause—experts will continue tests in the next two years to learn why these mature trees are dying. Foresters warn that the loss of these valuable oaks may lead to a significant economic hit for Iowa’s timber market. The Gazette
- ➤ The Trappist Monks at New Melleray Abbey near Dubuque work with nature by tending gardens, planting trees, and making handmade caskets while building beaver dam analogs to slow water flow—efforts that protect land and support local jobs. They received over $3 million from the Forest Legacy Program to keep 1,456 acres forested and support their craft with international sales. The Gazette
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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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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.
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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.
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