Good Day
Dubuque
Wednesday, October 1st, 2025
Good morning, Dubuque. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bluey is a playful 2-year-old dog weighing 60 pounds who is available for adoption at the Dubuque Regional Humane Society on Chavenelle Road—he loves playing fetch and cuddling and families can call 563-582-6766 for more information. WJOD
- ➤ The Dubuque County Kids Expo—presented by Dubuque County Early Childhood—will take place this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Grand River Center in the Port of Dubuque where over 50 booths offer free resources and activities for families. Radio Dubuque
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Popeyes filed a lawsuit alleging that five Iowa locations operated by Asif Poonja and Jam Equities violated franchise agreements by failing an August inspection and continuing to use its name and branding—despite their contracts being terminated. The lawsuit seeks money damages and orders the stores in Coralville, Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, Dubuque and Waterloo to remove all Popeyes branding. KCRG
- ➤ Smokestack, a popular Dubuque bar and live music venue, will close at the end of the year as owners Susan Price and Scott Cornwell plan a new adventure fueled by rising costs—insurance, utilities, and maintenance. The building is up for sale and they hope a future owner will continue keeping it open to the public. KCRG
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Families can bring their stuffed animals for a check-up at the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium’s first ever Pawspital on Saturday, October 11 (9:30 a.m. to noon). The museum will also open a traveling exhibit called To the Moon: Snoopy Soars with NASA, which will be on display until April 2026. WJOD
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Local voters in the Vote No campaign asked the School Board for a cost estimate to renovate Washington Middle School — saying a remodel would cost much less than the nearly $122 million plan to tear down Washington and combine it with Jefferson — and they compared it to the recent $64 million renovation of Dubuque Senior High. Radio Dubuque
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Izaak Walton League launched a GoFundMe to raise $500,000 to keep Iowa’s water sensor network running, which measures nitrate, pH and oxygen levels in rivers and streams. University of Iowa researchers say without new funds the program will lose more sensors next summer — donors are encouraged to help by giving what they can. The Gazette
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2025 Distinguished Alumni Celebration
6 PM — Loras College Library — Free entry — Celebrate distinguished alumni recipients with cocktails and awards.
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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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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.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Joseph Campbell
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