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Wednesday, October 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Dubuque. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of October.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local history fans will attend the free Dubuque Area History Expo on Sunday from 1 to 4 at the Loras College Alumni Campus Center, where nearly 20 organizations will display exhibits. Local experts will present two sessions as the event is coordinated by the Carnegie-Stout Public Library and Loras College Center for Dubuque History. Radio Dubuque
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ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today the Iowa Geological Survey is in the third year of a five-year project mapping 900 miles of levees to find weak spots that could lead to flooding. Jason Vogelgesang drives a special vehicle that scans soil and sediment—his work helps guide cities when funds become available for repairs. KCRG
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Dubuque City Council approved spending $2.4M in tax funds to keep daily Chicago flights operating through June while local businesses may add $750,000 and the city set aside $100,000 for marketing. Denver Air Connection will adjust its schedule starting November 1—departing at 7:15 a.m. to better serve business travelers. WJOD
- ➤ Crews will close the Black Hawk Bridge at 7 a.m. on October 20th, ending vehicle travel over the Mississippi River in Lansing. The Iowa and Wisconsin Departments of Transportation are building ferry landings—set for free car service to start in early November—while demolition of the old bridge begins. KCRG
- ➤ Today, Dubuque voters cast ballots in the Primary Election for two city races — the mayor race with incumbent Brad Cavanaugh, Jason Davis, and Deb Borley, and the City Council Ward 1 contest with newcomers Carmen Hernandez, Tyson Leyendecker, and DeLano Cain-Watson — with the top two in each race moving to the November ballot; polling places are open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:30 p.m. Radio Dubuque
- ➤ The Dubuque Police Department is pushing for a study to fix its overcrowded workspace, where 50 officers share just four workstations with the county sheriff — the study will look at expansion, security, and vehicle access while a recent public hearing noted the project is not in the 2026 budget. KWWL
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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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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.
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Attitude of Gratitude
Join us on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at the Grand River Center for Opening Doors’ Annual Attitude of Gratitude Gala, an unforgettable evening of inspiration, community, and celebration. Together we’ll honor 25+ years of healing, hope, and home with live music, gourmet dining, auctions, powerful resident stories, and a special tribute to Carol Gebhart's retirement, all while raising vital funds to empower women and change lives.
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