Good morning, Dubuque.

Local families can enjoy a packed Halloween month with events including Cornerstone Church’s Fall Fest on Sunday, Oct.

11 at 830 Nixon Street with games, a pumpkin drop and balloon pigs; Kennedy Mall’s trick or treat on Oct. 17 and Texas Roadhouse’s event on Oct. 19 add more festive fun.

The Dubuque Community Y will host its 21st annual Glimmer of Hope fundraiser on Friday, Oct.

16 (5 to 11) at the Hotel Julien to raise funds for its emergency shelter and 24/7 support program for women and families in crisis with a silent and live auction and music.

A WalletHub study finds that Iowa ranks 15th overall for safety, with top marks in personal, financial, road, and workplace safety but low scores in emergency preparedness and bullying.

The study uses 52 key indicators across five safety categories.

A giant inflatable pumpkin broke loose Tuesday afternoon on Main Street in Dubuque and forced an SUV to swerve — police urge residents to secure their decorations to avoid similar incidents.

The Dubuque Community School District facilities task force will soon recommend a consolidation plan to save $17 million by the 2030-31 school year—Before We Decide is calling for a pause and will address concerns at a board meeting Monday night.

The board is set to vote on Nov. 9.

According to HUD data, public housing in Dubuque County was fully occupied in 2025 by 40 households totaling 74 residents.

Households paid an average of $404 for rent and utilities and earned about $19,525 annually.

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly met with educators at the Iowa State Education Association headquarters Thursday to support gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand.

She highlighted her success in bipartisan school funding and criticized GOP candidate Zach Lahn’s plan for public education.

The Iowa Finance Authority awarded $2 million to rehabilitate 10 housing units at Dubuque’s historic Henry-Stout Senior Apartments — housed in the former YMCA — as part of a $6.4 million state funding initiative to support 42 units and expand services for homeless or at-risk Iowans.

Iowa Community College Athletic Conference signed a three-year deal to host the Region 11 Division II Baseball Tournament at Field of Dreams Ballpark in Dyersville starting May 13, 2027 (new formats are planned in May 2028 and May 2029).

Iowa’s Hawkeyes are expected to start quarterback Jeremy Hecklinski tonight at Washington after Hank Brown sprained his shoulder and is questionable, coach Kirk Ferentz said.

Hecklinski led practice well + he is slated to begin as the team faces a Big Ten road game.