Saturday, October 12th, 2024

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Good morning, Dubuque. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Dubuque County Fairgrounds and Speedway are organizing a fundraiser to send bottled water to Florida Hurricane Milton victims, with a friendly competition boosting donations. KWWL
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ In Dubuque County, a single gas station offered the lowest premium gas price at $3.65 per gallon as of Oct. 5, amidst fluctuating national prices and economic pressures. Dubuque Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At a town hall in Dubuque, Senator Bernie Sanders highlighted middle class concerns in Iowa, criticized John Deere's layoffs and outsourcing, and expressed support for workers and Vice President Kamala Harris. KWWL
- ➤ Dubuque plans to modernize its parking system by the end of 2025, replacing more than 2,000 on-street meters with payment kiosks and equipping garages with license plate readers. Radio Dubuque
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Senior kicker Nathan Schiesl scored a 27-yard field goal in overtime, leading Wahlert to a 17-14 victory over West Delaware, moving closer to a 3A District 3 title. KWWL
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Spooky Glow Ceramics Painting Party
Experience a fun-filled day of ceramic painting with glow-in-the-dark paints during a special spooky themed event.
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Region 6 SAFECON 2024 at Dubuque Regional Airport
Experience collegiate aviation competition and education at the annual Region 6 SAFECON, hosted by the University of Dubuque.
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State of Main Street Awards Celebration in Dubuque
Celebrate the outstanding achievements in downtown Dubuque over the past year at the State of Main Street Awards, featuring dinner, refreshments, and a formal presentation.
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Givens MD | Faces Medspa Anniversary Celebration
Celebrate the anniversary of Givens MD | Faces Medspa with sips, appetizers, and exclusive medspa giveaways while learning about top skincare procedures.
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VNA Breastfeeding Support Group
Mothers providing breast milk can receive support and weight checks in this free bi-weekly group facilitated by Lactation Counselors.
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Not Quite Brothers Concert
Experience an engaging musical performance by Not Quite Brothers at the Q Casino Q Showroom in Dubuque, IA.
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Witch Forest Paint Party
Experience a fun in-studio paint party with a spooky twist, complete with glowing masterpieces under blacklights and costume contests.
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Glow-in-the-Dark Ceramics Painting Party
Experience a fun and spooky day of ceramic painting under black lights at Captured on Canvas, with the opportunity to earn loyalty points for future events.
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Glimmer of Hope
The Dubuque Community Y invites you to the 19th annual Glimmer of Hope event, Thursday, October 24 at Hotel Julien, with all proceeds going to support the Y's Crisis Services and emergency shelter.
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Glimmer of Hope
The Dubuque Community Y invites you to the 19th annual Glimmer of Hope event, Thursday, October 24 at Hotel Julien, with all proceeds going to support the Y's Crisis Services and emergency shelter.
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USA Hockey NTDP U-18 vs. Dubuque Fighting Saints
Experience an exciting ice hockey matchup between the USA Hockey NTDP U-18 team and the Dubuque Fighting Saints at the Dubuque Ice Arena.
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