Good Day
Dubuque
Tuesday, October 14th, 2025
Good morning, Dubuque. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 14th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Declan, a 1-year-old, 43-pound dog with a goofy smile, is now healthy and available for adoption at Dubuque Regional Humane Society (4242 Chavenelle Road) with a reduced fee of $125 under the Tackle Dog Homelessness promotion. He loves meeting new people and may do best with a confident canine companion who can help him adjust. WJOD
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Western Dubuque School Board is holding a public hearing today to decide whether to issue nearly $42-million in bonds for renovating Drexler Middle School in Farley & the proposed improvements include a new secure entrance, classrooms, commons area, cafeteria & a wrestling room. Radio Dubuque
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Dubuque Public Works Department announced that residents can schedule a leaf collection appointment from Oct. 13 through Nov. 26 to have leaves, pine needles, and pine cones removed from curbs following strict guidelines (service costs start at $20 per 40-bag equivalent with extra charges for additional bags). WJOD
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A $28.2 million flood prevention project in Dubuque is on hold after a 2020 fertilizer spill raised concerns about water contamination. An environmental study is underway and project delays may extend completion until 2029—officials are reviewing the water quality issues. KCRG
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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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Randy's Cheeseburger Picnic Comedy Show
8-9:30 p.m. — Smokestack — Tickets starting at $30 — Enjoy a night of laughter and shenanigans with Randy from Trailer Park Boys.
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Dubuque Symphony Orchestra Concert
2:00 – 3:30 p.m. — Five Flags Center — Ticketed event — Experience the captivating sounds of Rachmaninoff and the talented musicians of Dubuque Symphony Orchestra.
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Drawing Portraits Workshop
6-8 p.m. — Bluff Strokes Art Center — $175 — Learn to capture the likeness of human subjects with confidence in this informative portrait drawing course.
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