Good morning, Dubuque.

The Dubuque Drug Task Force is hosting National Drug Takeback Day at the Dubuque Fire Training Facility on Public Safety Way from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on October 25th—inviting residents to safely dispose of unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medications, syringes, and other items in their original containers when possible.

Health experts from across the country met today in Ankeny to discuss Iowa’s rising cancer rates—the fastest growing in the nation—and to focus research on factors like smoking, alcohol, obesity, and pesticide exposure.

They also warned that federal funding cuts to the National Cancer Institute could challenge efforts to track and study cancers such as melanoma, lung, breast, and prostate.

The Dubuque Fighting Saints set a franchise record by scoring 11 goals in an 11—4 rout of the Chicago Steel on Pink the Rink night, with Hayden Russell tying the team record for points in one game.

The team, who improved to a 7—0 start this season, will face the Muskegon Lumberjacks on Friday and Saturday at Trinity Health Arena.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.