Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of October.
Good morning, Dubuque.
🌲 Environment
Dubuque County Conservation is taking ownership of a 116 acre property near Cascade that includes a lake to create a new outdoor recreation area.
The project may allow for trails and boating opportunities and welcomes public input on its future features.
🏛️ Government
Iowa residents will set their clocks back on November 2nd from 2am to 1am to gain an extra hour of sleep as they follow the national Daylight Saving Time routine.
Lawmakers have discussed making the change permanent but Dubuque will continue the twice-a-year clock adjustments until any new law is passed.
🏥 Health
A nearly $3 million expansion at Crescent Community Health Center will add specialized dental services and cut patient wait times to a few weeks by boosting its capacity with more dental chairs and specialists — public and private donations funded the upgrade.
The center is offering tours today from 4 to 6 p.m.
📰 Real Estate
Iowa Realtors reported that in September the housing market saw renewed activity as new listings increased by 7.2% statewide and by 15.6% in Dubuque County—sparked by expected interest rate decreases.
The statewide median sale price rose 6.5% to $245,000 while Dubuque County reached $261,000, showing a growing demand for homes.
🏈 Sports
The Iowa women's basketball team has added players from all over the country and world, including Oregon, California, Alaska, Atlanta and the Dominican Republic — the team will play an exhibition game on Oct.
30 and a season opener on Nov. 3 with sold-out season tickets. Coach Jan Jensen said the young team brings versatility with nine sophomores and freshmen as they get ready for the season.
🎉 Dubuque Events
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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.
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.
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.
🏠 Dubuque Real Estate
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