Good morning, Dubuque.

Nyla is a 2-year-old lap dog from the Dubuque Regional Humane Society ready for a forever home—she prefers to be the only pet—and visitors can meet her by stopping by during walk-in hours or scheduling an appointment at 4242 Chavenelle Road.

Residents in Dubuque can share ideas on new play equipment and rubber surfacing upgrades at Gay Park, Jefferson Park, Madison Park and near Fuhrman Pavilion at Louis Murphy Park.

The City of Dubuque Parks and Recreation Department is gathering feedback via online surveys open until October 30—this input will guide equipment selection before installation planned for spring 2026.

Fall colors in Iowa are coming later this year because trees are holding onto their green longer due to warm weather and dry conditions.

Iowa DNR forester Mark Vitosh said some leaves may turn brown (skipping the bright reds and oranges) and that the peak in Eastern Iowa will likely occur later in October (with spots such as Linn County showing early hints).

The Dubuque County Public Health Department will host a public meeting on cancer in Dubuque County on Monday, October 27th from 6 to 7 at Roosevelt Middle School—attendees can also join online via Zoom.

The meeting is part of the Cancer in Iowa: 99 Counties Project and will feature Dr. Whitney Zahnd from the University of Iowa.

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.