Good morning, Dubuque.

The Dock Dogs World Championships will return to downtown Dubuque at the Five Flags Civic Center during the first week of November.

The competition will run from November 4 through November 9 and feature about 450 human competitors and over 600 dogs in finals on Thursday night and Saturday and Sunday+ all events are free to attend.

Drivers using U.S. 20 in Dubuque must plan a detour when the Julien Dubuque Bridge closes for repairs starting July 6th, 2026.

The Iowa DOT said the full closure will last about one month with eastbound detours lasting up to three months while crews fix deck joints, paint the steel, seal the deck and replace the handrail — work needed to keep the bridge safe.

Platinum Holdings, which owns the Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark in the Port of Dubuque, is facing foreclosure as it owes nearly $10 million and a court-ordered Sheriff’s Sale is set for December 9 — the city, holding landlord status, has received several inquiries from investors and looks forward to working with new owners.

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.

TRU REV MMA Debut in Dubuque

7-11 p.m. — Grand River Convention Center — $ — TRU REV MMA makes its highly anticipated debut in Dubuque, Iowa!