Good morning, Dubuque.

Crews dismantled the decommissioned water tower at Eagle Point Park on October 23 in Dubuque, and residents watched as heavy machinery removed its pieces—marking the end of a long-standing local landmark.

The Dubuque County Fair Association held its board election this week with Kevin Donovan, Mary Gansen, Amanda Gaul, Bill Hanten, Bob Hochrein, Phil Kruse and Amanda Wessels re-elected for three-year terms while Donna Schmitt was newly elected for a three-year term.

Registration is underway for this year’s Dubuque Toys for Tots distributions—one runs from November 24th to December 11th at the Multicultural Family Center and the other takes place December 17th and 18th at The Salvation Army in Dubuque.

Dubuque Regional Airport has extended its $100 flight rebate for round-trip flights purchased through the end of the year for both individuals and businesses — more than 750 passengers have already used it.

The airport will add an extra evening return flight on November 26 — serving Thanksgiving travelers.

Loras College is inaugurating Michael Doyle as its 27th president today with a Mass of Celebration at 10 a.m. at the Cathedral of St. Raphael—followed by the Inauguration Ceremony at 1 p.m. inside the Lillis Athletic & Wellness Center on campus and livestreamed for those who cannot attend.

The Iowa Department of Transportation will start maintenance work on the Julien Dubuque Bridge after May 25 next year and will close it for one month with an eastbound detour for three months—repairs will cover the deck joint, railings, and sidewalk approaches while transit services are planned for pedestrians. Costs for the $7.7 million project will be shared with Illinois.

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!