Good morning, Dubuque.

A true crime report details how five serial killers—including John Wayne Gacy, Robert Hansen, Clark Perry Baldwin, Harry Edward Greenwell, and Robert Ben Rhoades—had ties to Iowa by living, working, or serving time at Anamosa State Penitentiary while modern DNA tests linked them to their crimes.

The Sherman Swift Tower on Highway 52 near Garnavillo has been restored to honor Althea Sherman, a teacher and bird expert who studied Chimney Swifts.

Tours are available on request to let visitors learn about her life and the tower’s role in bird conservation.

A recent study found that Iowa ranked 41st in support services for disabled veterans—many veterans with disabilities do not receive the proper care they need.

The report measured factors such as access to VA facilities and veteran charities and shows that improvement is urgently needed.

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!