Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of October.
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🏘️ Community
Milo is a smart and active dog who has waited one year at the Dubuque Regional Humane Society and now needs a loving home.
The 5 and a half year old dog—best as the only pet and for families with older kids—has finished training and is set for visits by appointment at 4242 Chavenelle Road.
Volunteers say the Little Food Pantries in Dubuque empty by the end of each day as grocery prices rise and SNAP benefits remain in question.
Sandy Heer from Lord of Life Lutheran Church said that if SNAP benefits do not resume by November 1, the need for non-perishable foods—like peanut butter and canned soup—will likely grow.
💼 Business
Dubuque Regional Airport announced that Delta Airlines now offers direct booking through its website for flights using Denver Air Connection—streamlining baggage transfers and eliminating extra checks at O’Hare.
Delta joins American Airlines and United Airlines as carriers with interline ticketing options.
🎭 Culture
Today at 5:15 p.m., the Dubuque Museum of Art is breaking ground at its new downtown campus in the 700 block of Locust Street with remarks from design architects and Mayor Brad Cavanagh.
The $69-million project will include an educational courtyard, outdoor sculpture gardens, community galleries, and a café—while the museum remains in the Dupaco Voices Building on Jackson Street.
🏥 Health
Dubuque Drug Task Force partnered with the Asbury Police Department and ASAC on October 25th to hold National Drug Take Back Day, safely collecting 188.6 pounds of medications and 139.0 pounds of sharps.
A permanent drop box at the Law Enforcement Center has gathered an additional 201.89 pounds since April, bringing the year’s total to 529.49 pounds and reducing risks to community health—ensuring safer disposal of dangerous items.
🎉 Dubuque Events
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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!
PopROCKS! Concert
7-11 p.m. — Diamond Jo Casino Dubuque — Reservations recommended — Experience an electrifying concert at the vibrant Mississippi Moon Bar.
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