Good Day
Dubuque
Wednesday, November 12th, 2025
Good morning, Dubuque. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 12th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Blu is a 4.5-year-old dog weighing about 63 pounds — she stayed over 200 days at the humane society and is now ready for a loving home. She has attended local events and gets along well with kids, adults, and other pets. WJOD
- ➤ Two Dubuque organizations received part of a $400,000 grant from the Iowa Women’s Foundation to support programs that help women and girls gain economic self-sufficiency. Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque received $25,000—Dubuque Area Labor-Management Council received $10,000 at the foundation’s annual luncheon in Coralville. Radio Dubuque
- ➤ Dubuque Regional Airport will offer an extra Denver Air Connection flight to O’Hare International Airport in Chicago on November 26 — the flight departs at 6:30 p.m. and arrives around 7:35 p.m. on one of the busiest travel days of the year. Radio Dubuque
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At their monthly meeting last night, the Dubuque Community School board discussed plans after voters defeated a $70 million bond issue last week that would have merged Washington and Jefferson Middle Schools—saving about two million dollars a year. The board now faces challenges finding other cost-cutting measures that might affect programs and staff. Radio Dubuque
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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.
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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!
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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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A Very Electric Christmas
3:00 – 4:30 PM — Five Flags Center — Enjoy a heartwarming tale of adventure as a young bird named Max embarks on a journey at the North Pole.
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Winter Soup Cooking Class
6-8 p.m. — Convivium Urban Farmstead — Sliding scale pricing — Warm up with a hands-on soup-making experience featuring African Peanut Stew and Ham & Split Pea Soup.
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Cookies and Cocoa with Santa and the Goats
10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Crazy Goat Soap Farm — Free entry — Celebrate the season with Santa and playful goats while enjoying cookies and warm cocoa.
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Dubuque Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert
2:00 – 3:30 PM — Five Flags Center — Celebrate the season with holiday favorites alongside the Dubuque Chorale and Heartland Ballet.
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Ceramic Christmas Tree Painting
6-8 p.m. — Captured on Canvas — Cost varies by payment method — Enjoy an evening of creativity by painting your own light-up ceramic Christmas tree.
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