Good Day
Dubuque
Sunday, November 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Dubuque. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 23rd of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Canadian Pacific-Kansas City Railroad Holiday Train will visit Guttenberg on Monday between 7:30 and 8 and Dubuque from 9:45 to 10:15+ it will also stop in Bellevue on Tuesday from 12:45 to 1:15 with musical acts Smash Mouth and J. J. Wilde performing at each stop. Radio Dubuque
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ USPS, UPS — and FedEx have announced December shipping deadlines to help ensure packages arrive before Christmas. Locals are advised to ship early, with USPS setting December 17th as the last day for key services while UPS and FedEx list later deadlines for some options. WJOD
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Dubuque County passed a one billion dollar mark in construction investment after issuing 872 building permits in the first half of the year, up from 803 last year—this rise brought nearly $90 million in construction value, an increase of about $9 million over the same period. Greater Dubuque Development expects steady growth to continue in 2026. Radio Dubuque
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Christie Schwager and Dawn Hedrick from MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center were inducted into the Northeast Iowa Community College Hall of Fame for their work in health care—Schwager started in X-ray and became imaging director while Hedrick spent 28 years linking radiology with surgery and teaching at NICC. KWWL
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Local cooks may try a twist on Thanksgiving tradition—Tater Tot Hotdish Pizza that mixes crispy tater tots, pasta sauce, mozzarella and various pizza toppings into one dish. The recipe offers a customizable way to combine Midwestern comfort food with pizza flavors for a unique holiday treat. WJOD
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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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The Nutcracker
2-5 p.m. — The Grand Opera House — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magical holiday classic featuring stunning choreography and captivating music.
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The Nutcracker
7:30-9 p.m. — The Grand Opera House — Ticket prices vary — Experience the timeless holiday classic with enchanting music and dance.
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