Good Day
Dubuque
Tuesday, November 25th, 2025
Good morning, Dubuque. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 25th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today the Canadian Pacific-Kansas City Holiday Train travels through northeast Iowa to support local food banks by giving free concerts — it stopped in New Albin and Lansing and will arrive in Marquette at 5:30 p.m., Guttenberg at 7:30 p.m., and Dubuque at 9:45 p.m. — J.J. Wilde and Smashmouth perform as the train moves on toward southeast Iowa tomorrow. KWWL
- ➤ After four years of fundraising, Farley nears its goal to raise another $750,000 to convert a former church and school into a new library and community center as it recovers from its 2021 closure. A $200,000 donation from Craig and Lisa Breitbach boosts the effort while an online silent auction starts Sunday, Nov. 30 at 10 a.m. and runs until Thursday, Dec. 4 at 1 p.m. KCRG
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City officials in Dubuque announced free parking at downtown metered spaces from Thursday until Sunday during the holiday weekend—an effort to boost local shopping during a key time. Transportation director Ryan Knuckey said the initiative supports downtown businesses and will run through Small Business Saturday on November 29—helping residents shop local. KCRG
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ At Dubuque Regional Humane Society, Bowser—a 1.5-year-old dog weighing 53 pounds—is looking for a calm home where he can be the only pet and enjoy treats, puzzles, and agility activities. He arrived in April and has quickly learned to trust people. 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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