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Dubuque
Thursday, December 4th, 2025
Good morning, Dubuque. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 4th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents are urged to shovel snow around local fire hydrants to give firefighters quick access amid a foot of snowfall and additional inches expected; they should clear a 3-foot space and a direct path to the street to help prevent delays during emergencies. WJOD
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ After record snowfall, Dubuque officials remind property owners that sidewalks must be cleared within 48 hours of a snow event – failure may lead to a $750 fine added to property taxes. Residents should also clear access ramps for neighborhood safety. WJOD
- ➤ Comiskey Park in Dubuque will get upgrades next year after City Council approved a $2.5 million bid from Portzen Construction (nearly $900K under budget). A federal grant with matching funds will pay for basketball courts, a soccer field, and walking trails, with work starting in spring and finishing by Oct. Radio Dubuque
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Sundown Mountain Resort in Dubuque will open its 53rd season tomorrow from 3 to 9 p.m., with regular hours continuing through Dec. 20 as snowmaking secures safe slopes & a $15 lift ticket discount is offered with a toy donation at the window. KWWL
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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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New Year's Eve Dueling Pianos
8 p.m. — Mississippi Moon Bar at Diamond Jo Dubuque — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the New Year with lively dueling pianos and a fun atmosphere.
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