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Dubuque
Friday, December 5th, 2025
Good morning, Dubuque. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of December.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Iowa’s congressional delegation is debating a temporary two-year extension of COVID-era enhanced premium tax credits, with some warning that their expiration could raise costs for families. Congress must act by Dec. 15 to prevent steeper premiums for more than 130,000 Iowans (affecting individual marketplace coverage). The Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Waterloo native Chris Klieman announced his retirement from coaching this week after seven seasons at Kansas State; he previously coached at Dubuque's Loras College (his local start) and addressed his team and staff after a long discussion with his family. WJOD
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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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