Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 6th of December.
Good morning, Dubuque.
💼 Business
Laughing Crab has delayed its opening in Dubuque from December to January 2026 — the chain announced on its Facebook page Dec.
4. It will operate in the former Carlos O'Kelly's building and serve Cajun seafood and popular seafood boils.
🎭 Culture
John Deere Dubuque Works is installing a mural by acclaimed Midwestern artist Greg Gossel that features local landmarks & reflects the company’s core values.
The collaborative project transforms the mile-long factory floor where 3,000 employees serve 2,600 customers annually.
🎓 Education
Fidelity Bank & Trust awarded $100,000 to Beckman Catholic High School and St. Francis Xavier Elementary’s joint capital campaign at Dyersville.
The donation boosts the One Faith + One Family + One Future drive that has already received over $7.2 million in gifts and pledges.
🌲 Environment
The Iowa DNR expects over 100,000 deer hunters to begin the gun season tomorrow through Dec.
10, with a second season from Dec. 13 through Dec. 21; they stressed that hunters inspect their gear, sight in guns, and wear blaze orange for safety.
🏛️ Government
On Dec. 18, the Iowa and Wisconsin Departments of Transportation will implode the main Lansing bridge section at about 9:30 a.m. to clear the way for a new Mississippi River crossing (expected to open in 2027); car ferry service stops Dec.
17 and Iowa 26 will close briefly for safety.
🎉 Dubuque Events
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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.
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.
The Nutcracker
2-5 p.m. — The Grand Opera House — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magical holiday classic featuring stunning choreography and captivating music.
The Nutcracker
7:30-9 p.m. — The Grand Opera House — Ticket prices vary — Experience the timeless holiday classic with enchanting music and dance.
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.
🏠 Dubuque Real Estate
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