Dubuque County Fair Association Board of Directors Election

DCFA Board of Directors elections will be Tuesday, October 20th, 2026 from 8a-8p in the Grand Ballroom. Must be 18+ to vote and live in Dubuque County. Must show ID upon voting in person. Those up for election: Tami Hill Incumbent Alison Kruse Incumbent Mike Lambert Incumbent Andy Link Incumbent Ann Schuster Incumbent Tony Steffen…
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 UnityPoint Health – Finley Hospital SHIIP Accepting Appointments for Medicare Open Enrollment

As Medicare Open Enrollment approaches, UnityPoint Health – Finley Hospital’s Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) is helping Dubuque-area residents make informed decisions about their health coverage. Medicare Open Enrollment runs from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7, 2026. During this time, Medicare beneficiaries can review their current coverage and make changes for 2027. Because Medicare…
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Visiting Nurse Association Celebrates 30 Years as Part of Finley Hospital Family

The UnityPoint Health – Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) is celebrating 30 years as part of Finley Hospital, marking three decades of collaboration that have expanded access to home health, public health services and community-based care for residents throughout the Tri-State area.   Since joining Finley Hospital on Oct. 1, 1996, the VNA has played an…
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Spaghetti Dinner at Steeple Square! 

Join us for a delicious evening at Steeple Square and help support our partnership with NICC Culinary Students! Our talented culinary students will be preparing and serving a homemade spaghetti dinner while gaining valuable, hands-on experience in hospitality and event service. Your support helps make this wonderful educational program possible! Join us for dinner! October…
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Secretary Naig Welcomes Applications for Urban Water Quality Project Grants

Cost-share grants support locally led conservation projects that improve water quality Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) is accepting pre-applications for cost-share grants to support urban conservation and water quality projects. The locally led projects, available to Iowa communities of all sizes, support…
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Dubuque Selected to Join ‘Love Your Block,’ Partnering with Residents to Improve Neighborhoods

As one of 25 new cities from 20 U.S. states, Dubuque will receive funding and expert support from the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins University and dedicated staff to fund community-led projects that clear vacant lots, reclaim public space, and better lives. The City of Dubuque has been selected to join “Love…
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Election Advisory

Sample ballots for the November 3rd General Election are available on the Dubuque County Elections website – elections.dubuquecountyiowa.gov (Under the Election’s tab and then click on Sample Ballots) In-person early voting will begin Wednesday, October 14th at the Election’s Office, 880 Central Ave. Ballots will also be mailed on the 14th to anyone who requested…
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Junior Achievement of the Heartland Celebrates 70 Years of Impact

Junior Achievement of the Heartland is celebrating 70 years of helping local students build skills, confidence, and connections to succeed in school, work, and life. The organization will host a 70th Anniversary Celebration on Thursday, October 8, from 4–7 p.m. at the Free Enterprise Foundation JA Inspiration Center in Moline. The community is invited to…
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Dubuque Residents Encouraged to Walk, Bike, or Roll to School on October 7

The City of Dubuque, in conjunction with the Dubuque Safe Routes to School Committee, encourages students to walk, bike, scooter, or skateboard to school on National Walk, Bike, and Roll to School Day, which will be observed on Wednesday, Oct. 7. Students from all Dubuque Community and Holy Family Catholic schools are encouraged to use…
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Comiskey Park to Close Temporarily for Playground Surface Repairs

Comiskey Park will be closed beginning Monday, Oct. 5, through Friday, Oct. 9, while the colored top layer of the playground surface is replaced. The closure includes all park amenities, including the playground, splash pad, and park building. The work involves removing the deteriorating colored top layer of the playground’s rubber surface and applying a…
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