UnityPoint Health – Finley Health Foundation is pleased to announce Elton Rohn, North America’s premier Elton John tribute artist, as the featured entertainer for the annual Miracles on the Mississippi fundraiser. The event, set for 5 p.m. on Saturday, August 15, at Diamond Jo Casino, will support the expanded Images Through Innovation Campaign at UnityPoint…
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The Sisters of St. Francis of Dubuque are seeking volunteers for a service/immersion trip to Honduras with the Sister Water Project February 13-20, 2027. The Sister Water Project Service/Immersion Team will help make potable water accessible to people in a village in Honduras. Team members will also gain valuable experience of the culture of the…
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UnityPoint Clinic Family Medicine – Peosta is expanding access to care with two full-time providers and increased same-day appointment availability, effective June 1, 2026—supporting the needs of the growing Peosta community and surrounding area.   The expansion comes in direct response to community feedback calling for faster access to care close to home.   Beginning…
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During its regularly scheduled board meeting today, the Dubuque Racing Association (DRA) announced the recipients of its 2026 Mission Grant awards. The DRA Board of Directors approved funding totaling $250,000 to support transformative projects that align with the organization’s People Attraction focus on population growth, retention, and tourism. A total of 45 Mission Grant applications…
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Independent auditors recently awarded the highest available level of assurance on the City of Dubuque’s financial statements. As required by state law, independent certified public accountants not affiliated with the City of Dubuque recently conducted an audit of the City’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 financial statements. They then submitted the audit with an “Unmodified Opinion,”…
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The City of Dubuque is pleased to announce the use of a new online bidding system for the procurement of goods and services.  To receive bid notifications and to participate in future procurement opportunities, all vendors must register in the new system. Registration is free and allows you to: Receive email notifications when bid events…
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Every Fourth of July, staff at UnityPoint Health – Finley Hospital’s Emergency Room (ER) sees patients with injuries related to fireworks and urges individuals to leave fireworks to the professionals.  Nationally, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reported 15 deaths from fireworks in 2025. In addition, an estimated 13,000 consumers were treated in U.S. hospital emergency…
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2026 is America’s 250th anniversary! In honor of this milestone, Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge and the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge are inviting visitors to participate in the Refuge Relay Challenge. This special event encourages everyone to explore locations where you can enjoy unique recreation and wildlife watching opportunities!  Fish and wildlife…
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