This back-to-school season, Staples is partnering with Junior Achievement to support students through its programs that provide access to mentorship, life-changing educational experiences, career-connected learning, and more. Staples is running a Back-to-School Round-Up Campaign in stores until August 22, 2026. Customers can round up their purchases at checkout in Staples stores, with donations benefiting Junior…
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The latest issue of the City News newsletter is now available online at cityofdubuque.org/CityNews or by clicking on the image. This issue features: Page 1: Carnegie-Stout Public Library Renovations New Financial Assistance Programs Eligibility Form Page 2: Fire/EMS Careers Explorer Program Meet the Dubuque School Resource Officers Funding Available for Projects that Build Community Connections…
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The Stewards of the Upper Mississippi River Refuge invite young nature explorers and their families to a Bio Blitz! Come discover the amazing plants, animals, insects, birds and more on the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge. When? August 29, 2026, from 9am – noon Where? Ingersoll Wetlands Learning Center: 7071 Riverview Rd.,…
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The City of Dubuque has been awarded $500,000 Brownfields Cleanup Grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), continuing its history of active participation in the program. EPA Region 7 Administrator Jim Macy visited Dubuque on Wednesday, Aug. 12, to present the new grant to Mayor Brad Cavanagh. Since the late 1990s, Dubuque has leveraged…
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The Savanna District of Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge is accepting bids for grass hay harvest on 200 acres within the Pleasant Creek Tarr Tract, Jackson County, Iowa. Bidding will be based on price/ton harvested.   All bids must be received no later than 3:00PM CDT on Tuesday August 25, 2026. Bids…
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The City of Dubuque is now accepting applications for the next session of City Life, a free, interactive program that gives residents a behind-the-scenes look at local government. Applications are open through Tuesday, Sept. 8. City Life offers participants the opportunity to explore the people, programs, and services that make Dubuque a great place to…
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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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There is a current scam in which scammers are obtaining information about arrested persons, likely using scraper bots, and monitoring our P2C recent arrests. The scammers then demand bond money from the arrested person’s family and coercing them to wire money into pass-through accounts. Please pass the word, the Sheriff’s Office will never call you…
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glow-in-the-dark celebrity Home Run Derby and influencer softball game on the field at This Is Iowa Ballpark at the legendary Field of Dreams Movie Site. The event will feature some of the biggest personalities in baseball, softball, and entertainment, including: Eric Sim “King of JUCO” “The Swingman” Jeremy Nowak and – Country music star Ben…
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The Dubuque City Council recently approved recommendations from the City’s Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission to award $250,000 in Operating Support Grant funds to 18 of Dubuque’s 501(c)(3) arts and culture organizations and $35,000 to fund six Capacity Building grants to support initiatives that aim to create a more sustainable and effective arts and…
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