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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Dubuque Mayor Brad Cavanagh announced today that the City of Dubuque has been selected to participate in the third round of the Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Youth Climate Action Fund (YCAF), receiving $50,000 to support youth-led climate action projects. Applications are now open for microgrants of up to $5,000 for projects that align with citywide priorities and…
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Deer license sales will now begin at 9 a.m., on Aug. 15, which is a change from previous years. Audubon, Carroll and Greene counties have been added to the Antlered-buck only first regular gun season. Population Management January Antlerless Season will be available in Allamakee and Winneshiek counties only, if the number of unsold antlerless…
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Hillcrest Family Services will host a free community event on Saturday, September 12, in recognition of National Recovery Month. The event will feature nationally recognized recovery advocate Brandon Novak, who will share his personal journey from addiction to recovery. Once known as a skateboarding prodigy and star of Jackass and Viva La Bam, Novak’s life…
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The application deadline for fall plantings through the Branching Out Dubuque tree-planting initiative has been extended to Sept. 1, 2026. Branching Out Dubuque is a cooperative effort between Sustainable Dubuque and Dubuque Trees Forever. It aims to plant approximately 5,000 new trees in the community by the end of 2029. The initiative launched in August…
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With 2026 proving to be a milestone year for the U.S. solar industry, Solar Power World has released the 15th anniversary edition of its annual Top Solar Contractors List, recognizing the nation’s leading solar and energy storage installation companies. Eagle Point Solar was once again named to the prestigious list, highlighting its continued growth and…
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