Dubuque’s 2025 Asphalt Overlay Program
The City of Dubuque’s 2025 Asphalt Overlay Program is Underway. For a schedule outlining when individual streets are expected to receive a partial or complete asphalt overlay this construction season visit: cityofdubuque.org
St. Mark Annual School Supply Campaign
St. Mark Youth Enrichment has launched its annual school supply campaign to ensure thousands of local students enter school this fall with the supplies they need. If you would like to donate online visit: stmarkyouthenrichment.org (If your family is in need of school supplies, please reach out to your child’s school counselor in August)
Dubuque City Pools Season End Dates
The City of Dubuque’s 2025 pool season is winding down. Sutton Pool’s final day for swimming is Sunday, August 17th and the final day for swimming at Flora Pool is Friday, August 22nd. End-of-season hours for each pool are listed online at City of Dubuque’s Website.
Healthy Kids Iowa Summer Food Program (thru August)
Iowa families who qualify for the Healthy Kids Iowa Pilot Program get expanded access to additional food through August, such as fruits, vegetables, dairy items, grains and proteins. To find eligibility, and site location information visit: iowa.gov
Timber City Pro Rodeo (August 30 & 31)
The Timber City Pro Rodeo will bring the nation’s top professional cowboys and cowgirls to the Jackson County Fairgrounds on Saturday and Sunday, August 30 &31 at 7p nightly. For more information visit jacksoncountyiowafair.com or call (563) 652-4282. The Timber City pro rodeo presented by the U.S. Army!
Dubuque Food Pantry Donations
Donations of time, talent, money, and food are all welcomed at the Dubuque Food Pantry. If you would like to donate food and other supplies, you can bring them to 1310 White Street during office hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday between 8a-12p. Find more information on the Pantry at dbqfoodpantry.com
Bluff Strokes Art Center Events and Registration
Bluff Strokes Art Center, 1201 Locust Street, has scheduled a variety of recurring Art Classes and Workshops. Find event and registration information at bluffstrokes.org
Grant County Sheriff’s “Shop With a Cop” Nominations (thru Aug 13)
Nominations are being accepted thru Wednesday, August 13 at 4p for the Grant County Back to School “Shop with a Cop” event scheduled for Tuesday, August 19. To nominate a family that might need some help getting those school supplies this year visit the Grant County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page
Soul of the Soil Conference (Sept 5 & 6)
Fields of Sinsinawa will host the Second Annual Soul of the Soil Conference will be held on Friday and Saturday September 5 and 6. You can purchase your tickets online which includes: breakfast, lunch, and dinner, on Sept. 5, and breakfast and lunch on Sept. 6 along with admission to the Soul of the Soil Concert on Friday night. Purchase tickets here
Jones County Central Park Nature Center Events
For information on upcoming Jones County programs and events, visit mycountyparks.com
Junior Achievement of the Heartland Golf Outing Registration (Sept 10)
Junior Achievement of the Heartland will hold their Junior Achievement Golf Classic on Friday, September 12 at the Meadows Golf Club in Asbury. The format is a 4 person preferred ball scramble that begins with a shotgun start at 9a. Price: $125/person. Register at heartland.ja.org
Grant County Pickleball Tournament Registration (Sept 27)
Registration is open for Family Promise of Grant County Pickleball Tournament to be held on Saturday, September 27 at Sanders /Trine Pickleball in Platteville. Proceeds will benefit Family Promise of Grant County familypromiseofgrantcounty.com
Dubuque Age in Place Grant Program
Older Dubuque residents interested in staying in their homes have the opportunity to apply for grant funding to help them “age in place.” The program is intended to help these residents avoid having to transition to a nursing home or other assisted care facility. Those interested in the program are encouraged to submit an interest form to begin the application process. More information including a link to submit an interest form, is available at cityofdubuque.org
American Legion Fickbohn-Hissem Post #193 Meetings
American Legion Fickbohn-Hissem Post #193 in Galena meets every third Tuesday of the month at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Building, 100 S. Main Street. Meetings are upstairs at 12p with lunch provided. All Veterans are welcome to attend. To become part of the American Legion, call (815) 281-2189 or email waltpamjohnson@yahoo.com
