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)
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
Naming New South Pointe Park (thru July 16)
The City of Dubuque Parks and Recreation Commission is accepting park name proposals for a new park to be built in the South Pointe neighborhood until July 16. Park name proposals may be submitted at cityofdubuque.org/planyourpark. Paper copies of the park name proposal form are available at the parks and recreation office located at 1157 Central Ave. To request a paper copy by mail, call 563-589-4263.
Dubuque Main Street Phase 1 Applications for 2025 Challenge Grant (thru July18)
Phase 1 applications are now being accepted thru Friday, July 18 at 11:59p for the 2025 Main Street Iowa Challenge Grant, offering $25,000–$100,000 in matching grant funds to support transformative rehabilitation projects within Dubuque’s historic downtown district. More information and applications at dubuquemainstreet.org
Bluff Strokes Art Center Summer Camps
Bluff Strokes Art Center is offering 5-day Summer Camps for grades 3 thru 8 through the month of July from 9a-12p each day. Find Camp and registration information at bluffstrokes.org
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
Cascade Public Library July Events
The Cascade Public Library has events for all ages scheduled throughout the month of July including: Summer reading, Teen Karaoke, Scoop and Loop and more. Find information on their website. cityofcascade.org
Red Cross Blood Donations (thru July 14)
The American Red Cross needs people to help keep the blood supply afloat by giving now. Those who come to give July 1-14, 2025, will receive a customizable pair of Red Cross x goodr sunglasses, while supplies last. For details, visit RedCrossBlood.org.
Bell Tower Theater’s Annual Kids-for-Kids Production (July 10-19)
The Bell Tower Theater’s 18th-annual Kids-for-Kids Production: “Disney Descendants The Musical” will be performed Thursday, July 10 thru Saturday July 19. All tickets are $12. For show times, more show information and to purchase tickets, call (563) 588-3377 or visit belltowertheater.net.
TSA PreCheck Enrollment Event (July 22 thru July 25)
The Dubuque Regional Airport and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will host a TSA PreCheck enrollment event at the Capt. Robert L. Martin Terminal, 10965 Aviation Drive, beginning Tuesday, July 22, through Friday, July 25.Appointment hours will be held each weekday from 9a-12p and 1p-5p at the terminal’s Airline Ticket Office #2. Applicants do not need an airline ticket to access the enrollment center. For more information about the TSA PreCheck program, visit tsa.gov/precheck
DAHL Annual Golf Outing Registration (Aug 10)
Dubuque Area Labor Harvest will hold their annual Golf Outing on Sunday August 10 at Birchwood Golf Course. The 9 hole 4-person best shot begins at 2p. Entry is $70 for golf, cart and dinner or $25 for dinner only (5p). Contact Shelly at (563) 582-5947 or Tom (563) 543-4708 for golf or dinner reservations. All proceeds will help the DALH to feed the low-income families in our community.
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
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
