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Dubuque, Iowa Patch AM: a 5 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Want VIP access to Marty Stuart’s return to Dubuque?
  • How much groundwater can Dubuque’s courthouse really pump each year?
  • How will UD’s new helicopter simulator change flight training in Dubuque?

Also on today's calendar: Danny - Solo Piano at Caroline's Restaurant and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 67 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Sunday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 68, low: 43.
  • Monday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 68 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives Return to Heritage Center, University of Dubuque, January 28 (rcreader.com) — Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives are set to bring their Grammy-winning country sound back to Dubuque with a January 28, 2027 show at the University of Dubuque’s Heritage Center. Locals can already buy tickets, including a limited $150 Country Star Package with a preshow mini-performance, Q&A, and exclusive merchandise perks.
   

2. Update: Dubuque County Courthouse Geothermal System: Open-Loop Design, High Water Use, and Pending DNR Permit (dubuqueinpursuitnews.com) — Dubuque residents should know the county courthouse’s open-loop geothermal system is under review as the Iowa DNR considers a permit modification allowing up to 200 million gallons of groundwater use annually. The draft permit, which covers withdrawals and discharge to the city’s 16th Street Detention Basin, is open for public comment through October 21, giving locals a chance to weigh in on environmental impacts.
   

3. University of Dubuque Adds New Helicopter Flight Simulator (khak.com) — Students in Dubuque will soon train on a new helicopter flight simulator that precisely mirrors the University of Dubuque’s Guimbal Cabri G2 aircraft, giving them realistic practice even when weather or aircraft are unavailable. The Spain-built system will feature immersive visuals, vibration feedback, and instructor controls to simulate failures and changing conditions, strengthening local aviation education and career preparation.
   

4. Dubuque Police Lieutenant Faces Federal Charge for Distributing Amphetamine (dubuqueinpursuitnews.com) — A Dubuque police lieutenant has been placed on paid administrative leave after federal prosecutors charged him with distributing amphetamine by allegedly selling unused prescription Adderall. The 39-year-old Dubuque resident faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted, and the case is proceeding in federal court while an internal city investigation continues under departmental policy.
   

5. October 2nd 2026 – A 44-year-old woman was arrested in Dubuque, Iowa, on multiple out-of-jurisdiction and out-of-state warrants. Leah Michelle Burns was taken into custody on the morning of October 2… (dubuqueinpursuitnews.com) — A 44-year-old woman was arrested Friday morning at 1855 Greyhound Park Road in Dubuque on multiple out-of-jurisdiction and out-of-state warrants. Court records show the arrest follows a June probation revocation tied to earlier firearm, drug, and credit card convictions, after repeated probation violations and residential facility orders.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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