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Dubuque, Iowa Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning to you Dubuque! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Dubuque approves two school closures amid parents' concerns
  • Loras brings NCAA tournament soccer to the Rock Bowl
  • Dubuque forum opens a community conversation about data centers

Also on today's calendar: Yoga with Coleen Frenzel and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Cooler; a shower in the a.m., with a high of 58 and low of 37 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cooler; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 44, low: 30.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 42 and low of 26 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. NEW VIDEO: Reactions varied after Dubuque school board OKs realignment, closure plans (kwwl.com) — Jefferson and Washington middle schools will close after the 2027–2028 school year under a realignment approved by the Dubuque school board despite extensive parent opposition. Starting in 2028–2029, Roosevelt will serve grades six and seven, Hempstead eighth and ninth, and Senior grades 10–12. Families raised concerns about transportation and repeated school changes.
   

2. Both Loras Soccer Teams Are in the NCAA Tournament — and the Women Are Hosting (dubuqueinpursuitnews.com) — NCAA tournament soccer comes to Dubuque this weekend as the Loras women host the opening two rounds at the Rock Bowl. They face St. Catherine at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, November 14, with the winners advancing to Sunday's second round. The Loras men also qualified and open Saturday against Wisconsin-Superior in Northfield, Minnesota.
   

3. Data Center Community Forum with an Interdisciplinary Lens to be Held at the University of Dubuque (rcreader.com) — Residents can explore questions about data center development at a free University of Dubuque forum November 17, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Smith Welcome Center. Student research includes potential impacts of a proposed Peosta data center, followed by a journalist panel and audience questions at 6 p.m.
   

4. Grant to help city of Dubuque install technology to detect incoming trains (telegraphherald.com) — Dubuque will use a $3.4 million federal grant to warn emergency responders and buses about approaching freight trains before they get stuck at crossings. Installation is scheduled to begin next spring, and alerts could eventually reach drivers through navigation apps. The grant requires an $861,000 local match.
   

5. Residents in Dubuque County asked to take part in public health assessment survey (kwwl.com) — Dubuque residents have until Dec. 9 to tell county health officials which health needs deserve attention. The community health survey will guide future improvement priorities and is available in English, Spanish and Marshallese, with QR codes online and paper copies at participating locations throughout the county.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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