Julien's Journal

07/25/2025

When it comes to choosing flooring for your kitchen, the options can be overwhelming. From hardwood to vinyl, laminate to concrete, each material brings its own set of pros and cons.

Tile flooring continues to be one of the most popular and practical choices for kitchens—and for good reason.

07/23/2025

The Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa invite you to a day of discovery, reflection, and celebration at their open house extravaganza Sunday, Aug. 3, from 10 AM to 5 PM at Sinsinawa Mound. This special event offers an opportunity to enjoy the debut of a captivating new heritage exhibit.

The Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa invite you to a day of discovery, reflection, and celebration at their open house extravaganza.

07/18/2025

Bell Tower Theater is pleased to announce our summer Subscription Series comedy, The Kitchen Witches.

The Bell Tower Theater is pleased to announce our summer Subscription Series comedy, The Kitchen Witches by Caroline Smith.

07/15/2025

When preparing to sell your home, it’s essential to make it as appealing as possible to potential buyers. However, you don’t need to spend a fortune on major renovations to boost its appeal and value. There are several cost-effective updates you can make that will enhance your home’s appearance and attract buyers. Here are three inexpensive ways to update your home before putting it on the market.

There are several cost-effective updates you can make that will enhance your home’s appearance and attract buyers.

07/12/2025

Flooding in Asbury on Friday 7-11.

07/10/2025

Barges parked on the Mississippi River as seen from Pikes Peak State Park near McGregor.

07/04/2025

Happy Independence Day!

Fireworks over the Mississippi River.

07/02/2025

Once thought to be uncommon, dyslexia is now estimated to affect “20 percent of the population and represent[s] 80 to 90 percent of all those with learning disabilities,” according to the Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity. Taking this percentage into account, there could be up to 20,000 children and adults within Dubuque County who are affected. Learn how the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque has created partnerships to help solve this problem.

For many children, reading comes easily, but for others, reading can be a challenge that casts a shadow over their experience in school.

07/01/2025

Northeast Iowa Community College invites the public to explore and enjoy the Outdoor Learning Lab, a unique environmental education and conservation space open daily from sunrise to sunset at the Peosta campus. It is free to visit and details are on our website.

Northeast Iowa Community College invites the public to explore and enjoy the Outdoor Learning Lab,

06/30/2025

The Mud Lake Music Society in partnership with the Friends of Dubuque County Conservation announces the return of the Mud Lake Bluegrass Sundays Series, with events to be held on July 6 and 20 and August 3. The event is free and details are on our website.

The Mud Lake Music Society in partnership with the Friends of Dubuque County Conservation announces the return of the Mud Lake Bluegrass series.