Alta Vista Campus

Explore: Engineering & Technology Careers

September 25, 2025
Start Time 5:00-7:00p.m.
RSVP By September 10, 2025
Location John Deere Dubuque Works
Event For High School Youth, 14+
Cost $10/ Program
Organization John Deere Dubuque Works & Northeast Iowa Council
Contact Michaela Freiburger
Phone (563) 556-4343
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Additional Information
Explore engineering at John Deere with hands-on activities in design, manufacturing, and testing. Meet professionals, learn career paths, and apply by Sept. 10 with a short essay. Program runs select evenings, just $10 thanks to a grant.

Wellness and Care Fair

September 18, 2025
Start Time 3:00p.m.-5:00p.m.
Location Wellness and Care Fair
Event For All Students
Cost FREE
Organization Dubuque Visiting Nurse Association and Wellpoint
Contact Vicki Gassman
Phone (563) 556-6200
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Additional Information
Join community non-profit organizations to access FREE blood pressure checks, resource booths, Oral Health and Lead Screenings, Developmental Screenings, Sports Physicals, Medicaid and Hawki Applications, Clothing, and Hygiene kits/backpacks.

Explore: Law Enforcement Careers

September 24, 2025
Start Time 6:00 p.m.
Location Dubuque Law Enforcement Center
Event For High School Youth, 14+
Cost $10/ Program
Organization Dubuque Police Department & Northeast Iowa Council
Contact Michaela Freiburger
Phone (563) 556-4343
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Additional Information
Explore careers in law enforcement with hands-on activities like CSI, patrol techniques, fingerprinting, and K-9 handling. Meets monthly at Dubuque Law Enforcement Center for just $10, thanks to a grant. Apply by Sept. 16

Explore: Diesel Technology Careers

October 13, 2025
Start Time 4:00-5:30p.m.
Location Truck Country Training Center
Event For High School Youth, 14+
Cost $10/ Program
Organization Truck Country & Northeast Iowa Council
Contact Michaela Freiburger
Phone (563) 556-4343
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Additional Information
Explore hands-on careers in Diesel and Truck Technology! Join monthly sessions Oct–Jan at Truck Country Training Center. Just $10 (thanks to a grant). Meeting dates: 10/13, 11/10, 12/8, and 1/12/26

Mini Banned Books Ornament

October 14, 2025
Start Time 5:30 p.m.
Location 360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For Open to Ages 10+
Cost Free
Organization Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Contact Bailey Keimig-Gehrke
Phone (563) 589-4225
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Additional Information
Grab a friend and head to the library to make cool art and eat snacks! This month we will learn how to make a bookish, decorative ornament to celebrate Banned Books Week. This program is for ages 10 and older – including adults! Supplies are limited; registration is required for all participants.

Creepy Crawly Planters

October 31, 2025
Start Time 10 a.m.
Location 360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For Ages 6-14
Cost Free
Organization Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Contact Emily Bartley
Phone (563) 589-4225
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Additional Information
These easy upcycled relief planters are a fun way to add some creepiness to your decor just before Halloween. Registration is required.

Iowa Reading Research Center Survey for Parents/Caregivers of K-6 Students

May 26 – December 31, 2025
Location Virtual
Event For Caregivers of students in Grades K-6
Cost Free
Organization Iowa Reading Research Center
Contact Leah Zimmermann
Phone (319) 335-5324
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Additional Information
The Iowa Reading Research Center (IRRC) invites parents and caregivers of K-6 students to complete a brief online survey. Survey results will help the IRRC understand and create resources related to parent/caregiver understanding and perceptions of literacy assessments and related supports.