Hempstead High School
48-Hour Flash Writing Contest
January 16 – January 18, 2026
Location
Virtual
Event For
3rd-12th grade, and Adults
Cost
Free
Organization
University of Iowa Center for Advancement
Contact
Tegan Donahue
Email
write.now@foriowa.org
Phone
(319) 467-3393
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Additional Information
The University of Iowa is hosting its annual Alumni and Friends Flash Writing Contest—a timed, online short story competition. We’ll provide you with a writing prompt that includes a genre, character, and a specific object to incorporate into your story. You’ll have 48 hours and up to 1,000 words. Dubuque Symphony Orchestra Summer String Camp Early Registration
January 12 – January 18, 2026
RSVP By
January 18, 2026
Location
Online
Event For
String students entering grades 7-12
Cost
Variable, see website
Organization
Dubuque Symphony Orchestra
Contact
Kathleen Hoeper
Phone
(563) 557-1677
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One Week Only - EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT - January 12-18 https://dubuquesymphony.org/youth-music-camp Antique Children’s Book Sale
January 24, 2026
Start Time
9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Location
James Kennedy Public Library
Event For
Teachers, Librarians, Parents, Children
Cost
Free admission. $5 per book.
Organization
James Kennedy Public Library
Contact
Christa Palm
Phone
(563) 875-8912
Additional Information
Visit the James Kennedy Public Library's Antique Children's Book Sale in Dyersville to buy children's picture books from the 1960s through the late 1990s. Funds raised benefit the children's play area. High Five: Portraits by Dubuque’s 5th Graders
January 7, 2026
Start Time
4:00 p.m.
Location
Dubuque Museum of Art in the Millwork District - 1000 Jackson Street, suite 105 Dubuque
Event For
Families
Cost
Free
Organization
Dubuque Museum of Art
Contact
Ivonne Simmonds
Email
isimmonds@dbqart.org
Phone
(563) 580-9888
Additional Information
This portrait installation features over 700 fifth-grade student photography portraits from Dubuque Community Schools, created through the expanded Arts Trek program at the Dubuque Museum of Art. Clarke University Softball Camps
January 31 – February 1, 2026
Location
Gantz Athletic Center
Event For
Softball players of all ages and abilities
Cost
Prospect Camp: $75 + ($25 Pitching & Catching Camp) Youth Camp: $25 + (Free Pitching & Catching Camp)
Organization
Clarke University Softball
Contact
Claire Peachey
Phone
(920) 723-8900
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Additional Information
The Clarke University Softball Team is hosting 2 Winter Camps! Prospect Camp: January 31st, 2026 Youth Camp: February 1st, 2026