Senior High School

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.

Iowa Power Dance Team Camp

September 17 – September 18, 2025
Start Time 6:30- 8p.m.
RSVP By September 11, 2025
Location 2000 University Ave, Dubuque Iowa: Veterans Memorial Training Center and Five Flags
Event For Ages 4 and up
Cost $55
Organization Iowa Power Dance Team
Contact Kaniyah Mattison
Phone (662) 303-9022
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Additional Information
Iowa Power Dance team is hosting a two-day dance camp. Participants will learn a routine, chants and perform live at halftime during the Iowa Power Football Game on September 20th. Registration includes a camp t-shirt, snacks, beverages and the opportunity to perform at the game with the dancers.

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.

Sew Cute Embroidery Kits

October 30, 2025
Start Time 1 p.m.
Location 360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For Ages 12-17
Cost Free
Organization Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Contact Youth Services
Phone (563) 589-4225
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Additional Information
Whether you are new to embroidery or have little experience, come to the library to start an easy and cute project and go home with your own embroidery kit. Registration is required.

September-December Youth Art Classes

September 6 – December 13, 2025
Location Bluff Strokes Art Center 1201 Locust St, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For Grades 3-5, middle school, high school
Cost Varies
Organization Bluff Strokes Art Center
Contact Rachel Daack
Phone (563) 239-9377
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Additional Information
Monthly Saturday art classes for 3 age groups, grades 3-5, middle school, and high school. Meet other creative sorts, make art, and learn!

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.