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Dubuque Drug Task Force Collects 188.6 Pounds of Medications

10/26/2025

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On October 25, 2025, the Dubuque Drug Task Force collected 188.6 pounds of medications and 139 pounds of sharps during National Prescription Drug Takeback Day in Dubuque, Iowa.
Additional collections in Dubuque since April totaled 201.89 pounds.
Sioux City police facilitated safe disposal at two locations, stressing prevention of misuse of unused prescriptions.
The initiative aligns with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)'s ongoing safe medication disposal efforts nationwide.

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Story summary

On October 25, 2025, the Dubuque Drug Task Force collected 188.6 pounds of medications and 139 pounds of sharps during National Prescription Drug Takeback Day in Dubuque, Iowa.
Additional collections in Dubuque since April totaled 201.89 pounds.
Sioux City police facilitated safe disposal at two locations, stressing prevention of misuse of unused prescriptions.
The initiative aligns with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)'s ongoing safe medication disposal efforts nationwide.