The annual Greater Dubuque Development Corp. meeting took place on July 17.

Incoming GDDC board chair Kay Takes speaks during the organization’s annual meeting at Q Casino.

Rick Dickinson reacts to an attendee yelling “four more years” after announcing plans to step down as GDDC president.

The annual Greater Dubuque Development Corp. meeting took place on July 17.

Bliss Ice Cream, 198 Main St.

Germaine Electric, 10821 Wood Gate Drive.

Holly Hoffman, author and former “Survivor” reality show competitor, speaks during Filling Your Cup, a fundraising event for Opening Doors held Thursday at Hotel Julien…

Holly Hoffman, author and former “Survivor” reality show competitor, speaks during Filling Your Cup, a fundraising event for Opening Doors held at Hotel Julien Dubuque…

Hoffman spoke about what the experience of filming “Survivor” taught her and how she discoverd an untapped well of self-confidence.