Multicultural Family Center Scales Back Its Hours

Dubuque’s Multicultural Family Center has been forced to cut its operating hours. City officials say that the center will only be open for specific programming or events hosted by either center staff or the City of Dubuque. Marie Ware, leisure services manager for the city, said the center’s hours were reduced because multiple staff positions have remained unfilled for at least a month, and the city has struggled to fill the openings. Along with the departure of director Jacqueline Hunter in late July, the city has also been unable to fill two part-time receptionist positions.