American Cancer Society's new Discovery Shop opens in Dubuque

The American Cancer Society's Discovery Shop opened its new Dubuque location today with a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony, KWWL reported. The shop moved to 2600 Dodge St., a larger and more modern space nearly two and a half times the size of the old location, with more parking for customers and a new drive-up donation area the previous store did not have. Dubuque Mayor Brad Cavanagh joined shop manager Jason Mueller and donors at the opening. 'The store, we've expanded by nearly two and a half times of what the old location was. And, obviously, we've been able to carry a more diverse inventory,' Mueller said. The volunteer-run shop sells what Mueller called 'elevated thrift,' and volunteers work four-hour shifts, signing up on the store's website. The shop is open seven days a week. Money raised supports the American Cancer Society's work, including cancer research, lodging for patients traveling to far-off medical centers, cancer screenings and a 24/7 cancer survivor hotline. The Discovery Shop has served Dubuque since 1995.