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        "description": "Elks Lodge on Military Road in Dubuque, IA. Delicious home-style meals, community events, and genuine brotherhood. Rated 4.6 stars.",
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    "services_text": "The Lodge on Military Road offers a rotating menu of home-style specials that punch well above their price point. The kitchen turns out hearty plates built for Midwest appetites, with rotating daily specials anchored by crowd favorites like the pork roast dinner. Food quality is a genuine point of pride here, not an afterthought.\n\nBeyond the dining room, the Lodge hosts member events, community fundraisers, and social gatherings that give Dubuque residents a real reason to show up. Private event space is available for members, and the bar offers a comfortable spot to wind down after a long\u2026",
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            "answer": "Generally, Elks Lodges require guests to be members or accompanied by a member to dine and use facilities. Contact the Dubuque Lodge directly or visit elks.org to confirm their current guest policy."
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            "answer": "To join, you must be a U.S. citizen, believe in God, and be at least 21 years old. You'll need to be sponsored by a current Elks member. Visit elks.org or reach out to the Dubuque Lodge at 9018 Military Road to start the process."
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            "answer": "The Elks are one of America's oldest and largest fraternal organizations, with deep commitments to veterans' welfare, youth programs, and community scholarships through the Elks National Foundation. Your local lodge participates in these national initiatives as well as local community efforts."
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            "answer": "Many Elks Lodges offer event space for member use. Contact the Dubuque Lodge directly through elks.org or by visiting 9018 Military Road to ask about availability and booking for private gatherings."
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            "answer": "Yes. The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (BPOE) is a national organization founded in 1868 with over 800,000 members across the United States. The Dubuque Lodge is part of that network, sharing resources, programs, and values with lodges nationwide."
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