Good morning, Dubuque.

Ten Iowa festivals will run from March to May and offer art fairs, food tastings, vintage shows, and cultural parades — one event is set at the Dubuque County Fairgrounds.

A new bill (House File 2171) before a full House vote would remove required vaccines for schoolchildren and stop schools from collecting vaccination records; its sponsor Rep. Zach Dieken argues that immunizations should remain a parental decision while health experts warn that lower vaccination rates could increase outbreak risks.

Sourdough Bread Baking Class

5:30-8:30 p.m. — Convivium Urban Farmstead — Pay what you can — Dive into the art of sourdough with hands-on baking and fermentation techniques.

Basics of Gardening Class

9-10:30 a.m. — Convivium Urban Farmstead — Sliding scale pricing — Learn the essentials of starting your own garden with expert guidance.

Time Machine Tribute Concert

8 p.m. — Diamond Jo Casino Dubuque — Ticket prices vary — Experience three musical genres in one electrifying night with this high-energy tribute project.

Perennial Farm Gathering 2026

1-3:45 p.m. — Grand River Convention Center — Registration required — Connect with land stewards and farmers through panels and workshops focused on advancing perennial agriculture.