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Saturday, March 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Dubuque. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 15th of March.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ 27-year-old Willie Smith was sentenced to 33 months in federal prison—he will also serve six years of supervised release after pleading guilty to charges of distributing heroin and cocaine within 1,000 feet of Loras College on Thursday. Radio Dubuque
- ➤ In 2024, Dubuque police solved 90% of reported crimes using about 1,300 cameras and a new Precision Policing Center run by five civilians—rates that far exceeded national averages—while maintaining strict privacy rules for access to video footage. KCRG
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Local farmers face uncertainty after the USDA ended programs that helped supply schools and food pantries; Buffalo Ridge Orchard must now find a new buyer for 50,000 pounds of apples—while small and new farmers worry that their expansion plans and incomes may drop. The change comes as producers, like a vegetable farmer in Cedar Rapids, deal with the impact of these abrupt cuts on their future sales and growth. The Gazette
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The NCAA Division III Wrestling Championships will take place Friday and Saturday in Providence as American Rivers Conference schools and Cornell face off, while Upper Iowa—the only Division II program in the state—will compete in Indianapolis. Local teams and qualifiers add extra excitement to this season's postseason action. The Gazette
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Duhawk Day Celebration 2025 in Dubuque, Iowa
Duhawk Day invites alumni and friends to celebrate community spirit at Dimensional Brewing, featuring familiar faces behind the bar.
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Live Music by Gypsy at Stone Cliff Winery
Enjoy a live music performance by Gypsy (Heather Cunard) at Stone Cliff Winery in Dubuque, IA.
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Submission Challenge Grappling Tournament in Dubuque, IA
A premier submission-only grappling tournament for participants of all ages, including kids, teens, and adults.
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Dirty Dancing: A Concert Experience
Experience the romance of the classic film 'Dirty Dancing' brought to life in a concert format by Lionsgate and GEA Live.
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Bands & Bites Music Festival
Bands & Bites features live music from headliners The Love Monkeys and local acts like Ratchet Jaw and Brushfire Bandits at the Five Flags Center.
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Friends of Dubuque County Conservation Pancake Breakfast
8-11 a.m. — Swiss Valley Nature Center — Free for members, $6/adult, $4/youth ages 4-10 — Enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast with locally tapped maple syrup.
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Bluff Strokes Plein Air Paint Out Artist Registration
11:40 p.m. — Bluff Strokes Art Center — Nonrefundable fees apply — Apply for one of the 48 spots in a juried plein air painting contest in Dubuque.
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Jabber Box Concert
8-11 p.m. — Mississippi Moon Bar at Diamond Jo Dubuque — Check for ticket prices — Experience the tri-state area's hottest alternative rock band known for their high-energy performances.
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Hardwired: A Tribute to Metallica
8-11 p.m. — Mississippi Moon Bar at Diamond Jo Dubuque — Ticket info not provided — Rock out to the premier Metallica tribute band bringing their iconic sound to Dubuque.
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ADHD, Autism and Sensory Workshop for Parents
6:15-7:30 p.m. — Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom — Free tickets required — Discover practical support for parents navigating ADHD, autism, and sensory issues in children.
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