Good morning, Dubuque.

Five former Grand River Medical Group physicians who are shareholders have filed a lawsuit to stop the sale to UnityPoint Health and enforce their buyout rights— a hearing on the injunction will be held on March 27.

Dubuque County schools enrolled 12,797 students in the 2023-24 school year—this number is 0.5% lower than last year, and Hempstead High School had the highest enrollment with 1,549 students.

Mayor Brad Cavanagh announced his bid for re-election in November and said he has improved Dubuque’s economy, housing, roads, and public safety with higher pay for police and firefighters — he also noted the return of daily air service and more than 2,400 new homes approved during his time in office. First elected in 2021 and a former city council member, he said the city worked together to overcome hard times.

On Thursday, the Iowa House passed Gov. Reynolds’ paid parental leave bill that gives state employees four weeks of leave for childbirth or adoption and one week for nonbirthing parents—along with bills that require age verification for porn sites and improve post-discharge care for those treated for substance abuse or severe mental illness. The House also approved a measure making noncitizen smuggling a felony with penalties of up to 25 years in prison, and all four bills now move to the Iowa Senate.

Dr. Ben Li (Medical Associates Clinic) in Dubuque says that getting a colonoscopy to remove polyps can help prevent colon cancer since proper screening could avoid 60 percent of deaths from the disease.

Today, Dubuque Miners tryouts begin at Veterans Memorial Training Center as coaches look to add new talent to the team.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Dubuque's Largest Flea Market and Garage Sale

8 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Tri-State Independent Blind — Free admission — Explore over 100 tables of treasures ranging from crafts to collectibles.

St Catherine Chicken & Ham Dinner

11 AM – 3 PM — Happy's Place — $15 adults, $5 kids — Enjoy a delicious chicken dinner with sides, games and a bake sale in Dubuque.

Sesame Street Live! in Dubuque

6-7:30 p.m. — Five Flags Center — Tickets required — Elmo and his friends bring music and fun to the stage in an engaging live performance.