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Wednesday, March 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Dubuque. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Eastern Iowa veteran Norbert Meyer — a former B-29 bombardier who enlisted at 18 and awaited orders when World War II ended — turned 100 on March 16 and received a thank you letter from the Iowa City VA Health Care System honoring his service. KCRG
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Monica and Brian Enyart of a Postville dairy farm use new robotic milkers and manure collectors funded by a $100,000 Iowa Department of Agriculture grant to cut costs and free up 10 hours per day plus they plan to grow their herd by 40 cows this summer. KCRG
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Dubuque's IPC Forest Preserve is a 78-acre park with well-kept hiking and biking trails that let families enjoy nature (a recent 1.4-mile hike revealed a herd of deer and busy squirrels) and offer mountain bikers rugged climbs (local Eagle Scouts have planted new trees along the trails). WJOD
- ➤ Peregrine Falcons have returned this spring and made their home on the 5th floor ledge of the Dubuque County Courthouse; Momma Falcon laid her first egg before midnight on Monday and will add more eggs as she builds her family. Conservation officials will band the chicks as they hatch in succession starting in late April or early May. KWWL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Reina Marroquin, a Guatemalan mother from Postville, attended a check-in at the Cedar Rapids ICE office on March 24 with her two children and over 100 supporters—her appointment was unexpectedly rescheduled, fueling fears about her pending immigration case. Other immigrants have faced similar changes that have raised concerns about potential deportations. The Gazette
- ➤ The USS Iowa submarine—hull number SSN-797—will be commissioned at 9 a.m. Iowa time on April 5 into the U.S. Navy during a ceremony in Groton, with watch parties held statewide and Governor Kim Reynolds set to speak. The vessel, which completed six years of construction and is finalizing tests at sea, will officially join the fleet when its commissioning pennant is raised. The Gazette
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ North Fayette Valley’s boys’ soccer team won its state title last season and will try to repeat the win when they host Dubuque Wahlert on April 1. Coach Ignacio Fuentes said the team works hard and stays united—qualities that helped secure last season’s title and will drive their challenge this season. The Gazette
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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