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Dubuque
Thursday, March 27th, 2025
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Good morning, Dubuque. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 27th of March.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Humberto Leonidas-Suarez (61) pleaded guilty earlier this month to illegal reentry after being deported in 2010 and 2024 and was sentenced this week to over one month in federal prison while held by U.S. Marshals in Dubuque County. Radio Dubuque
- ➤ Shawn Small, a Dubuque man aged 55, pled guilty to stealing nearly $43,000 from his elderly mother-in-law living in a nursing home and was sentenced to five years in prison on Tuesday in Dubuque County District Court—ATM withdrawals began in October 2022 and continued into 2023 after funds were reported missing. Radio Dubuque
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Employers said younger workers value work-life balance more than high pay based on a survey by Iowa Workforce Development that found only 41% of college students wanted to stay in Iowa (down from 47% in 2008) while 38% planned to leave (up from 27% in 2008). This trend may affect local hiring as these students seek jobs that respect their personal time. KCRG
- ➤ Dollar Tree completed a sale of its Family Dollar brand to private equity groups for $1 billion after nearly 700 Family Dollar stores closed in the tri-state area—leaving fewer discount choices for local shoppers. The move helped the company focus on its main brand—while the future of Family Dollar now depends on its new owners' plans. WJOD
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Dubuque City Council approved a property tax increase for fiscal year 2026 last night, setting the maximum tax levy at $10.06 per $1,000 of taxable value—a 1.38 percent rise over fiscal year 2025. The change means the average homeowner will pay an extra $33 and the city will raise nearly $30 million in revenue. Radio Dubuque
- ➤ The Illinois Department of Transportation said that construction on U.S. 20 at the intersection with Barge Terminal Road in East Dubuque will begin next week and continue through the fall to improve safety—and one lane will remain open in each direction along a 1.5-mile work zone. The $13 million project is expected to be completed by November. Radio Dubuque
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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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Community Easter Egg Hunt
10:00-11:30 a.m. — Allison-Henderson Park — Free — Enjoy a delightful Easter Egg Hunt featuring golden egg giveaways and fun activities for kids.
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