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Dubuque
Saturday, March 29th, 2025
Good morning, Dubuque. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 29th of March.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ City Manager Mike Van Milligen was injured last night when an intoxicated driver hit his car door downtown—34-year-old Christopher Higgins fled the scene and was later found unconscious on Aerostar Drive facing multiple traffic charges—leading to Van Milligen’s hospitalization at Mercy One Medical Center for a broken kneecap. Radio Dubuque
- ➤ 20-year-old Byron Manning pled guilty to a reduced charge of second-degree burglary and was sentenced this week to 10 years in prison for a September 2024 home break-in on University Avenue that involved drawing guns and stealing an Xbox and iPhone while 21-year-old Alexander Carmen is set to go to trial on April 29. Radio Dubuque
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Iowa lawmakers passed a bill on Thursday raising penalties for assaults on first responders—making such attacks a Class C felony if serious injury or a weapon is involved—and another that makes sending unsolicited explicit images a serious misdemeanor. The House also advanced a measure to set up a psilocybin licensing board at clinics to offer veterans a new option for PTSD treatment. The Gazette
- ➤ City officials said they will not impose penalties on the 98-year-old Canfield Hotel for repeated health-and-safety violations noted since January — a March 18 inspection found issues like bed bugs, cockroaches and dirty conditions — while the owners work to meet state law requirements. Radio Dubuque
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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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Cupping with Silicone Cups Workshop
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Zeal Salon Spa & Academy — Registration required — Enhance your massage practice with effective silicone cupping techniques for pain relief and improved mobility.
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