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Sunday, March 30th, 2025
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Good morning, Dubuque. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 30th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Dubuque’s Grand River Center will host three major conferences in early April with more than 1,100 attendees expected. The U.S. Green Buildings Council will start a local government summit on Monday as part of the Growing Sustainable Communities Conference that ends Wednesday—while the Iowa Knights of Columbus Convention runs April 3 to 6 and the Circle Midwest Marketplace is set for April 5 to 8. Radio Dubuque
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday morning around 11:30 a.m., Dubuque Police and the Grant County Sheriff’s Department arrested 62-year-old Karen Steffen of Cuba City after receiving a report of a hit-and-run on Highway 151 near the Wisconsin Bridge, and she was cited for a fourth O.W.I. offense—no injuries were reported. Radio Dubuque
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Officials announced that the groundbreaking for the Galena and U.S. Grant Museum will take place next Thursday at 3 p.m. next to the Nelson Stillman House on Bouthiller Street. The $5 million project received a $1.8 million federal grant and a construction contract with Dubuque-based Gronen Restoration and is expected to open in summer 2026. Radio Dubuque
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On March 19th, a federal judge dismissed the lawsuit challenging Iowa’s ag-gag law after ruling that free speech does not cover unlawful trespassing on farms & Gov. Kim Reynolds signed bills on Friday that add grooming to the sex offenders list and update open container laws to include THC-infused drinks. The Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Iowa lawmakers are considering Gov. Reynolds’ House File 972 — a plan to combine student loan programs, create 115 new residency spots, and use $150 million in federal money — to ease the state’s doctor shortage. Health care providers and training programs support the proposal, which passed the House with a 95 to 1 vote and now awaits Senate approval. The Gazette
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Ben McCollum, Iowa’s new head men's basketball coach, learned his game from Steve Krafcisin—who was on Iowa's 1980 Final Four team and coached him at NIACC—and Krafcisin said he showed strong shooting and drive. Meanwhile, former Iowa coach Fran McCaffery has taken Penn's men's coaching job and player Payton Sandfort, who played through injuries and broke his wrist in November, will join the College Dunk and 3-Point Championships on Thursday. The Gazette
- ➤ Coach Nancy Justis, founder of Iowa Youth Sports Initiative, explained in her column that young athletes learn vital life lessons from setbacks in sports—lessons that build resilience and teamwork beyond the field. The Gazette
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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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RaeLynn Live Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Mississippi Moon Bar at Diamond Jo Casino — Cheap tickets available — Experience RaeLynn's electrifying performance in an intimate setting.
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