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Thursday, April 9th, 2026

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Good morning, Dubuque. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of April.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Community leaders will gather at the RISE: Iowa Rural Summit today and tomorrow at Dubuque's Grand River Center to share proven plans for housing and workforce challenges in small towns. Experts expect the event will help local leaders adopt best practices for growth.  KCRG

HEALTH NEWS

  • Residents experienced a hands-on dementia simulation Tuesday at Carnegie-Stout Public Library as Stonehill Communities showed daily challenges of memory loss — an effort to boost community understanding of dementia.  KCRG

SPORTS NEWS

  • The Tri-States Ultimate Golf Card deal returns—offering access to six courses for $110—set to go on sale Friday, April 10 at 9 a.m. via mail; each card includes one round of 18 holes with a cart and is valid through Dec. 31.  WJOD
  • Western Dubuque baseball star Brett Harris practiced his swing on Wednesday in Dubuque after completing brain tumor treatment and is preparing for college baseball at Ole Miss this fall with doctors monitoring his recovery.  KWWL

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Dubuque Artifact Show

    8 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Dubuque County Fairgrounds & Event Center — Admission details not specified — Discover fascinating artifacts and connect with local history enthusiasts.

    Sat, 4/11/26

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  • Financial Literacy 101 — She Unites

    6:30-7:30 p.m. — The Innovation Lab — Free entry — Learn about the essentials of achieving financial freedom through savings, assets, and wealth transfer.

    Wed, 4/15/26

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  • Everything Old is New Again

    7-11:59 p.m. — Steeple Square — $50 — Experience timeless big band sounds and delicious desserts on an elegant evening in Dubuque.

    Sat, 5/2/26

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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