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Dubuque
Saturday, April 11th, 2026
Good morning, Dubuque. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 2026 HAVlife Tri-States Martini Shake Off at Q Casino & Resort (near the new The Key Hotel) featured creative martinis, a themed Clue game, silent auctions, and live music to support HAVlife Foundation youth programs. Pub 225, Grape Escape, and Copper Kettle served drinks in a night of fun. WJOD
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Hodge, a Dubuque-based material handling company, announced it will take over the Ryder Systems transportation facility in Waterloo in late July — keeping current staff with retention bonuses as part of its expansion plan. Leaders said more locations may follow. KWWL
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Archdiocese of Dubuque will reveal its new pastorate plan (Journey in Faith initiative) that outlines priest assignments, revised weekend Mass locations, and an interim schedule from July 15 through Jan. 15, 2027, with full implementation set to begin in January 2027 through 2028. Radio Dubuque
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Clarke University eliminated its long-term debt after receiving a $5 million gift from alumna Honmai (Lam) Goodman '58 and her husband, Joseph, which eased a major financial burden. The complex housing the library and tech center will be named the Goodman Center to honor their lasting impact. KWWL
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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.
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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.
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