Good morning, Dubuque.

U.S. Cellular said it will cut 4,100 jobs across the country and some Dubuque workers will lose their jobs.

The Iowa Workforce Development WARN list shows that 18 employees at the Wacker Plaza store and 6 at the Manchester site will lose their jobs on June 1—this change comes after T-Mobile takes over the company.

Police received a suspicious phone call to Hempstead High School around 1:10 p.m. yesterday that forced a lockdown while officers coordinated with Dubuque Community School District staff to secure the campus, and the initial investigation found the threat was not credible.

Hunter Newberry, a 23-year-old from Boscobel, pleaded guilty in October to possessing with intent to distribute meth and was sentenced this week in federal court to more than 10 years in prison—he must also serve a 5-year term of supervised release after a January 2024 arrest following a traffic stop in Dubuque.

Trevin Jirak, a 6-foot-9 senior from West Des Moines Valley who earned Iowa’s Mr. Basketball and MaxPreps Player of the Year honors, switched his commitment from Northern Iowa to the Iowa Hawkeyes men's basketball team on Friday—making him the first local recruit under head coach Ben McCollum. He averaged 16.2 points, 9.4 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2.1 blocks for his school as he prepares to join the team for the upcoming season.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Vintage Torque Fest 2025

May 2-3 — Dubuque County Fairgrounds & Event Center — Tickets required for entry — Celebrate vintage lifestyle with classic cars, live music, and good food, all for a great cause.

Dubuque Dances with the Stars 2025

6-10 p.m. — Mississippi Moon Bar at Diamond Jo Dubuque — Tickets required — Experience a dazzling evening of dance showcasing local talent for a good cause.

Swan Lake Ballet Performance

2:00 – 3:30 PM — Heritage Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the timeless beauty of Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake performed by the Dubuque Symphony Orchestra and Heartland Ballet.

Turn To Stone - ELO Tribute

7-8:30 p.m. — Five Flags Center — Experience the nostalgia with the unforgettable hits of Electric Light Orchestra!

Jump: A Tribute to Van Halen

8-9:30 p.m. — Q Casino + Resort — Tickets available — Enjoy two hours of classic Van Halen hits performed by a fresh young band.