Good morning, Dubuque.

On Friday night, a barn fire on the 28,000 block of North Bankston Road in rural Dubuque County injured an unknown number of livestock — estimated losses reached $150,000 while the homeowners were not present and no people were hurt.

Several Dubuque County fire departments responded to a barn fire at the Charlie and Carrie Deutmeyer farm east of New Vienna Friday night, finding the barn fully engulfed in flames with no injuries, damage estimated at $150,000 — and an unknown number of injured livestock.

In 2022, Medicaid transfers in Dubuque County accounted for 3.4% of total income with an average of $2,070 per person and a total of $204.22 million according to the Economic Innovation Group—this made it the second smallest contributor among government transfers as Social Security led at 39.1%. These figures show the county's continued reliance on federal support in its income mix.

The Dubuque Community School District will hold two community sessions on facility planning—one on April 16 and one on April 28—at 6 p.m. at the district offices on Chaney Road.

The sessions will review the planning work led by INVISION Architecture and a community taskforce that updated options to consolidate middle schools and examined survey results.

The federal government will soon restart wage garnishment for borrowers who are more than 270 days late on their student loan payments, including many in Iowa, with up to 15% of paychecks taken—borrowers who receive a notice have 30 days to request a hearing and can explore repayment options like Fresh Start before collections resume.

Residents in Iowa must update their driver’s licenses to REAL ID by May 7 to fly commercially and access federal buildings—licenses with a gold star meet the requirement while non-compliant IDs may lead to extra screening.

Applicants must bring proof of identity, social security, and residency to the DMV, and processing can take up to thirty days.

Zach Johnson, a 49-year-old Cedar Rapids native, posted his lowest Masters round— a 6-under par 66— at Augusta National on Saturday.

He eagled the second hole and made six birdies from the 9th to the 16th to move up the leaderboard.

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.