Good morning, Dubuque.

Emergency crews responded on Sunday to a car fire near the intersection of Walnut and University in the University Hill area—knocking out power and natural gas service and forcing evacuations—while police investigate the falling power line that sparked the blaze; no injuries were reported even though a nearby home suffered heat damage.

In 2021, Randy and Kathy Harter sold their porta potty business and turned their Dubuque County shed into a shrimp farm — they invested over $300,000 to build seven tubs holding 90,000 gallons — and now raise about 40,000 whiteleg shrimp for local restaurants.

Dubuque man Christopher Higgins pleaded not guilty on hit-and-run charges after he allegedly drove drunk and struck City Manager Michael Van Milligen on Main Street on March 27 — leaving him with a broken kneecap and fleeing the scene — with a jury trial set for August 19.

Jason Davis, a Dubuque native & U.S. Army veteran who served eight years with five deployments, announced his candidacy for mayor and will focus on public safety & emergency response, economic development, and fiscal responsibility & transparency as he invites locals to a Meet the Candidate event Thursday at 5 p.m. at Baraboo’s on Main.

On Monday, the Iowa Senate advanced three bills—one would require high schoolers to pass the U.S. citizenship test to graduate, another would reserve 80 percent of seats at public medical and dentistry colleges for applicants with Iowa ties, and a third would raise penalties for exposing minors to obscene materials with harsher punishments for repeat offenses.

Lucy Olsen, an Iowa guard who averaged 17.9 points and 5.1 assists last season, was projected as a second- or third-round pick in the WNBA Draft that began Monday at 6:30 p.m. in New York City on ESPN.

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.