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Dubuque
Wednesday, April 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Dubuque. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Cathedral of St. Raphael reopened Tuesday after six months of renovations that finished a $10 million project involving over 200 workers who updated the building and campus (with a state grant covering about $1.8 million); churchgoers celebrated the reopening with a Chrism Mass. KCRG
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Christopher Higgins, a 34-year-old accused of driving drunk, hit Dubuque City Manager Mike Van Milligen on Main Street on March 27 when Van Milligen was exiting his car and then drove away, and Higgins pleaded not guilty and is set for trial on August 19 as police reported he swerved and was later found unconscious behind the wheel. Radio Dubuque
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Clayton Ridge School Board voted (five to two) last week to move to a four-day school week starting next school year. The district has not yet decided whether Monday or Friday will be off (leaders studied the change for months). Radio Dubuque
- ➤ Applications for the Students First Education Savings Account program open today at 8 a.m. and provide state funds for tuition, fees and other education expenses for eligible nonpublic school students—new applicants must create an ESA Portal account while returning users log in before the deadline at 11:59 p.m. on June 30, with options available in English and Spanish. KCRG
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Iowa Health and Human Services on Tuesday submitted a federal waiver that would require able-bodied adults on expanded Medicaid to work 80 hours per month once pending legislation is passed; Governor Kim Reynolds said the measure is meant to focus Medicaid on those who truly need it. A 30-day public comment period will allow Iowans to offer input (with two public hearings scheduled). KCRG
- ➤ Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Friday that she will not run for a third term and ended last year with over $3 million in her campaign account. State law lets her use the funds for charitable donations, transfers to political parties, refunds to donors, or keeping her committee open for future use — but she cannot give the money directly to another campaign. The Gazette
SHOP NEWS
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Turn To Stone - ELO Tribute
7-8:30 p.m. — Five Flags Center — Experience the nostalgia with the unforgettable hits of Electric Light Orchestra!
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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.
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