Good Day
Dubuque
Friday, April 17th, 2026
Good morning, Dubuque. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The City of Dubuque has selected 11 new sculptures for the 20th annual Art on the River exhibit, which will be installed early August and displayed through July (2027). A free family reception celebrating the works is set for Friday evening, August 7 at the Grand River Center. Radio Dubuque
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Dubuque Community School District will eliminate 27 positions at the end of the school year to save $2 million. Three teachers and four staff members will lose their contracts while other workers transition into new roles next school year. KCRG
- ➤ The Dubuque Police and Fire Departments will host free two-day summer youth camps for local middle and high school students. The camp for 11 to 12-year-olds will be held on June 15-16 and the one for 13 to 18-year-olds will run on June 18-19 (registration via lottery closes May 3). Radio Dubuque
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Severe hail has affected vehicles across Iowa this spring, and local drivers are urged to verify their auto insurance coverage if they carry only liability. Meteorologists warn that more severe weather is expected today — residents near Marion should be prepared for dents and cracked windshields. WJOD
- ➤ Local mushroom hunters join statewide forays as morel season kicks off today. Experts advise searching sunny hills and creek banks near dying trees — early finds can guide later hunts. WJOD
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A new guide lists 18 water Airbnbs available this summer, each earning 4.95-star ratings and offering docks, fire pits, and private beach access. The options span several Iowa cities and give guests choices for swim, fish, and kayak vacations. WJOD
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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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4th Annual She Unites Pickleball Tournament
9 a.m. — Veterans Memorial Park — Registration required — Celebrate women's sports and community with competitive and recreational pickleball matches.
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