Good morning, Dubuque.

Dubuque businesses have committed $829,810 to expand child care and have already created 223 slots and hired 77 workers—this investment could add 412 new slots and 184 hires later this year.

On Monday, a North Liberty man already serving a 100 year sentence was handed another 50 year sentence after pleading guilty to charges of second degree sexual abuse, first degree burglary, and second degree robbery for an Iowa City attack on Sept.

6, 2022—his sentence follows similar crimes in Black Hawk County and he faces further charges in Linn County.

The trial for Gabriel Dominguez and Scott Wessels, charged with attempted murder after a stabbing of 21-year-old Hunter Guyon near 9th and Main Streets on October 26th, has been postponed to September 16th as both pleaded not guilty.

Over 400 students from the tri-state area will attend the Skilled Trades Fair in Dubuque on April 24th and 25th at Portzen Construction Company—where they will try hands-on activities like welding, heavy equipment operation, and wiring circuits.

Organized by the Dubuque Area Labor-Management Council and local sponsors, the event will provide a chance to explore new career paths in skilled trades.

Aldi customers in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin are warned that a 16 ounce tray of pork carnitas produced by Cargill on April 1—2 may contain metal fragments, and FSIS advises discarding it or returning it at Aldi if its use-by date is June 30—July 1 to avoid health risks.

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.

The Australian Bee Gees Show

8:00-9:30 p.m. — Mississippi Moon Bar at Diamond Jo Dubuque — Ticket prices may vary — Experience a lively tribute to the Bee Gees with a long-standing Las Vegas favorite.

Lunch & Learn: Gardening in Raised Beds

12:00 p.m. — Convivium Urban Farmstead — Free entry — Discover the joys of raised bed gardening with expert tips from Farm Manager AJ Shultz.