Good morning, Dubuque.

Rising river levels have delayed the opening of Miller Riverview Park and Campground this week — city officials will update Dubuque residents when conditions improve.

Professional puppeteer Kirk Bixby from New York City will lead a four-day residency at the Bell Tower Theater from May 7-10, teaching puppetry to Bryant Elementary students and theater cast for a June production; he will host free events on May 9 at Carnegie Stout Public Library + theater.

A groundbreaking ceremony for Holy Family Catholic Schools’ Platform for Excellence: Inspiring Space project (a $30-million initiative) is set for Thursday at 4:00 p.m. at the Central Campus on Kane Street and will add a faith and fine arts auditorium, academic and innovation spaces, and athletic upgrades funded by private philanthropy.

Potosi School District will break ground by the end of the month to build a new elementary gym and renovate existing facilities after voters approved a $9.1M referendum in November 2024; later phases will upgrade the parking lot and high school gym and remodel the elementary gym in summer 2027.

Eagle Point Park recently conducted a controlled prairie burn to clear invasive weeds and leaf litter from its oak trees, a measure expected to promote new growth and support local wildlife in Dubuque.

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.

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.