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Saturday, April 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Dubuque. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Dubuque Regional Airport announced that beginning May 16th Denver Air Connection will change its daily schedule with an outbound flight leaving Dubuque at 7:00 a.m. — arriving at O’Hare at 7:55 a.m. — and a return flight leaving O’Hare at 5:00 p.m. and landing in Dubuque at 5:55 p.m. Officials say the new schedule — which offers over 200 connections with United and American Airlines — will give travelers extra time for business in Chicago. Radio Dubuque
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Clayton Ridge Community School District is starting a four-day school week this fall that moves Monday into the weekend and has over 600 students attending classes from Tuesday to Friday at 8:15 a.m. until 3:45 p.m.—the longer days will maintain required instructional time, help control absenteeism, and make the district more attractive to new teachers. KCRG
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Escucha Mi Voz filed a civil rights complaint Friday against the Iowa State Patrol and ICE after seven Latino construction workers were stopped on April 18 near Dubuque on their way home from work. The complaint alleges prolonged detention and potential ethnic profiling — it demands a full investigation, suspension of immigration enforcement against the workers, and termination of the 287(g) agreement. The Gazette
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At Friday’s Drake Relays, Western Dubuque’s Quentin Nauman won the 800-meter race in 1 minute, 51.76 seconds and will run in the 1,600-meter final today—while Clear Creek Amana’s Landon Prince swept the throwing events with a career-best discus throw of 185 feet, 0 1/4 inches. The Gazette
- ➤ The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Iowa star running back Kaleb Johnson in the third round (83rd overall) of the NFL Draft after his breakout 2024 season, when he rushed for 1,537 yards and set a program record with 23 touchdowns. The Gazette
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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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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.
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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.
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Virtual Tour of Trustwell Living
9 a.m.-7 p.m. — Trustwell Living at Eagle Pointe Place — Free event — Explore a senior living community known for its exceptional care and dining options.
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Johnnie Walker at Yardarm Riverfront Bar & Grill
1-5 p.m. — Yardarm Riverfront Bar & Grill — Enjoy great food, drinks, and live music with Johnnie Walker.
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