Good morning, Dubuque.

Ruby-throated hummingbirds have begun arriving in Iowa now, and local residents are preparing their yards with sugar water feeders and bright tubular flowers to welcome the migrants.

Locals are advised to keep feeders away from predator hiding spots like areas frequented by cats and snakes.

Local leaders fear a proposed Iowa House bill passed on April 22 will limit Dubuque’s use of Tax Increment Financing, a key tool for development, potentially stalling projects such as a downtown parking lot conversion into 80 apartments planned for 2028.

The Iowa DOT warns that over 100 road projects are planned across the state, with drivers advised to use detours to avoid work zones — construction continues through spring and summer.

On Saturday, the Dubuque County Drug Task Force collected 128 lbs of medications and 68 lbs of sharps during the National Take Back Event.

Drop boxes remain available for safe disposal at the Dubuque Law Enforcement Center and at local police departments (Dyersville, Farley, Peosta, Cascade) and Asbury City Hall.

CDC data shows rising ER visits for tick bites across Iowa due to longer active seasons and expanding habitats; local residents planning outdoor activities are advised to take preventions (like applying Permethrin to clothing) to reduce exposure to tick-borne illnesses.

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.

Malvern Bank SLMR Event at Dubuque Speedway

5:30-11:30 p.m. — Dubuque County Fairgrounds & Event Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience thrilling races at the Dubuque Speedway for an exciting evening.