Good Day
Dubuque
Wednesday, April 29th, 2026
Good morning, Dubuque. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters extinguished a blaze that destroyed a commercial building on April 28 at 951 Highway 136 in Cascade — the building, which housed three trucking businesses, sustained about $1M in damage, though no one was injured. KWWL
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ U.S.D.A Rural Development approved grants to help two local oil companies upgrade fuel stations with renewable fuel systems. Molo Petroleum will receive $1.9 million + Rainbo Oil Company got $589,000 to add new dispensers and storage tanks at several locations. Radio Dubuque
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Iowa high school and college track stars delivered record-breaking performances at the Drake Relays, setting new marks in relays and individual races. Notable moments included a record 110-meter hurdles time (by Ankeny's Hayden Carlson) that highlighted the state’s deep talent. 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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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.
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