Good Day
Dubuque
Thursday, April 30th, 2026
Good morning, Dubuque. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 30th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Nancy Van Milligen, president & CEO of the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque, is set to retire on Dec. 31 after growing the organization to a $90 million grant powerhouse. A search for her successor is underway as she shifts to a part time senior role next year. KCRG
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fire on Tuesday, Apr. 28 destroyed a trucking and repair facility near 951 Highway 136 in Cascade, causing about $1 million in damage as six fire departments worked until 5:30 p.m. to control the blaze with no injuries reported. WJOD
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A gallery highlights more than 20 top-rated campgrounds across Iowa that earned at least 4.7 stars on Google reviews — the list, updated Apr. 28, features sites like Hitchcock Nature Center and Lacey-Keosauqua State Park. 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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Forever Young - 80s Prom Night
7-11:59 p.m. — The Magnolia, Dubuque — $60 — Step back to 1984 and enjoy a nostalgic prom night filled with music, dancing, and themed decor.
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