Sunday, May 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Dubuque. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 3rd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A vacant lot now hosts over 30 fruit trees managed by Dubuque Trees Forever to provide free produce to residents. The nonprofit will hold a formal harvest next year — extra fruit will be shared with the local food pantry. KCRG
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dubuque hosted its annual American Heart Association Heart Walk today as hundreds of community members raised nearly $200,000 to boost heart health awareness + health officials warn that the condition remains the leading cause of death, especially among women. KWWL
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ An organized Community 5K Run for adults will be held Saturday, May 9 in Holy Cross; the race gives residents a chance to compete and stay active *with support from local fitness groups*. Dubuque Times
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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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