Good morning, Dubuque.

Starting May 12, ITC Midwest will fly helicopters low over Dubuque and nearby towns to inspect high-voltage electric lines for damage and overgrown vegetation — flights will continue until May 23 if weather permits.

The patrols, required by NERC standards, aim to help keep power safe and reliable for local residents.

At 9:45 a.m. Sunday, fire crews from Holy Cross, New Vienna, and Sherill responded to a barn fire at Bradley Kluesner Farm on Ridge Road when brush burning spread embers that set the barn ablaze—firefighters contained the blaze, causing about $10-thousand in damage with no injuries or livestock harmed.

The Five Flags Center will host The Nutcracker on December 14 - a family show by the World Ballet Company with a Tchaikovsky score and 40 ballet dancers from around the globe.

Presale tickets are available today with the code SNOWFLAKE and general tickets will go on sale Friday, May 9.

Early in May, the Iowa DNR estimated there are three to four black bears in the state and predicted more bears will cross into areas near Dubuque from Minnesota and Wisconsin during the breeding season — local officials are drafting an ordinance to advise residents on secure food practices.

Dubuque passed a new ordinance on Monday night that forbids feeding or harassing bears and imposes fines up to $750 for violations.

Residents who do not remove a bird feeder or trash when asked by police or conservation officials could also be fined (a measure to reduce dangerous interactions with wildlife).

27-year-old Matt Henick, a property manager and Loras College graduate who has lived in Dubuque for 10 years, announced his candidacy for the Ward Three city council seat this fall; he co-founded Premier Property Management Group and manages apartments for about 350 tenants - 200 in Dubuque - while pledging to boost public safety, affordable housing, and transparency.

Today marks the first day of practice for the 2025 Iowa high school softball season as The Gazette reveals its preseason Super Ten ranking, with Williamsburg—the two-time defending Class 3A state champion—leading the local teams.

Turn To Stone - ELO Tribute

7-8:30 p.m. — Five Flags Center — Experience the nostalgia with the unforgettable hits of Electric Light Orchestra!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Dubuque's Largest Flea Market and Garage Sale

8 AM – 3 PM — Tri-State Independent Blind — Free admission — Explore over 100 tables filled with treasures and crafts all under one roof.

Ballet Des Moines Summer STEM Tour: See the Music

5-8 p.m. — Alliant Energy Amphitheater — Free entry — Explore the intersection of music, science, and dance with hands-on activities and performances.

Senior Living On-Site Tour

9 a.m.-7 p.m. — Accura HealthCare of Cascade — Free entry — Explore award-winning senior living with exceptional dining and friendly staff.