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Dubuque
Wednesday, May 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Dubuque. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Dubuque Police arrested three people after a large fight in the parking lot of Liquor, Tobacco, & Gas on the 14-hundred block of Central around 8:20 Monday night; the suspects Desmond Altman aged 45, Arkeesha Neely aged 44, and Anthony Crowder aged 52 face riot charges with Crowder also indicted for going armed with intent and willful injury. Radio Dubuque
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ This summer, Q Casino’s Back Waters Stage will host two rock concerts as In This Moment performs on August 1 and Mudvayne on September 11 — tickets will go on sale Friday, May 9 at 10 a.m. WJOD
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Dubuque City Council passed an ordinance last night to fine residents up to $750 for feeding or harassing bears and for not removing bird feeders or trash when asked by police or conservation officials—Conservation Director Brian Preston said the rule is meant to prevent bears from becoming dependent on human food as sightings are expected to rise. Radio Dubuque
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Heritage Pond in Dubuque provided families with a natural escape last weekend — the calm pond covering nine acres featured a new kayak launch and well-kept campsites that offered a simple day of outdoor fun. The area, close to the Heritage Trail, proved to be an easy retreat from city life. WJOD
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Iowa men’s basketball coach Ben McCollum said he builds winning teams by focusing on players’ emotional strength and careful recruiting – working hard and caring for each player is key for lasting success. He explained that this approach, which has led to conference titles in previous seasons, will shape his strategy at Iowa to create a strong team culture. The Gazette
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Turn To Stone - ELO Tribute
7-8:30 p.m. — Five Flags Center — Experience the nostalgia with the unforgettable hits of Electric Light Orchestra!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.
~ Carl Jung
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