Good Day
Dubuque
Thursday, May 7th, 2026
Good morning, Dubuque. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Dubuque Parks and Recreation has opened registration for summer programs and swim lessons for all ages, offering youth cooking, gaming and outdoor play, as well as athletics and dance for adults (registration is available online and in person). KWWL
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Visitors at Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge are marveling at the birth of a rare white bison calf whose coat stands out from the usual reddish-brown. The calf, estimated in only 1 in 10 million births — a symbol of cultural renewal for Native traditions, offers a unique glimpse into Iowa’s natural heritage. WJOD
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Wendt Regional Cancer Center has introduced KV trigger imaging technology that monitors patient movement and pauses radiation if tumors shift during therapy, protecting healthy tissue and nearby organs. The center is the only one in Dubuque to offer this innovative safety system + improve patient care. KWWL
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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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