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Dubuque
Friday, May 8th, 2026
Good morning, Dubuque. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The City of Dubuque and nonprofit Dubuque Bike Coop are hosting Bike Week with eleven events from Saturday through May 16th, including a bike-in picnic at Bee Branch Amphitheater. Local businesses are offering specials for riders+ residents are encouraged to enjoy biking for transportation or leisure. Radio Dubuque
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today, rock and roll bands participate in Puttzin’ Around Downtown by playing mini-golf at several venues downtown. Organized by Dubuque Main Street, teams have a chance to win groovy prizes while helping fund local community projects + initiatives. Radio Dubuque
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Officials with Keystone Area Education Agency plan to sell a Dubuque building near the district’s Chaney Road offices used for meetings and student programs, and Dubuque Schools may buy it to house online school staff from Jefferson Middle School, which is set to close soon. Radio Dubuque
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ New USDA SNAP retailer rules require Iowa stores to stock seven varieties of staple foods plus more fresh produce starting this fall. The changes aim to boost healthy food access while challenging local convenience stores in rural areas. WJOD
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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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