Good Day
Dubuque
Wednesday, May 13th, 2026
Good morning, Dubuque. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Honor Flight 2 from Dubuque departed from Dubuque Regional Airport this morning for Washington D.C.; it is scheduled to return around 10 p.m. today when veterans are welcomed at the Grand River Center. Radio Dubuque
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters responded to a fire at the Agri Star plant in Postville early Wednesday at 3 a.m. with crews from Postville, Luana, Clermont, and Decorah (damage and impact on operations remain unclear). KCRG
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Dubuque Community School District will close Jefferson Middle School after the 2027-2028 school year and expand Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School using a $30 million bond, while a community election in September will ask voters to renew the property tax levy. KWWL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Feb. 6, the American National Red Cross in a Dubuque County city underwent an FDA inspection that found no action necessary, confirming that its biologics operations meet current regulations (FDA). Dubuque Times
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A nationwide survey found Iowa residents reported an average pain score of 4.44, ranking third nationally compared to a national average of 3.8. The findings add to concerns about rural healthcare access as many face untreated chronic pain. 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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Breakthrough Basketball Camp: Ball Handling and Scoring
June 8-10 — Clarke University, Dubuque, IA — $97 for observing coaches — Enhance your basketball skills with high-intensity drills and character building.
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