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Dubuque
Thursday, May 14th, 2026
Good morning, Dubuque. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 14th of May.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The school district approved a $30 million bond to expand Roosevelt Middle School and close Jefferson Middle School amid lower enrollment; a petition by May 25 could trigger a vote. The district also set a special election on Sept. 8 to raise funds for maintenance through an increased levy. KCRG
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A pair of peregrine falcons has returned to nest at the Dubuque County Courthouse, with a live camera showing the female guarding three eggs. Conservation officials note she now has a new mate (a familiar change seen in previous seasons). Radio Dubuque
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On May 13, the TSA removed its screening equipment from Dubuque Regional Airport after daily flights ended on Jan. 14 — airport leaders said plans are in place to restore air service once an air carrier provides a letter of intent. KWWL
- ➤ Bridge cleaning on highways 61 and 151 begins tonight for the Iowa Department of Transportation over the Lake Peosta Channel — lane closures will last from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. for the next two to three days. KWWL
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ This summer, cyclists can explore eight top bike trails in Iowa, including the 89-mile Raccoon River Valley Trail near Des Moines and the Heritage Trail from Dubuque to Dyersville (ideal for any skill level) amid 1,800 miles of available routes. 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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