Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of May.
Good morning, Dubuque.
The Public Works Department hosts a Touch a Truck event at the Dubuque Farmers' Market on Saturday, May 16 from 7 until noon as part of National Public Works Week.
Visitors can inspect trucks and heavy equipment (mini excavator, backhoe, asphalt roller and dump truck) and get 100 compost buckets.
Three Iowa families and business leaders announced a $10 million gift to support the Field of Dreams project in Dyersville, funding a new professional ballpark and campus; Governor Kim Reynolds attended on Thursday as the donors become legacy partners.
The University of Dubuque is launching a new two-year helicopter pilot program this fall to fill a shortage in emergency services, law enforcement and firefighting.
The program is part of an expansion at the Edward Babka Aviation Learning Center — with a simulator and new hangars set to be completed in December.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Disco Brunch with DJ SaladSpinner
9 AM - 1 PM — Convivium Urban Farmstead — Free entry — Keep the disco alive with classic hits and fresh food as you dance and enjoy the vibes.
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