Good morning, Dubuque.

A 16-year-old boy from Sherrill was seriously injured Thursday morning in a Dubuque County crash on Gun Club Road, half a mile north of Epworth—he crossed into oncoming traffic, struck a towed trailer, and was taken to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries while being cited for failing to maintain control.

45-year-old Maurice Randolph, a Chicago man who conspired with others to distribute cocaine from 2017 to April 2021 near Dubuque parks and schools, pleaded guilty on December 5 and was sentenced to over 24 years in federal prison after a co-conspirator’s sale on February 14 led to a Dubuque woman's death—he and two others will jointly pay nearly $14,000 to her family.

Dubuque County Sheriff Joe Kennedy told the Board of Supervisors earlier this week that he would not sign the ICE agreement—citing limited resources and concerns about making the county a sanctuary.

He said his deputies will only assist with arrests rather than taking on immigration enforcement duties, despite pressure from the National Sheriff’s Association.

The Iowa High School Athletic Association released the Gazette-area boys' qualifier list for the 2025 state track and field meet; championships will be held next Thursday through Saturday at Drake Stadium in Des Moines (the list includes event-specific top seeds).

Iowa high school girls’ soccer regional playoffs start next Wednesday, May 21, with 24 teams in three classifications set for quarterfinal games—Class 1A on Wednesday and Classes 2A and 3A on Friday; semifinals will take place on May 28 and finals on May 30 before state tournament play in Ames begins with quarterfinals on June 3, semifinals on June 5 and championship matches on June 7.

The Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union released the qualifying list for the 2025 state track and field meet showing Gazette-area girls with top eight seeds marked (in parentheses).

The championships will be held next Thursday through Saturday at Drake Stadium in Des Moines.

Lunch & Learn: Gardening in Raised Beds

12:00 p.m. — Convivium Urban Farmstead — Free entry — Discover the joys of raised bed gardening with expert tips from Farm Manager AJ Shultz.

Virtual Tour of Trustwell Living

9 a.m.-7 p.m. — Trustwell Living at Eagle Pointe Place — Free event — Explore a senior living community known for its exceptional care and dining options.

Johnnie Walker at Yardarm Riverfront Bar & Grill

1-5 p.m. — Yardarm Riverfront Bar & Grill — Enjoy great food, drinks, and live music with Johnnie Walker.

Dubuque's Largest Flea Market and Garage Sale

8 AM – 3 PM — Tri-State Independent Blind — Free admission — Explore over 100 tables filled with treasures and crafts all under one roof.

Ballet Des Moines Summer STEM Tour: See the Music

5-8 p.m. — Alliant Energy Amphitheater — Free entry — Explore the intersection of music, science, and dance with hands-on activities and performances.

Senior Living On-Site Tour

9 a.m.-7 p.m. — Accura HealthCare of Cascade — Free entry — Explore award-winning senior living with exceptional dining and friendly staff.

The Glass Menagerie Performance

7:30-9 p.m. — Five Flags Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the timeless classic that launched Tennessee Williams to fame in this poignant exploration of family and dreams.