Good Day
Dubuque
Thursday, May 21st, 2026
Good morning, Dubuque. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ U.S. News and World Report has ranked six Iowa cities among the best places to live (Ankeny moved up to #4 while Dubuque is at #208) based on cost of living, job market and quality of life. WJOD
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Nearly 3 million Iowans will drive over Memorial Day weekend as high gas prices (currently at $4.31) prompt longer trips, and AAA advises drivers to maintain speeds below 55 to help save fuel and money. WJOD
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ In 2024, Clarke University in Dubuque awarded $11,220,053 in athletic financial aid to 398 male and 220 female student-athletes and saw male athletes receive 90.8% more aid than female teammates, marking a 44.7% increase from last year. Dubuque Times
- ➤ In 2024, Clarke University spent $3,035,690 on its football programs with a 6% rise from the previous year and this represented 20.1% of its total sports budget, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Dubuque Times
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Ennoble Nursing and Rehab ranked as Dubuque County’s third largest nursing home in Q1, caring for 67.6 residents daily with 85 available beds (no fines were reported) and earning a 5 rating from CMS. Dubuque Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Women's collegiate basketball teams in Dubuque County received $1,177,161 during 2024, marking an 8.3% rise from last season's spending according to U.S. Department of Education data; overall, basketball teams spent $2.6 million amid significant growth since 2010. Dubuque Times
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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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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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