Good Day
Dubuque
Thursday, May 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Dubuque. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Baby is a sweet 5-year-old, 48-pound pup highlighted as the pet of the week and available for adoption at the Dubuque Regional Humane Society today—she is shy when meeting new people but becomes playful with high-value treats. She thrives best as the only pet in a home and can be met at 4242 Chavenelle Road in Dubuque. WJOD
- ➤ Today the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque is hosting Great Give Day, a 24 hour online only event to support local nonprofits with a goal of $500,000. An outdoor celebration in Washington Park was cancelled due to weather + donations directly go to local groups and the event has raised $3.7 million since 2014. Radio Dubuque
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Multicultural Family Center Board of Directors said the loss of AmeriCorps funding means the Summer Teen Empowerment Program will be paused for this summer — the program offers high school elective credit through activities like gardening, financial literacy, and planning. The center hopes to regain funding so the program can resume later. Radio Dubuque
- ➤ The University of Dubuque named Jeanne Rupert as founding Dean for the proposed John and Alice Butler College of Osteopathic Medicine following a national search; she brings over 20 years of experience in academic leadership (including clinical care and public health). Preconstruction work on a three-story, 117-thousand square foot campus building on Main Street is underway with scheduled completion in December, and the new school will open in 2028 pending accreditation (the first new medical school in Iowa in over 100 years). Radio Dubuque
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Dubuque city leaders may get a 6.3% raise starting January 1 after a seven-member task force recommended raising the mayor's pay to $15,732 and council members' pay to $11,799 because the cost of living has increased 6.3%—the City Council will review the proposal in June. KCRG
- ➤ During a meeting on Monday, Dubuque County Sheriff Joe Kennedy defended his decision to decline the federal ICE Task Force program—citing a lack of staffing to support both federal duties and local public safety. He said his office will continue to enforce the law and cooperate with immigration requests while warning the county may be flagged as a sanctuary jurisdiction. Radio Dubuque
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Chicago Live Concert
7 PM – 1 AM — Five Flags Center — Tickets on sale January 17th — Rock out to the legendary hits of Chicago during their 58th touring season.
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