Good Day
Dubuque
Friday, May 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Dubuque. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of May.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ University of Dubuque spent $574,264 on its football teams in 2024, a 7.1% rise over the previous year—this amount represents 11.2% of its sports budget as reported by the U.S. Department of Education. Dubuque Times
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Iowa DNR says black bear sightings are increasing as young males from Wisconsin and Minnesota begin roaming Iowa's northeast areas, including rugged parts of the Driftless. Residents are advised to secure food and trash as wildlife+activity grows. WJOD
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Iowa Department of Transportation will begin repairs on the Julien Dubuque Bridge on Monday, June 1, with staged lane closures — including full closures in July — that will force drivers to detour on U.S. Highway 20 and prompt the East Dubuque City Council's one-time assistance program for businesses. Radio Dubuque
- ➤ The EPA is providing $46 million to replace lead pipes to protect families, officials said, and funds will be used through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund — a plan that will update water systems across Iowa. WJOD
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Field of Dreams 'Bring It Home' campaign will name a press box at the ballpark in Dyersville after broadcaster Gary Dolphin, whose work shaped Iowa sports culture — fundraising nears half of a $500,000 goal as the site will host an MLB game with the Phillies facing the Twins. WJOD
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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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