Good Day
Dubuque
Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Dubuque. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Port of Dubuque Marina is now open for the season until Oct. 31 as it welcomes 70 transient slips just in time for Memorial Day weekend, offering gas, a snack store, and access to local attractions such as the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium. KWWL
- ➤ Dubuque earned a spot on the U.S. News and World Report Top 250 Places to Live ranking, placing 208th overall and fifth-best in Iowa. The report measured quality of life, job market strength, commute times, and household income. Radio Dubuque
- ➤ After counterfeit tokens were discovered, Dubuque Farmers’ Market halted wooden token sales and offered exchanges for temporary plastic tokens today, with DuTrac Community Credit Union & Farm Bureau Financial Services working to prepare a permanent system. KCRG
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. House approved a bill for year-round E15 fuel sales that may boost corn demand and support local ethanol jobs while offering drivers lower gas prices (though some worry about fuel mileage), a change that could reshape Iowa’s energy landscape. WJOD
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The city of Dubuque launched an aquatics feasibility study to plan new investments in pools — splash pads and water amenities. A focus group will meet Wed, May 27 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 at the Jule Operations and Training Center with further public input scheduled over the summer. KCRG
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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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