Good morning, Dubuque.

An Asbury couple was injured in a rear-end collision shortly before 8 a.m. on Thursday at the intersection of Dodge and Locust Streets in Dubuque—John Nemmers and his passenger Donna Nemmers were treated at Finley Hospital while Erin Ogborn was cited for following too closely.

Dubuque firefighters said a boat was destroyed today at American Marine after a fire broke out around 11:10 a.m.—they put out the flames in 15 minutes with no injuries but noted minor damage to nearby boats and the covered marina, and the cause is under investigation.

Dubuque’s National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium now hosts Ice Dinosaurs, a summer exhibit featuring life-sized animatronic dinosaurs, fossils and interactive displays that show how these animals thrived in the Arctic.

On Saturday, June 14th, paleontologist Dr. Greg Erickson will give two talks of 30 minutes each at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.—tickets cost $5 with limited seating.

During the 2023 to 2024 school year, Dubuque County public schools enrolled 640 Hispanic students, making up 5% of 12,797 total students+ a 3.1% rise from last year.

Dubuque Senior High School recorded the highest Hispanic enrollment with 96 students.

National Guard soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 133rd Infantry, known as the Ironman Battalion, will train at Fort Johnson before deploying to the Middle East next week.

A send-off ceremony will be held Wednesday at 5:45 p.m. at the Dubuque County Fairgrounds and a parade will follow on Old Highway Road—joining some 1,800 Iowa guardsmen in the deployment.

Western Dubuque’s Quentin Nauman made history for high school track—he ran the 800 in 1:49.41 and the 1600 in 3:59.60 at Drake Stadium on May 24.

He is the first U.S. high school runner to finish both races at one meet.

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.

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.

YMCA Golf Classic

11 AM – 4 PM — Thunder Hills Country Club — Fundraising event — Support local scholarships while enjoying a round of golf.