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Good morning, Dubuque. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 27th of May.

CRIME NEWS

  • Police arrested 19-year-old Jordan Quinn after he threatened a Loras College security guard with a knife around 2 a.m. Sunday morning in the 1500 block of Henion Street—he was charged with interference with official acts while displaying a weapon, being ineligible to carry a dangerous weapon, public intoxication and two counts of assault while displaying a dangerous weapon.  Radio Dubuque

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Dubuque County schools enrolled 334 Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students during the 2023-24 school year (11% increase from last year). The students made up 2.6% of the 12,797 total, with Hempstead High School reporting the highest count at 65 students (the largest enrollment among county schools).  Dubuque Times

HEALTH NEWS

  • Iowa Donor Network is teaching nurses, EMTs and other health workers how to report deaths for organ and tissue donation so more donor referrals are made. In 2024, 130 organ donors provided 387 organs and 1,114 tissue donors helped many people while Logan's Law from fall 2019 added over 6,000 new registered donors.  The Gazette

SPORTS NEWS

  • Today, The Gazette listed eight local high school softball teams to watch in the upcoming season, including Benton Community, Cedar Rapids Kennedy, Cedar Rapids Prairie, Cedar Rapids Xavier, Edgewood-Colesburg, Lisbon, Western Dubuque and Williamsburg. The list shows each team's coach, 2024 record, returning players and postseason results — factors that set the stage for a competitive year.  The Gazette

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 5/31/25

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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.

    Sun, 6/1/25

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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.

    Tue, 6/3/25

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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.

    Sat, 6/7/25

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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