Good Day
Dubuque
Wednesday, May 27th, 2026
Good morning, Dubuque. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 27th of May.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Andrea Runde, a longtime Hempstead teacher (since 2003), is set to become assistant principal and registrar for the 2026-2027 school year at Hempstead High School, replacing Jared Deutsch who will become principal at Dubuque Senior High School. KWWL
- ➤ In 2024, Clarke University spent $696,084 on its men's basketball team in Dubuque, falling $336,069 short of the state average as reported by the U.S. Department of Education. Dubuque Times
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ NOAA forecasts a developing El Niño will influence Iowa weather this fall and winter, bringing milder temperatures with occasional snowstorms and increased rainfall that may lead to flooding and affect spring planting. Farmers and residents should monitor updates for seasonal shifts. WJOD
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Kim Reynolds signed a new law yesterday in Iowa City at Stead Family Children's Hospital to tax vape products and nicotine pouches. The first $3 million raised next year will fund pediatric cancer research at the University of Iowa. KCRG
- ➤ Iowa DOT reports the Julien Dubuque Bridge closure is now set to begin on June 10; eastbound lanes will close for nine hours daily until early July, both lanes will shut until August, and westbound lanes will close until mid-September with Highway 20 detouring via highways 61 (and 151). KWWL
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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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