Good Day
Dubuque
Thursday, May 28th, 2026
Good morning, Dubuque. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Iowa residents can view a rare blue moon this weekend with peak illumination at 3:45 a.m. Sunday and optimal viewing after 8:40 p.m. Saturday plus clear skies in eastern Iowa support the sighting. WJOD
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Clarke University allocated $639,451 to its women's basketball teams in 2024, falling $73,679 short of the state average as reported by the U.S. Department of Education. Dubuque Times
- ➤ Loras College president Mike Doyle defended the institution’s progress after Forbes rated it D, citing record fundraising, profit gains and $11 million in debt repaid. The college aims to reduce half of its $38 million debt by 2030 — a plan that is ahead of schedule. KCRG
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ One year ago, Iowa DNR officers found two federally endangered pallid sturgeon (ancient fish that help water quality) in the Des Moines River. They remind us to follow fishing rules and protect Iowa's waterways. WJOD
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Iowa Department of Transportation announced that the multi-phase repair project on the Julien Dubuque Bridge will now begin on Wednesday, June 10th instead of June 1st — bridge closures will be partial and full through mid-September. Radio Dubuque
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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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