Good morning, Dubuque.

Dubuque was named one of America’s safest mid-sized cities when SmartAssets ranked it 15th of 75, reviewing crime, vehicle fatality risks and disaster threats (the ranking considered violent and property crime rates); it ranked second among Iowa cities behind Ames.

Loras College allocated $247,180 to its women’s basketball team in 2024, which was $465,950 below the state average of $713,130; the amount made up 4.4% of the college’s overall sports spending in Dubuque, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Andrea Runde, a longtime instructional coach and English teacher at Hempstead, has been appointed as the new assistant principal to begin next school year at Hempstead High School — replacing Jared Deutch, who was named principal at Dubuque Senior High School.

The City of Dubuque and Iowa DOT will offer a free shuttle for walkers and bikers during Julien Dubuque Bridge repairs beginning June 10 until mid September, with vehicle traffic on U.S. Highway 20 detoured and the bridge closed to pedestrians (reservations recommended 24 hours ahead).

Fans can look forward to Iowa's first official night game in 10 years as the Hawkeyes face the Cyclones at Kinnick Stadium on Sept.

12 at 6:30 p.m. with NBC airing the game — a revival of the Cy-Hawk rivalry under the lights.

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.

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.

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.

Music on the Mound: Men's Choir of Auvignon

6-7 p.m. — Sinsinawa Mound Center — Free entry — Experience an evening of enchanting French choral music in a sacred and intimate space.

DCW Presents: Welcome to Dub City

6-9 p.m. — Grand River Convention Center — PG-13 suggested — Witness the debut of Dubuque's first professional wrestling company in an action-packed evening.