Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 4th of June.
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🏘️ Community
Eastern Iowa communities will host a busy 4th of July weekend with fireworks, parades and festivals from July 1st to 5th — Dubuque will feature a 3rd of July air show at A.Y.
McDonald Park and a 4th of July ice cream social at Mathias Ham Historic Site.
💼 Business
On Tuesday, June 3, local Chamber Ambassadors held a ribbon cutting ceremony at Q Casino and Resort’s new rooftop restaurant and bar Lock 11.
The restaurant, which overlooks the Mississippi River from the new Key Hotel, offers elevated dining & handcrafted cocktails and is open Tuesday through Saturday.
🏛️ Government
The Dubuque City Council voted 6-1 this week to allow demolition of the building at 2327 Central Avenue (the historic Schmid Brothers Brewery Beer Hall) after safety concerns, letting owner Dan Reavis expand his auto shop while council members discussed balancing economic growth with preserving local history.
🏥 Health
CMS data shows Luther Manor at Hillcrest was the county’s second largest nursing home in Q1 2026 with 103 beds, a rating of 1, and it incurred $8,281 in fines + two penalties, holding 25 more beds than the county average.
Accura Healthcare of Cascade earned a five-star CMS rating for Q1 2026, ranking it among the seven for-profit nursing homes in Dubuque County.
The facility averaged 42 residents per day (with no fines) according to CMS records.
🎉 Dubuque Events
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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.
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.
Whiskey Myers Concert
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Back Waters Amp — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of Southern rock with Whiskey Myers in a lively atmosphere.
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