Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of June.
Good morning, Dubuque.
ABI announced on Wednesday, June 4 that Mi-T-M Corporation of Peosta won the Coolest Thing Made in Iowa competition with its ePowerStation, a portable, silent power source delivering up to 6,000 watts for indoor and outdoor use (jobsites, film sets, and food trucks).
Dubuque Main Street’s Dubuque & All That Jazz returns tonight from 5pm-11pm at the 5 Flags Arena because of the weather forecast; the performer lineup remains unchanged and food trucks will serve on 5th Street beginning at 5pm.
Facing forecasted storms, Dubuque Main Street moved the All That Jazz event indoors and it will be held today at Five Flags Arena.
The evening features the Roosevelt Middle School Jazz Band at 5 p.m., a preview performance, and music by 10 of Soul and DZ Combo.
Iowa schools will implement new academic standards in the 2027‑28 school year as House File 2670 (the new law) adds social studies tests for 8th and 11th graders, updates health topics, and expands lessons in personal finance and career math.
Yesterday the Dubuque City Council voted 6-1 to remove a 170-year-old brewery building at 2327 Central Avenue from a conservation district, allowing owner Dan Reavis to demolish it for an auto shop expansion — Mayor Brad Cavanagh noted the decision highlights a need to balance growth with preservation.
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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