Good morning, Dubuque.

Hodge — a Dubuque-based material handling firm — broke ground on a new $16M facility off Seippel Road to boost its operations; the building will open in summer 2027 and a future phase may add 100,000 sqft of space.

The University of Dubuque received approval to start a new four-year engineering program that will prepare students with hands-on lab work and team projects in mechanical and electrical engineering.

The program and its Chlapaty Center for Innovation will launch in fall 2027.

Drivers should plan extra commute time after July 6 as the Julien Dubuque Bridge closes for repairs for 30 days (detours add about 10 minutes) while the Iowa DOT offers a free shuttle between Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Center and East Dubuque Public Library by reservation.

The Julien Dubuque Bridge will close for 30 days for repairs starting July 6, with no lane closures from July 2 through July 5.

Drivers will follow a marked detour (eastbound traffic travels north on U.S. 61 then south on Wisconsin Highway 35/Illinois Highway 35) and must use caution.

The City of Dubuque has activated nearly a dozen emergency cooling centers — including the Bunker Hill Golf Course clubhouse that holds up to 200 people — to offer residents a safe, air-conditioned refuge from dangerous heat today, with sites available through Thursday 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.

DCI: Drum Corps International

7 p.m. — Dalzell Field — Ticket prices vary — Experience the thrilling performances of top drum corps in an electrifying atmosphere.

IPA Goes Local: Dubuque Area Pharmacy Association

6-7:30 p.m. — Grand River Convention Center — Free entry — Engage in networking and an educational session focused on actionable pharmacy practice solutions.