Good morning, Dubuque.

Bear is a 1.5-year-old dog — weighing about 53 pounds — who loves playing fetch and meeting new people at Dubuque Regional Humane Society on Chavenelle Road.

The shelter advises families with other pets to arrange a meet-and-greet and invites potential adopters to call 563-582-6766.

At around 4:30 a.m. on July 1, officers from multiple jurisdictions stopped a vehicle on Highway 151 near Cascade and exchanged gunfire with James Sherrill from Linn County—he was fatally shot while a DCSO sergeant was wounded and later released after treatment, with the officers involved now identified for review by county and state legal officials.

Dubuque Police arrested 44-year-old Jacinto Lopez-Perez and 51-year-old Jason Ralston—both charged in the beating of a man on the 400 block of Main Street late Monday night—while they search for two other suspects after the victim, who was intoxicated, suffered facial injuries and was taken to hospital.

Marley Schmitz, a 10-year-old from Dubuque, advanced to the quarterfinals of the National Wildlife Federation’s Jr. Ranger competition by sharing nature videos with conservation facts and tips.

She needs votes to move into the semi-finals—if she wins the $20,000 prize, she will donate part of it to local parks.

Residents along the Mississippi River are facing the annual mayfly invasion that has left Dubuque and nearby communities with messy sidewalks and a strong smell—an effect of the insects’ natural mating and dying process.

The mayflies emerge in large swarms to mate and die within 24 to 48 hours, prompting residents to prepare for cleanup.

Governor Kim Reynolds and Lt. Gov. Chris Cournoyer honored two volunteers from UnityPoint Health – Finley Hospital with the Governor’s Volunteer Award for their dedication and care.

More than 290 awards were given to volunteers across 96 communities in 2025 as part of the state’s recognition program.

Maurice Benard Live

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Mississippi Moon Bar at Diamond Jo Dubuque — $ — Celebrate over 30 years of Maurice Benard as Sonny Corinthos with an engaging live event.

CCC 2025 Dubuque Puzzle Palooza

5:30-10 p.m. — Backpocket Dubuque — Registration required — Compete with your team for puzzles and enjoy food, drinks, and raffles for a good cause.

Live Animals with Dubuque County Conservation

6-7 p.m. — Dubuque County Library - Asbury Branch — Free entry — Engage with turtles, snakes, and salamanders guided by local conservationists.

Wayland Live Concert

7:30-11:30 p.m. — Q Casino + Resort — Free entry — Experience the high-energy blend of Country-Rock with Wayland and Too Hot For Leather.

Kayaking at Heritage Pond

4:30-7:30 p.m. — Heritage Pond — RSVP required — Paddle along with naturalists for a refreshing kayaking experience in the serene surroundings of Heritage Pond.

Electric Avenue: 80s New Wave Night

8 PM – 2 AM — Mississippi Moon Bar at Diamond Jo Dubuque — Check event details for entry cost — Relive the energetic vibes of 1980s New Wave & Radio Pop.

Summer Final Party!

1-3 p.m. — Dubuque County Library - Asbury Branch — Free entry — Celebrate the end of Summer with an exciting party featuring the Absolute Science Mega Foam Blaster!