Good Day
Dubuque
Wednesday, July 30th, 2025
Good morning, Dubuque. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Dubuque man with outstanding arrest warrants, identified as 33-year-old Travis Patrick Nelson, was arrested Saturday, July 29 after a high-speed motorcycle chase in McGregor and Marquette — he sped at over 80 mph, ran a stop sign, crashed into an oncoming vehicle with no serious injuries, and now faces charges including eluding police, reckless driving, and driving with a suspended license. Radio Dubuque
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Tom Drake recalls Iowa's old farm traditions—like square baling, butchering days, husking sweet corn, canning produce, and raising mixed livestock—that are fading as modern methods and fast-paced life change how farms work. He warns that future generations might not experience these time-honored practices. WJOD
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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.
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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.
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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!
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Live Music with Kristina Marie Castañeda
Evening — Frank O'Dowd's Irish Pub & Grill — Free entry — Experience the heartfelt melodies of Iowa's singer-songwriter Kristina Marie Castañeda in a cozy pub atmosphere.
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Chair Yoga Session
11:15 a.m. — Dubuque County Library - Asbury Branch — Free entry — Stretch your body in a relaxed way with a full body workout from your chair.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.
~ George Bernard Shaw
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