The City of Dubuque will launch the first phase of its Smarter Discards Pilot Study next week and begin collecting anonymous data on its curbside collection of trash and recycling.
The purpose of the 12-month study is to review Dubuque’s curbside trash and recycling services and use the information collected to make decisions regarding policies, staffing, and equipment issues related to waste... Read on...
The Flora Park and Nicholas J. Sutton Swimming Pools will be open for public swimming beginning on Saturday, May 25th (weather permitting). Memorial Day weekend pool hours are from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. See below for our 2013 pool operating hours.
Beginning on Tuesday, May 28th, pool operating hours are as follows:
FLORA PARK SWIMMING POOL:
Sunday through Thursday from 1:00 to 5:00 and 6:30 to 9:00 p.m.Friday and Saturday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. (CLOSED FOR... Read on...
City of Dubuque offices will be closed on Monday, May 27, for the Memorial Day holiday. This includes City Hall and other City department offices.
There will be no refuse, yard waste or curbside recycling collections by City crews on Monday, May 27. These collections will be made instead on the preceding Saturday, May 25. The Dubuque Metro Landfill will be closed all... Read on...
The Dubuque Circles Initiative will host its annual “Bridges Out of Poverty” workshop on Friday, May 31 at the Holiday Inn Grand Ballroom, 450 Main St., in Dubuque.
The workshop is designed to provide insight into both the challenges and strengths of those who live in or have lived in poverty. The workshop will be offered to social, health, legal, educational, and business professionals... Read on...
The Jule, Dubuque’s public transit system, will continue its Nightrider fixed-route service on Friday and Saturday evenings throughout the summer with modified hours of operation.
This summer’s Nightrider hours of operation will be from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays from Friday, May 31, through Saturday, August 17.
The Nightrider route is open to the public and provides service every... Read on...
Dubuque is one of 20 communities invited by the National Civic League to the annual All-America City Awards (AAC) competition, June 14-16, in Denver, Colorado.
The All-America City Award is sponsored by the National Civic League and recognizes 10 communities annually for outstanding civic impact and action planning. Winning applicants demonstrate innovation, inclusiveness, civic... Read on...
The tuck pointing project at Dubuque’s City Hall began on April 29 and is expected to be completed by the end of September. The work will impact the three public entrances to the building but not simultaneously.
City Hall’s east entrance along Central Avenue will be closed for the next two to three weeks. Following the completion of that portion of the building, the west entrance on Iowa Street will be closed for two-three weeks.... Read on...
Jim Ott and Ermina Soler are together again to present Bridges Out of Poverty! Join these dynamic presenters on May 31st for a day-long training offering insight into the "hidden rules" of socio-economic class.
The seminar is a unique and powerful tool designed to help you gain a deeper understanding of those who live or have lived in poverty; learn about their challenges, strengths, and barriers to change.
Register before May... Read on...
The City of Dubuque is offering two newly renovated and historically restored homes for sale near the Bee Branch Creek Restoration and Gateway Project, with special purchase incentives available to qualified buyers.
The home, located at 2268 Washington Street, and the duplex located at 317-319 E. 22nd St. are within walking distance of grocery stores, pharmacies, shopping, businesses, banks/credit unions, churches, and restaurants. The... Read on...
The City of Dubuque Housing & Community Development Department is selling completely renovated and historically restored single-family town homes to moderate-income homebuyers.
The six units, located at 1767-1795 Washington Street, have approximately 1,200 sq. ft. of living space with full basements. One three-bedroom, two-story unit and three of the five, two-story, two-bedroom units have been... Read on...
The City of Dubuque Housing & Community Development Department is selling a completely renovated and historically restored single-family home to a moderate-income homebuyer.
The single family home located at 394 E. 16th Street, has approximately 1,160 sq. ft. of living space. The two-story home has two bedrooms, one bath and a detached garage selling for $90,000.
The home is within walking... Read on...
The Leisure Services Department will be closed on Monday, May 27th, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.
Our office will re-open on Tuesday, May 28th at 8:00 a.m.
Have a safe holiday weekend.
Don't forget to purchase your 2013 season swim pass(es) at the Leisure Services Department. Please see below for additional information regarding the passes and pool opening date.
If you are unable to come into the office during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., please visit our website at www.cityofdubuque.org/recreation and select Aquatics & Pools. Season swim pass forms may be found online by... Read on...
Please see the special community event listed below.
Marshallese Constitutional Day will be held at the Prescott School playground area located at 1151 White Street on Saturday, May 25th.
The Constitution of the Marshall Islands entered into force on May 1, 1979. Join... Read on...
Adult lap swim and water walking will begin at the Flora Park and Nicholas J. Sutton Swimming Pools on Tuesday, May 28th. See below for hours:
ADULT LAP SWIM AND WATER WALKING AT FLORA PARK SWIMMING POOL:
Daily, 12:00 noon to 12:55 p.m.Saturday and Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 12:55 p.m.** Monday thru Friday, 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. (middle school age youth allowed... Read on...
Annual Pet Park tags are on sale and are valid through April 30th, 2014.
You can purchase your annual Pet Park tag(s) at the Leisure Services Department at 2200 Bunker Hill Road, City Hall-Finance Department at 50 West 11th, or print the permit form from our website at www.cityofdubuque... Read on...
The Leisure Services Summer 2013 brochures and Neighborhood Recreation Programs are available and registration is in process.
Our Summer 2013 brochure can be viewed online (and you can register online) at www.cityofdubuque.org/recreation and click on the Register Now button.
Our Summer 2013 Neighborhood Recreation Programs registration is in... Read on...
If you're planning a vacation and want to save $$$, you can purchase tickets at the Leisure Services Department. Please see below.
As of May 22nd, we have the following tickets for sale:
Lost Island Water Park (Waterloo, IA)Milwaukee County Zoo (Milwaukee, WI) Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park (Wisconsin Dells, WI)Pirate's Cove Adventure... Read on...
The Jule is again offering FREE bus transportation to students (K-12) to any regular stop on the bus route including any Leisure Services Department, Recreation Division and Carnegie-Stout Public Library activities.
After May 20th, parents can pick up ride bracelets at the Leisure Services Department or at the Transit Office located at 2401 Central Avenue. Students with a student school ID can also ride the Jule free throughout the... Read on...
The Bunker Hill Golf Course is offering a Lunch Special Green Fee Rate. See below for details.
Golfers can play 4 holes of golf for $5 and cart rental is $5, Monday through Thursday, 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Tee times cannot be reserved for this Lunch Special.
For further information, please contact the Pro... Read on...
Registration for our summer golf programs is in process. Please see below for additional information.
The Leisure Services Department offers the following golf programs for youth:
- Kids Introduction to Golf (age 7-9)- Youth Golf Lessons (age 10-11; 12 and older)- Teen Golf League (age 10 and older)
For further... Read on...
Registration for our summer playground programs is in process. Please see below for additional information. For a listing of playground program sites, please contact the Leisure Services Department at 563-589-4263.
TOT LOT PLAYGROUND. The Tot Lot playground program offers a variety of activities for girls and boys between the ages of 3 through 5. (Child must be age 3 before the program begins and toilet trained to register.) Trained... Read on...
Registration for our summer tennis programs is in process. Please see below for additional information.
The Leisure Services Department offers the following tennis programs:
- Quick Start Tennis (age 5 and 6)- Youth Summer Evening Lessons (age 7 and older)- Tennis Camp and Swim (age 7-13)- Tennis League (age... Read on...
The Summer 2013 brochures are available and registration is in process. You can view our brochure online (and you can register online) at www.cityofdubuque.org/recreation and click on the Register Now button.
See below for Special Water Classes offered through Leisure Services:
GUARD START. Are you 11 through 14 years old? Would you like to become a lifeguard, but you are too young? The Guard Start program is the answer,... Read on...
See below for classes offered in cooperation with Fever River Outfitters Company.
SEA KAYAK CLASS. Learn the basics of sea kayaking from two certified ACA instructors. Class includes basic paddling strokes, self and assisted rescues, wet exits and entries. Please bring your own boat and PFD or borrow... Read on...
Play ball...
Don't forget to register for our girls' softball and boys' baseball programs. Please see below for additional information.
GIRLS' SOFTBALL AT VETERANS' MEMORIAL PARK. The girls' softball program is designed to accommodate players based upon both age and skill level. The program teaches the sport of softball and provides the... Read on...
For parents and their children, age 6 and younger. See below for more information.
Enjoy private time with your children BEFORE the pool opens to the public. Every weekday beginning on Tuesday, May 28th, the water playground will open from 12:00 noon to 12:55 p.m. (Children must be accompanied by... Read on...
Please see the information below that will get you ready to participate in the 2013 Iron Kids Triathlon on Saturday, August 3rd.
ASPIRING ATHLETES. Join the partnership of the Leisure Services Aquatic Staff, Mississippi Valley Running Association, Free Flight and the Dubuque Tri Club as they create a series of training events to assist you with... Read on...
Following the final day of public swimming, the family dog is invited to take a dip at Flora and/or Sutton Swimming Pools. (Final day for swimming at Sutton Pool is August 11th; final day for swimming at Flora Pool is August 18th.) See below:
The 2013 Doggie Dip at Sutton Pool is scheduled for Monday, August 12th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
The 2013 Doggie Dip at Flora Pool is scheduled for Monday, August 19th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
The $5 admission fee per... Read on...
See information below regarding our Fall / Winter Adult Athletic Leagues for the 2013-2014 season.
2013 FALL SOFTBALL LEAGUES. Men's, women's and mixed leagues will be offered twice a week, Monday through Thursday evenings tentatively beginning the week of August 12th; seven games guaranteed. Registration... Read on...
Please see the list below of our City-wide Special Events for the 2013 season. Events are free unless otherwise indicated.
May 25th Marshallese Constitutional Day at Prescott School playground area, 1151 White Street.
June 9th Concert in Jackson Park. River Glen will perform from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. A light meal and beverages will be... Read on...
Are you interested in receiving City of Dubuque up-to-date communication regarding news releases, cancelations, upcoming registrations, agendas and minutes, newsletters, et cetera? If the answer is YES, we encourage you to register for NOTIFY ME.
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Within the Leisure Services Department, you may select to receive information regarding our Adult Athletic Programs... Read on...
Schedule your employee outing, youth group activity OR birthday party at the Flora or Sutton swimming pools this upcoming summer. You may also reserve your pool party dates twenty-three (23) months in advance - for the months of June and July only.
Rentals include swimming areas, water slides, fountains, water playgrounds, water volleyball and basketball equipment, and lifeguard staff.
Flora Pool is available for rental on Friday and Saturday evenings from 7:00-9... Read on...
The Leisure Services Department announces you can reserve your pavilions online at www.cityofdubuque.org/parks and click on the Reserve a Park Pavilion button.
This web page allows you to View Activities and/or select Park Pavilion to view the pavilion facilities and park location maps, check on pavilion availability and process your reservation per MasterCard or Visa... Read on...
The Leisure Services Department provides an after-school sports program to fourth and fifth grade students conducted at a number of Dubuque public elementary schools.
FLAG FOOTBALL and VOLLEYBALL will be offered in the fall of 2013, BASKETBALL will be offered in the winter of 2014, and TRACK will be offered in the spring of 2014.
For more information, please contact the Leisure... Read on...
Please see the special event listed below.
Concert in Jackson Park.
Please see the special events listed below.
Skate-Dance at Skate Country from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. A fee will be charged for entry.
Movie in Comiskey Park, Madagascar 3 (shown at sundown, 8:45 pm).
Sidewalk chalk art at Allison-Henderson Park. Children ages 3 through 14, plus a family division, are invited to decorate a sidewalk square. Registration 6:00 p.m., with event following.
Frisbee disc contest at... Read on...
Juneteenth celebration, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Comiskey Park.
Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Juneteenth commemorates African American freedom... Read on...
Please see the special event listed below:
Water carnival at Sutton Pool. A variety of races for ages 5 through 14. Events begin at 6:30 p.m.
City-wide dodge ball tourney at Allison-Henderson Park, for ages 8 through 14. Tourney begins at 6:30 p.m. Sign up at your neighborhood playground to participate.
Big Wheel 500 (big wheels and similar riding toys) at... Read on...
The Recreation Division, along with the DNR, Dubuque County Conservation Society, The Bait Shack and Theisen’s, will be co-sponsoring a Kids' Fishing Clinic and Derby at Miller Riverview Park, for ages 5 through 14. ... Read on...
Independence Day kids’ parade at Comiskey Park playground. Preparations begin at 9:30 a.m. with parade following.
Movie in Comiskey Park, Despicable Me (shown at sundown, 8:45 pm).
Tot Olympics at Allison-Henderson Park, for Tot Lot (ages 3 through 5). Registration 6:00 p.m., with event following.
Water carnival at Flora Pool. A variety of races for ages 5 through 14. Events begin at 6:30 p.m.
City-wide playground carnival at Allison-Henderson Park from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Fun-filled evening for all ages. A variety of booths, refreshments and drawings for prizes throughout the evening. A minimum fee will be... Read on...
City-wide amateur night, at Allison-Henderson Park, upper patio. Registration begins at 6:15 p.m. and show begins at 6:30 p.m. Bring your blanket, talent and join the fun.
Iron Kids Triathlon, at Sutton Pool. This event is for children ages 6 through 15 demonstrating their fitness by swimming, biking and running. Register online at www.ironkids.com. A fee will be charged.
Movie in Comiskey Park, Lorax (shown at sundown, 8:30 pm).
The Leisure Services Department has job applications available for after-school track, flag football, volleyball and/or basketball coaching positions. Please see below for further information on our after-school sports programs.
In the fall of 2013, FLAG FOOTBALL will be held... Read on...
On May 20th, 2013, at 7:01 p.m., Dubuque Police and Fire personnel responded to the 1500 block of Main Street on the report of a child struck by a motor vehicle.
On May 20th, 2013, at 7:01 p.m., Dubuque Police and Fire personnel responded to the 1500 block of Main Street on the report of a child struck by a motor vehicle. The investigation revealed Edgar D. Joel, 3, of Dubuque, ran... Read on...
On Thursday, May 16th, 2013, at 3:26 p.m., Dubuque Police responded to the area of 24th and White Streets on the report of “shots fired”...
On Thursday, May 16th, 2013, at 3:26 p.m., Dubuque Police responded to the area of 24th and White Streets on the report of “shots fired”. Based on information obtained during the initial phase of the investigation, officers... Read on...
The Dubuque Police Department, along with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), would like to remind all motorists to look out for and “Share the Road” with motorcyclists; and motorcyclists are reminded to obey all traffic laws...
The Dubuque Police Department, along with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), would like to remind all motorists to look out for and “Share the Road” with motorcyclists; and motorcyclists are reminded... Read on...
By utilizing grant funding obtained through the Dubuque Police Department’s partnership with Helping Services for Northeast Iowa, officers will be conducting special foot/vehicular patrols and enforcement specifically focused on...
By utilizing grant funding obtained through the Dubuque Police Department’s partnership with Helping Services for Northeast Iowa, officers will be conducting special foot/vehicular patrols and enforcement specifically... Read on...
From Monday, April 29th, to July 31st, 2013, Key Services will be seeking donations on behalf of the Dubuque Police Protective Association (the bargaining unit for Dubuque Police Officers) in preparation for the 2nd annual Shop With A Cop event at Target.
From Monday, April 29th, to July 31st, 2013, Key Services will be seeking donations on behalf of the Dubuque Police Protective Association (the bargaining unit for Dubuque Police Officers) in preparation for the 2nd annual... Read on...
Main Street will be closed for private utility work between 2nd St and 3rd St beginning Thursday May 23rd at 9:30 pm and anticipated opening Friday May 24th at 2 am. Motorists are encouraged to use an alternate route. If... Read on...
S Algona Street will be closed from St. Joseph Street to Lombard Street.
S Algona Street will be closed from St. Joseph Street to Lombard Street beginning immediately for pavement repair. The westbound lane on St. Joseph Street will also be closed. Anticiapted re-open is to be determined... Read on...
Heeb Street will be closed between W 17th Street and Clarke Drive until further notice due to a retaining wall failure.
Heeb Street will be closed between W 17th Street and Clarke Drive until further notice due to a retaining wall failure. Motorists are encouraged to use the posted detour route. If you have any questions regarding this work... Read on...
Brunskill Road will be closed to traffic beginning Monday, February 25, 2013 for bridge reconstruction. Reopening will be September 2013 (subject to change.)
The City offers this optional electronic billing option as a convenience for customers who choose it and to reduce the City’s printing, paper, and postage costs. Read on for details and to enroll.
Paperless billing participants will receive an email notification each month when their bill is available for online viewing. The service also features a secure, web-based interface that allows customers to not only view... Read on...