Neighborhood Support

Neighborhood Associations

Neighborhood associations are groups of neighbors who come together to make their community a better place to live. Whether it's improving amenities or organizing events, these associations create a sense of connection and collaboration.

Why Join or Start a Neighborhood Association?

Build Friendships: Meet your neighbors, make lasting connections, and create a supportive community.
Lend a Hand: Borrow a tool, share advice, or watch out for each other—it’s about neighbors helping neighbors.
Shape Your Neighborhood: Work together to plan events like block parties or park cleanups to create the neighborhood you envision.

Join An Existing Association

Dubuque is home to several active neighborhood associations that work hard to make our community stronger, safer, and more connected. These groups are passionate about creating welcoming spaces where neighbors know each other and work together to improve their surroundings.

Want to learn more?
Reach out to the contact person listed for each association or follow them on Facebook! They would love to have you join and be part of the positive change happening in your neighborhood.

Bluff Street Neighborhood Association

Meets Monthly, 3rd Thursday
Cathedral of San Raphael, Fellowship Hall, 231 Bluff St.
Contact Person: Deane Grace | Email Grace | 563-590-7855
Bluff Street Neighborhood Association Facebook Page

Downtown Neighborhood Association

Hosts Neighborhood Events
Contact Person: Cliff Conrad | Email Downtown Neighborhood Association | 251-610-9822
Downtown Neighborhood Association Facebook Page

Fenelon-Hill Neighborhood Association

Hosts Neighborhood Events
Contact Person: Chris Harrison | Email Fenelon-Hill Neighborhood Association | 920-421-3016

Langworthy Neighborhood Association

Meets Quarterly, 3rd Tuesday
Lincoln Elementary School, 555 Nevada St.
Contact Person: Cory Ruzicka | Email Cory | 660-233-1810

North End Neighborhood Association

Meets Monthly 1st Wednesday
Comiskey Park Building, 255 E. 24th St.
Contact Person: Chuck Harris | Email Chuck | 563-589-4147
North End Neighborhood Association Facebook Page

Point Neighborhood Association

Monthly, 1st Tuesday
Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 1701 Rhomberg Ave.
Contact Person: Sandi Plumley | Email Sandi | 563-582-0028

Start A New Association

If your neighborhood doesn’t have an association yet, we’d love to help you create one! Fill out our interest form and let us guide you through the process. City staff will provide the support and resources you need to get started, making it easy to bring your neighbors together.

Tools to Help You Succeed
Dive into the Neighborhood Association Toolkit (PDF), designed to walk you through every step of building a successful association. Inside, you’ll find practical resources such as:

Checklist for Success: Define your association’s goals and purpose.
Boundary Planning: Determine the area your association will represent.
Role Designation: Assign leadership positions and responsibilities.
Meeting Details: Set dates, times, and formats for gatherings.
Bylaws & Structure: Establish clear guidelines for how your group will operate.
And More! Everything you need to create a strong foundation for your neighborhood association.