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Northwest Arterial State of Good Repair Project Phase Two Begins Wednesday, Mar. 15

The Northwest Arterial State of Good Repair Project will begin its second year of construction on Wednesday, Mar. 15.

The $9.2 million, multi-phased project is a partnership between the City of Dubuque and the Iowa Department of Transportation and includes major pavement reconstruction and rehabilitation of the arterial roadway from HWY 20 (Dodge St.) to John F. Kennedy ...

Dubuque Residents Encouraged to ‘Right-Size’ Trash Collection Service

In preparation for the implementation of citywide tipper cart trash collection, the City of Dubuque is encouraging all solid waste collection customers who don’t currently have a City-issued cart to consider what size cart they need.

No action is needed by residents who wish to continue with the “basic” 35-gallon service but those who would like a larger cart should “right-size” their service now.  

Citywide deployment of the 35-gallon c...

Schmitt Island Amphitheater Project Awarded $3 Million Grant from Destination Iowa Funding

Governor Reynolds announced late last week that the City of Dubuque was awarded a $3 million Destination Iowa Grant for the Iowa Amphitheater on Schmitt Island project. Funding for this program has been made available through the American Rescue Plan Act.

The Iowa Amphitheater on Schmitt Island project will be a significant investment in an outdoor amphitheater. This project is the centerpiece of ongoing efforts coordinated by the DRA (Dubuque Racing Association) to create a recreational landmark and gatew...

'City Life', Dubuque's Course on Local Government, Welcoming Applicants

The City of Dubuque is welcoming applications from residents for the next session of City Life, Dubuque’s fun, free, and interactive experience of local government.

Asbury and Seippel Road Intersection Becoming All-Way Stop on March 13

The City of Dubuque, in partnership with the City of Asbury, is converting the intersection of Asbury Road and Seippel Road from a two-way stop to an all-way (four-way) stop, effective Monday, March 13, 2023.

The City of Dubuque, in partnership with the City of Asbury, is converting the intersection of Asbury Road and Seippel Road from a two-way stop to an all-way (four-way) stop, effective Monday, March 13, 2023.

All vehicles approaching the intersection, rega...

Grants Available to Support Dubuque Neighborhoods

The City of Dubuque Office of Shared Prosperity and Neighborhood Support is accepting applications for the Neighborhood Support Grant Program.

The Neighborhood Support Grant assists neighborhood associations and community groups in Dubuque with improving the quality of life for residents. Grants are available to groups for up to $750 for eligible events, projects, and other community initiatives...