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Posted on: October 3, 2023

Change in State Law Prompts City Fee on Public Electric Vehicle Charging

Due to a change in Iowa law that added a tax on non-residential electric vehicle charging stations, the City of Dubuque will begin requiring a fee at its public charging stations.

The City will charge $0.17 per kilowatt hour at its three charging stations inside the Intermodal Parking Ramp, 351 E. 9th Street, beginning on Monday, October 9. Based on usage so far in 2023, the cost to the average user will be about $2.63, not includi...

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Posted on: October 2, 2023

Applications Now Open for City's Community Development Block Grant Program

Applications are now being accepted for the City of Dubuque's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.

The primary objective of the CDBG program is the development of viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low- to moderate-income. For-profit, no...

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Dubuque News
Posted on: September 28, 2023

City of Dubuque Awarded $7.7 Million Federal Grant to Improve Flood Protection Measures

The City of Dubuque has been awarded a $7.7 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) to improve flood prevention infrastructure and help protect homes and businesses from future flooding.

The funding will replace the flood gates which protect the city from Mississippi River flooding, as well as provide for new pumps with double the existing pumping capacity, reducing the impacts of heavy rainfall and flooding in the community. The project ...

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Dubuque News
Posted on: September 28, 2023

Fraudulent Rental Unit Listings on the Rise in Dubuque

The City of Dubuque is alerting residents to an increase in suspected fraudulent rental unit listings in the city. These attempts are being made in an effort to collect personal and financial information from current or potential Dubuque residents.

Over the past several days, staff in the City’s Housing and Community Development Department have noticed an increase in attempts to post fraudulent rental unit listings to the City’s website. The City has safeguards in place to block these listings. Atte...

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Dubuque News
Posted on: September 27, 2023

Dubuque Expected to Receive $1.5 Million Grant to Help Restore Commercial Air Service

The City of Dubuque has been notified by its Congressional representatives that the Dubuque Regional Airport and its partners will receive a $1.5 million grant through the federal government’s Small Community Air Service Development Program.

This will be added to approximately $535,00 in public/private partnership funding aimed at helping improve and enhance local air service at the Dubuque Regional Airport.  

The Small Community Air Service Development Program is designed to help sma...

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Dubuque News
Posted on: September 26, 2023

George-Rethwisch Named Emergency Communications Director

Jessica George-Rethwisch

Dubuque City Manager Mike Van Milligen has named Jessica George-Rethwisch as Dubuque County Emergency Communications Director.

Effective Oct. 1, 2023, she will manage the operation of the 911 Emergency Communications Center, which includes law enforcement, fire, and ambulance emergency communication systems in Dubuque County.

“Jessica brings a wealth of experience to this critical...

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Dubuque News
Posted on: September 25, 2023

Mayor Cavanagh Named President-Elect of Iowa League of Cities Executive Board

Brad Cavanagh - Mayor

Dubuque Mayor Brad Cavanagh will serve as the President-Elect of the Iowa League of Cities Executive Board for the coming year.

Cavanagh was elected to the position at the League’s Annual Conference and Exhibit earlier this month. 

Cavanagh will serve as President-Elect until the League’s conference in 2024. The President-Elect is typically elected President in the followi...

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Posted on: September 19, 2023

City of Dubuque Reminds Residents of Political Yard Sign Policies

The City of Dubuque is reminding campaigns and residents of the regulations governing the placement of political signs as election season approaches.

The City’s Unified Development Code (UDC) regulates all exterior signage on property, including political signage, within the community.

In accordance with the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, the City of Dubuque cannot and does...

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