City of Dubuque
Recent News About City of Dubuque
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Grant funding for Dubuque nonprofits now available
The City of Dubuque's Housing and Community Development Department Purchase of Services Grant Program, which aims to fund local human services programs, is now accepting applications until Tuesday, Nov. 10.
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Dubuque works to create more affordable housing
Dubuque officials are working to create different housing options for low- to moderate-income individuals and families after a recent study found that 16% of the population lives in poverty, KCRG reported.
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UnMask DBQ demands mask mandate to be repealed in Dubuque
After the Dubuque City Council passed a mandate that requires people in the city to wear face masks or coverings, a group of citizens filed a petition that demands the mandate be repealed.
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Dubuque sees large amount of residents struggling to pay rent due to COVID-19 impacts
In the City of Dubuque, Catholic Charities Archdiocese, a nonprofit organization with a goal to reduce poverty, is saying many people are struggling from the COVID-19 pandemic, especially with the city having a lack of housing assistance applications.
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Mural promotes solidarity in Dubuque
A mural 28-feet high and 105-feet wide has been painted in Dubuque on Main Street by local artists with the objective of promoting racial harmony and understanding.
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Dubuque expands reductions in city utility fees for low-income residents
The City of Dubuque is expanding a program reducing utility fees for lower income residents starting July 1, the city’s web page at cityofdubuque.org announced.
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Dubuque Police Chief's reaction to new reform package: 'We are going to be ahead of the curve'
Dubuque Police Chief Mark Dalsing is in favor of the new police reform package Gov. Kim Reynolds signed into law but said he wished more members of law enforcement were asked for their input before the terms of the final law were decided upon.
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Housing assistance program to provide short-term relief
The City of Dubuque has implemented a new rental and mortgage assistance program to handle a potential surge in evictions amid COVID-19.
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33.4% unemployed in Dubuque in 2017
33.4 percent of Dubuque residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2017, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Businesses set to reopen in Dubuque
Gov. Kim Reynolds lessened COVID-19 restrictions, allowing some businesses to reopen with safety protocols in place, KCRG reported.
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34.3% unemployed in Dubuque in 2018
34.3 percent of Dubuque residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2018, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Dubuque's population decreases by 70 people between 2017 and 2018
Dubuque's population decreased by 70 people between 2017 and 2018, according to U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
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The white population in Dubuque decreases by 160 people between 2017 and 2018
The white population in Dubuque decreased by 160 people between 2017 and 2018, according to U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
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Dubuque internet hotspot allows free public internet access
A Cedar Rapids internet provider that plans to construct residential broadband internet services in Dubuque neighborhoods beginning in spring 2020 now has partnered with the City of Dubuque to establish a downtown, public internet hotspot for free Wi-Fi.
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38.6 percent of people 25 or older had an associate's degree or higher in Dubuque
38.6 percent of people 25 years or older had an associate's degree or higher in Dubuque in 2017, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Dubuque ranked 601st in state for resident earnings in 2017
Dubuque ranked 601st among cities in Iowa by annual earnings per resident, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau in August.
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Iowa nursing homes take increased precautions during pandemic
Long-term health facilities and nursing homes in Iowa are taking precautions when handling COVID-19.
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Iowa businesses rely on tourist dollars
The Jo Daviess County Health Department is discussing opening parts of the tri-state area.
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African American population in Dubuque increases by 385 people between 2017 and 2018
African American population in Dubuque increased by 385 people between 2017 and 2018, according to U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
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Dubuque businesses in need of immediate COVID-19 financial assistance have another option
Dubuque businesses that are waiting for COVID-19 financial assistance from the state or federal governments now have a third option.