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Dubuque city government is a progressive and financially sound city government with residents receiving value for their tax dollars and achieving goals through partnerships. Dubuque city governmentโ€™s mission is to deliver excellent municipal services that support urban living; contribute to an equitable, sustainable city; plan for the communityโ€™s future; and faci

litate access to critical human services.

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1. A comment posted by a member of the public on any City of Dubuque social media site is the opinion of the commentator or poster only, and publication of a comment does not imply endorsement of, or agreement by, the City of Dubuque, nor do such comments necessarily reflect the opinions or policies of the City of Dubuque.

2. Comments containing any of the following inappropriate forms of content shall not be permitted on City of Dubuque social media sites and are subject to removal and/or restriction:
a. Comments not related to the original topic;
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j. Encouragement of illegal activity;
k. Information that may tend to compromise the safety or security of the public or public systems; or
l. Content that violates a legal ownership interest, such as a copyright, of any party.

3. The City of Dubuque reserves the right to deny access to City of Dubuque social media sites for any individual who violates the City of Dubuque Social Media Comments Policy, at any time and without prior notice. The City reserves the right to restrict or remove any content that is deemed in violation of this social media policy or any applicable law.

๐Ÿ“… MARK YOUR CALENDARS ๐Ÿ“…The schedule of public meetings that the City Council will use to set the Fiscal Year 2027 budget...
04/03/2026

๐Ÿ“… MARK YOUR CALENDARS ๐Ÿ“…
The schedule of public meetings that the City Council will use to set the Fiscal Year 2027 budget get underway next week!

During the council meeting on Monday, the City Manager will present his budget recommendation. A series of seven public meetings featuring individual department budget presentations are scheduled over the following weeks.

The process leads up to Tuesday, April 28, when the council will hold a public hearing to adopt the budget which will take effect on July 1.

For the full listing of meetings, and details on how you can still share your ideas for the budget, visit cityofdubuque.org/FY2027Budget

04/03/2026

April 6, 2026 City Council Agenda Preview

The agenda and related materials for the Monday, April 6, Dubuque City Council meeting are now available online at cityofdubuque.org/Agendas Check out some highlights below!

๐Ÿ“ Dubuque City Council meetings are held in the Council Chambers on the second floor of the Historic Federal Building at 350 W. 6th Street.

๐Ÿ™‹โ€โ™€๏ธ The public has the option to view and participate in-person, virtually through the GoToMeeing platform, or by contacting the city council or the city clerk. Instructions can be found within the meeting agenda and at www.cityofdubuque.org/PublicInput

04/03/2026
04/02/2026

Spring often brings big rain events. When storms move through, the restored Bee Branch Creek conveys stormwater through Dubuqueโ€™s North End to the Mississippi River. This system stretches from E. 24th St. to Kerper Blvd.

When stormwater flows through the watershed, it moves from the upper channel, through six large culverts under Garfield Ave. and the railroad tracks, into the lower channel and 16th Street Detention Basin. From there, it is pumped out to the river.

The Dubuque Gate and Pump Station Flood Mitigation Project is the final piece of this system. It will replace two existing pumps, which are more than 50 years old, with four new pumps, doubling pumping capacity to 400,000 gallons per minute and adding backup if a pump fails. The improvements increase the system's efficiency and provide resiliency options.

The $28.56 million project is largely funded by $24.65 million in state and federal support and is expected to be completed by summer 2027.

Flood mitigation is a long-term effort. Additional phases across the Bee Branch Watershed will continue to address flash flooding in neighborhoods and on streets. Each phase builds on the last, helping reduce impacts over time. Learn more at www.cityofdubuque.org/beebranch.

With a threat of severe weather this evening, here's a quick reminder of the National Weather Service's terminology...๐ŸŸก ...
04/02/2026

With a threat of severe weather this evening, here's a quick reminder of the National Weather Service's terminology...

๐ŸŸก WATCH: Conditions are favorable. Stay weather-aware and have a plan.
๐Ÿ”ด WARNING: Hazard is imminent or occurring. Seek shelter NOW.

Be sure to have multiple ways to receive weather alerts, like watches and warnings. To sign up for Dubuque County notifications, visit Alert.Iowa.gov

A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Illinois, Iowa, Missouri and Wisconsin until 8 PM CDT. Make sure you have your severe weather plan ready and have multiple ways to receive warnings!

04/02/2026

๐ŸŒณโ˜€๏ธ SUMMER JOB ALERT (AGES 14โ€“24) โ˜€๏ธ๐ŸŒณ

Join the Teen Resiliency Crew (TRC) this summer!

Youโ€™ll be:
๐ŸŒณ Planting, watering, and caring for trees
๐ŸŒผ Working with a fun, supportive crew
๐ŸŒž Staying active all summer

No experience needed.

๐Ÿ’ต Crew Member: $624 biweekly
๐Ÿ’ต Crew Lead: $780 biweekly
๐Ÿ“… June 8 โ€“ August 6
๐Ÿ•˜ Monโ€“Thurs | 9 AM โ€“ 3:30 PM

๐Ÿ‘‰ Ready to apply or learn more?
โžก๏ธ www.sustainabledubuque.org/trc-jobs

City of Dubuque's Weekly Organics Collections to Resume April 6 The City of Dubuque will resume its regular weekly curbs...
04/01/2026

City of Dubuque's Weekly Organics Collections to Resume April 6

The City of Dubuque will resume its regular weekly curbside collection of organics, commonly known as yard debris and food scraps, on Monday, April 6, 2026. Organics will be collected on customersโ€™ regular curbside collection days with no appointment required.

Organics collection options include:
- 35-gallon rigid solid waste containers with either a yellow single-use yard debris sticker looped on the handle or the Cityโ€™s 2026 annual yard debris decal displayed.
- City-issued organics tipper carts (13 or 64 gallons).
- Brush and limbs may also be bundled with City of Dubuque brush ties that have a yellow single-use sticker attached. Limbs should be no more than three inches in diameter and five feet in length.

Yard debris can also be placed in brown paper yard debris bags that display a yellow City of Dubuque single-use yard waste sticker. These bags should be used for yard debris only, and should not include food scraps.

Yellow single-use stickers can be purchased at City Hall, 50 W. 13th St., and many local grocery and hardware stores.

Residents interested in obtaining a City-issued organics tipper cart or purchasing a 2026 annual yard debris decal may do so by visiting City Hall, going online to cityofdubuque.org/Organics, or by calling 563-589-4144.

Organics should not be placed in plastic bags and must be kept separate from other trash. Collections must be set out by 6 a.m. on the scheduled collection day and not weigh over 40 pounds per container or bundle.

The City offers a free tool, โ€œReThink Waste Dubuque,โ€ to make it easier for City curbside collection customers to remember to set out trash, recycling, and organics; to stay informed on collection schedule changes; and to learn what can and cannot be recycled. To access the ReThink Waste Dubuque tool, visit cityofdubuque.org/ReThinkWaste. Links to download a ReThink Waste mobile app through the iTunes Store and Google Play Store are provided on the page. For additional information, call the City of Dubuque Public Works Department by calling 563-589-4250.

Dubuque County Conservation is updating their Comprehensive Parks, Trails, and Open Spaces Plan and is seeking your inpu...
03/31/2026

Dubuque County Conservation is updating their Comprehensive Parks, Trails, and Open Spaces Plan and is seeking your input.

The public is invited to an open house to share ideas for parks, trails, campgrounds, natural areas, and future improvements through 2035.

- Thursday, April 2
- 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Backpocket Events Space, 333 E. Tenth St., Dubuque Historic Millwork District

03/31/2026

๐ŸšจSchedule Update๐Ÿšจ

๐ŸฐThe Easter Egg Hunt on April 4th has been MOVED from Comiskey Park to the MFC (1157 Central Ave) ๐Ÿฐ

Come join us as we kick off Easter weekend through food, games, music, and much more!

All are welcome to attend this free event!

03/30/2026
โš–๏ธCan You Keep It Balanced?โš–๏ธHereโ€™s your chance to try balancing the City of Dubuqueโ€™s budgetโ€ฆjust like the City is requ...
03/29/2026

โš–๏ธCan You Keep It Balanced?โš–๏ธ
Hereโ€™s your chance to try balancing the City of Dubuqueโ€™s budgetโ€ฆjust like the City is required to do!

The Balancing Act budget simulation tool lets you choose how City funding is spent and see how those choices impact the budget. But just like with the actual budgetโ€ฆrevenues must equal spending to keep it balanced!

Give it a try at Dubuque.ABalancingAct.com

๐Ÿ”ŽLooking for a way to get involved and make a difference in your community?๐Ÿ”Join a City of Dubuque board or commission! ...
03/29/2026

๐Ÿ”ŽLooking for a way to get involved and make a difference in your community?๐Ÿ”

Join a City of Dubuque board or commission! Serve as a resident voice and give feedback on City policies and programs.

There are openings on the:
๐ŸŽจ Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Historic Preservation Commission
๐Ÿ  Housing Commission
โž• and more!

The all of the current openings and submit an application at cityofdubuque.org/Join

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