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82-604: The courthouse houses several county government offices including the county auditor, treasurer, attorney, and facilities for the Iowa District Court for Dubuque County . Information about the first courthouse in Dubuque is sparse. The first known attempt at a courthouse were the plans for a two-story log structure in 1836, but it was never built. By 1843 it was decided that the increased private business in Dubuque necessitated an increase in public business. Therefore,

164-488: A biblical plague." A series of changes in manufacturing and the onset of the Farm Crisis in the 1980s led to a large decline in the sector and the city's economy as a whole. In the 1990s, the economy diversified rapidly, shifting away from heavy industry. Tourism, technology, and publishing are now among the largest and fastest-growing businesses. Dubuque attracts over 2 million tourists annually. The city has encouraged

246-555: A family was $ 46,564. Males had a median income of $ 31,543 versus $ 22,565 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 19,616. About 5.5% of families and 9.5% of the population were below the poverty line , including 9.3% of those under age 18 and 12.5% of those age 65 or over. Dubuque is the primary city in the Dubuque Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). It is at the junction of four major highways and two major railroads. Its location along

328-418: A footprint of 88 by 125 feet (27 m × 38 m). It is five-stories topped by a central tower surmounted by a 14-foot (4.3 m) statue of Justice . All total, the building rises to a height of 213 feet (65 m). Upon completion, 12 classic statues of laminated pewter adorned the roof, however only six remain. Some reports say the others were removed during World War I to provide materiel for

410-507: A male householder with no wife present, and 40.9% were non-families. 33.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.92. The median age in the city was 38 years. 21.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 13% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.3% were from 25 to 44; 25.9% were from 45 to 64; and 16.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of

492-403: A population density of 153.9940/sq mi (59.4574/km ). There were 38,951 housing units, of which 36,815 were occupied. At the 2000 census , there were 89,143 people, 33,690 households and 23,111 families residing in the county. The population density was 147 per square mile (57/km ). There were 35,505 housing units at an average density of 58 per square mile (22/km ). The racial makeup of

574-557: A project to display large murals by street artists Gaia , Werc, and Gera and others in downtown Dubuque. So far over 30 murals have been painted. The original concept for the project was developed by Sam Mulgrew, Gene Tully and Wendy Rolfe. The city is home to the Dubuque Fighting Saints . They began playing in the Tier I Junior A United States Hockey League in the fall of 2010 at the new Mystique Ice Center . Dubuque

656-596: A whole, which was about 17% Catholic in 2010. In addition to churches, 5 religious colleges, 4 area convents , and a nearby abbey and monastery add to the city's religious importance. Dubuque is also the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Dubuque , which directly administers 1/4 of Iowa's territory for the church, and is the head of the Ecclesiastical Province of Dubuque, the entire state of Iowa. The city proper

738-459: Is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa . As of the 2020 census , the population was 99,266, making it the eighth-most populous county in Iowa. The county seat is Dubuque . The county is named for Julien Dubuque , the first European settler of Iowa. Dubuque County comprises the Dubuque, IA Metropolitan Statistical Area . Dubuque County is named for French trader Julien Dubuque ,

820-642: Is a large, mostly suburban area settled almost entirely after the Second World War . Development was spurred by the onset of the massive baby-boom generation and sharply higher demand for new housing. Expansion began with the construction of the John Deere Homes in the Hillcrest Park neighborhood, which were financed by Deere & Company for its workers. Soon after, many large shopping centers were built, including Plaza 20, and

902-480: Is home to 52 different churches (11 Catholic, 40 Protestant , 1 Orthodox ), 1 Jewish synagogue, and 1 mosque. Most of non-Catholic population in the city belongs to various Protestant denominations . Dubuque is home to three theological seminaries: St. Pius X Seminary , a minor (college) seminary for Catholic men discerning a call to ordained priesthood , the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary, with

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984-593: Is home to a wide variety of mostly middle-class neighborhoods and city parks, but also includes many of the city's largest schools, industrial parks, and all its large shopping centers. The area's expansion has also led to rapid growth in suburban Asbury and exurban Peosta, Iowa , both of which adjoin the West Side. Other important sites in the West End include: Dubuque has a humid continental climate ( Köppen Dfa ), which gives it four distinct seasons. Spring

1066-662: Is in east-central Dubuque, along the Mississippi River, and includes the area north of Maus Park, south of 17th Street, east of the bluff line, and west of the river. The area is made up of several distinct neighborhoods, each of which has a unique history and character. These include Cable Car Square/Cathedral Square, the Central Business District, Jackson Park/Upper Main, Lower Main, and the Millwork District, which has in particular been

1148-489: Is land and 8.3 square miles (21 km ) (1.4%) is water. The county is drained by north and south forks of the Maquoketa River . The county seat is Dubuque , Iowa , which is located along the Mississippi River in the east-central portion of the county. Eastern Dubuque County is markedly different from the western portion in that its topography is very uneven. The city of Dubuque and surrounding areas adjacent to

1230-475: Is now growing and flourishing. Since the 1990s, the area has become much more prosperous. Today, the county boasts record employment levels and a growing population. The surging economy can especially be seen in the West Side of the City of Dubuque, and in neighboring Peosta and Asbury. These areas have expanded so much that concerns now lie with trying to manage the growth, a sharp change from just 20 years ago. It

1312-535: Is now much larger, including all the land south of Dodge Street , east of Fremont Avenue, and north of the Key West area. It has many of the city's "old money" neighborhoods, especially along South Grandview and Fremont Avenues. Many South End neighborhoods have a more spacious and park-like appearance, contrasting with the more urban North End. Other important sites in the South End include: Dubuque's West End

1394-491: Is now the state of Minnesota but portions of what are now North Dakota and South Dakota . Dubuque County became part of Wisconsin Territory once it was split off from Michigan Territory on July 3, 1836. A massive reorganization and reduction of the county's size was executed on December 21, 1837, when its original area was separated into 13 named new counties and a "non-county area". The land in present day Minnesota and

1476-751: Is one of Iowa's two original counties along with Des Moines County ; both were organized by the Michigan Territorial legislature in 1834. In 2021, the Dubuque County Minutemen baseball team advanced to the American Legion World Series semi-finals, the first team from Iowa to advance that far since Cedar Rapids, IA in 1975. Dubuque County is governed by a three-member Board of Supervisors elected at large . Current supervisors include Ann McDonough, Wayne Kenniker and Harley Pothoff (chairperson). They meet

1558-599: Is roughly defined, but generally includes the territory north of 17th Street and east of North Grandview Avenue and Kaufmann Avenue. The area is made up of two main hills (west of Central Avenue, and west of Lincoln Avenue), and two main valleys, the Couler Valley (between the two hills), and the "Point" neighborhood, adjacent to the Mississippi River. It is home to Dubuque's two main cemeteries, Linwood Cemetery (established for Protestants ), and Mt. Calvary Cemetery (established for Catholics ). Other important sites in

1640-560: Is usually wet and rainy, summers are sunny and warm, autumn is mild, and winters are typically cloudy and snowy. As of the census of 2020 , the population was 59,667. The population density was 1,930.5 inhabitants per square mile (745.4/km ). There were 27,174 housing units at an average density of 879.2 per square mile (339.5/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 85.1% White , 6.3% Black or African American , 1.3% Pacific Islander , 1.2% Asian , 0.4% Native American , 1.3% from other races , and 4.4% from two or more races. Ethnically,

1722-615: The Daily Tribune, the only Catholic daily newspaper ever published in the United States. Early in the 20th century, Dubuque was one of several sites of a brass era automobile company, Adams-Farwell ; like most others, it folded. Subsequently, Dubuque grew significantly, and industrial activity remained its economic mainstay until the 1980s. Tommy John , who pitched for the Dubuque Packers in 1961, recalled that

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1804-673: The Diamond Jo Casino and Grand River Event Center . Dubuque is the home of the Colts Drum and Bugle Corps . The Colts are a Drum Corps International World Class ensemble and tour the country each summer to attend competitions. Each summer, the Colts and Dubuque host "Music on the March", a Drum Corps International-sanctioned marching competition at Dubuque Senior High School . The arts organization Voices Productions spearheaded

1886-487: The Dubuque Packing Company , unemployment soared. In one month of 1982, Dubuque County had 23% unemployment, the highest in the nation. The county experienced huge population losses during this time, as workers left the area. It would not fully recover from this until the late 1990s, when the economy diversified, shifting away from manufacturing, and toward various service-related establishments. The county

1968-688: The Mississippi River following the 1763 defeat of the French; the British took over all territory to the east. The first permanent European settler in what is now Dubuque was Quebecois pioneer Julien Dubuque , who arrived in 1785. In 1788, he received permission from the Spanish government and the local Meskwaki people to mine the area's rich lead deposits. Control of Louisiana and Dubuque's mines shifted briefly back to France in 1800, then to

2050-545: The Mississippi River . At the time of the 2020 census , the population of Dubuque was 59,667. The city lies at the junction of Iowa, Illinois , and Wisconsin , a region locally known as the Tri-State Area . It serves as the main commercial, industrial, educational, and cultural center for the area. Geographically, it is part of the Driftless Area , a portion of North America that escaped all three phases of

2132-717: The Presbyterian Church USA , and the Wartburg Theological Seminary , with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America . The latter two institutions train both lay and ordained ministers for placements in churches nationwide. In 2022 it maintained its strong Catholic presence. Ben Jacobs of The New Republic described it as "One of the most Catholic areas in" the United States. For many years, Dubuque's economy

2214-640: The United Premier Soccer League , a Tier 1 league of the United States Adult Soccer Association , beginning in the league's spring 2018 season . The club is also eligible to participate in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup . Following the 2019 season, Union Dubuque F.C. announced that it would be joining the newly formed Midwest Premier League along with several nearby clubs. Dubuque is also home to

2296-541: The Wisconsin Glaciation . Dubuque is a regional tourist destination featuring the city's unique architecture, casinos and river location. It is home to five institutions of higher education. Dubuque has historically been a center of manufacturing, the local economy also includes health care, publishing, and financial service sectors. Spain gained control of the Louisiana Territory west of

2378-570: The council-manager form of government , employing a full-time city manager and part-time city council . The city manager, Michael C. Van Milligen, runs the day-to-day operations of the city, and serves as the city's executive leader. Dubuque has been using its city-owned Community Broadband Network to become a smart city . In 2014, city government officials created four apps to monitor data related to water use, electricity use, transit patterns, and waste recycling efforts. The City of Dubuque Sustainability Coordinator, Cori Burbach, stated this

2460-577: The county seat . The adjacent Dubuque County Jail is a National Historic Landmark . Heer designed the structure in the Beaux-Arts style with elements of the Renaissance and the Romanesque styles. It is constructed of Bedford limestone on the first floor and red brick and molded terra cotta on the floors above. The frieze is composed of galvanized iron or zinc . The building has

2542-468: The election for U.S. House of Representatives for Iowa's 1st congressional district . Tertiary education: K-12 school districts include: As of 2022 , Dubuque County has a large percentage of Catholic residents. Dubuque County is divided into eighteen townships : Dubuque, Iowa Dubuque ( / d ə ˈ b juː k / , dəb- YOOK ) is a city in and the county seat of Dubuque County, Iowa , United States, located along

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2624-633: The 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at 9:00 a.m. in the Dubuque County Courthouse . The current county attorney is Scott Nelson, who succeeded C.J. May in 2023. The current county auditor is Kevin Dragotto, who succeeded Denise Dolan in 2021. The current county treasurer is Michael Clasen, who succeeded Eric Steirman in 2022 The county sheriff's office provides law enforcement services for unincorporated areas of Dubuque County, as well as providing courthouse security, operating

2706-425: The 2015 ASA D Northern National champions, Kass & Co. Kass & Co. went 6–0 on the weekend of September 5 and 6 and won the championship game pretty easily with a final score of 30–4 in 5 innings. Even after he ran into the fence on a 600-foot home run by the opposing team, later described as "Pure stupidity", Dan Lucey declared "This is a great day for Dubuque, Iowa." The City of Dubuque operates on

2788-401: The City of Dubuque, and Cottingham & Butler. Dubuque County has, in recent years, enjoyed job growth, low unemployment, and the rapid expansion of business and commerce. Alongside these positives, the county is beginning to see a growing population, as well. Up from a recent low of 86,403 in 1990, the population is now about 97,000 and growing. This can be seen especially in the West Side of

2870-422: The City of Dubuque, and in nearby Asbury and Peosta. This fact is especially significant, considering that all of the counties surrounding Dubuque County have fewer people now than they did in 1900, with the exception of Grant County, Wisconsin. Dubuque County was historically Democratic and supported every Democratic Party Presidential candidate from John F. Kennedy to Barack Obama , with President Obama winning

2952-624: The Dakotas was transferred to the newly created Fayette County in this action. Dubuque County became a part of Iowa Territory upon its creation on July 4, 1838. In 1858, Saint Francis Catholic Church was established in Dubuque County. In the 1980s, the farm crisis set in, and devastated large sections of the Midwest, including Dubuque County. Since the area was heavily dependent on agriculture-related industries like Deere and Company and

3034-466: The Mississippi River have many steep hills, bluffs, and ravines. Also, the eastern portion is more heavily wooded than the west, which is mostly rolling farmland. Dubuque County is widely known for its impressive bluffs along the Mississippi River, which run along the entire length of the county's riverbanks. These form part of Iowa's Coulee Region , otherwise known as the Driftless Area. During

3116-556: The North End include: The South End was traditionally the Irish American neighborhood, and became known as Little Dublin. It centered around southern portions of Downtown Dubuque. Remnants of Irish culture still survive with Irish pubs and stores still operating. Irish culture in Dubuque also revolves around the city's Irish Catholic churches, St. Columbkille's, St. Patrick's , and St. Raphael's Cathedral . The South End

3198-658: The Sixth Legislative Assembly of Michigan Territory held in September 1834, the Iowa District was divided into two counties by running a line due west from the lower end of Rock Island in the Mississippi River . The territory north of this line (which started just south of the present-day Davenport ) was named Dubuque County, and all south of it was Demoine County [sic] . Thus, at that time Dubuque County nominally included not only much of what

3280-524: The United States in 1803, following the Louisiana Purchase . The Meskwaki continued to mine with the full support of the U.S. government until 1830 when the Meskwaki were illegally pushed out of the mine region by American prospectors. The current City of Dubuque was named after Julien Dubuque , who settled at the southern end of a large flat plain adjacent to the Mississippi River. The city

3362-400: The age of 18 living with them, 56.80% were married couples living together, 8.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.40% were non-families. 26.70% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.07. 25.60% of the population were under

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3444-443: The age of 18, 10.20% from 18 to 24, 27.20% from 25 to 44, 22.30% from 45 to 64, and 14.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 94.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.30 males. The median household income was $ 39,582 and the median family income was $ 48,742. Males had a median income of $ 31,977 versus $ 22,309 for females. The per capita income for

3526-585: The best-of-five Clark Cup Final. In 2013, the Fighting Saints again won the Clark Cup, defeating the Fargo Force three games to none in the final. The team averaged over 2,600 fans per game in the 2013–14 regular season, the highest average in team history. Dubuque is also home to an Open Division soccer team, Union Dubuque F.C. On October 26, 2017, Union Dubuque announced that it would play in

3608-450: The city had the 22nd-highest job growth rate in the nation, far outpacing the rest of Iowa. This was a level of growth similar to those of Austin, Texas , and Orlando, Florida , among others. The city created over 10% of the new jobs in Iowa in 2005, and the number of jobs in Dubuque County reached new all-time highs, with over 57,000 people working in nonfarming jobs. In 2022 Ben Jacobs of The New Republic wrote "Dubuque has weathered

3690-437: The city has a total area of 31.22 square miles (80.86 km ), of which 29.97 square miles (77.62 km ) are land and 1.25 square miles (3.24 km ) are covered by water. Downtown Dubuque contains the city's central business district and many of its government and cultural institutions. It is the center of Dubuque's transportation and commercial sectors and the hub of the various outlying districts and neighborhoods. It

3772-529: The city include Saint Raphael's, Saint Mary's , Sacred Heart , Holy Ghost , Saint Patrick's , Saint Joseph the Worker , Resurrection, Saint Columbkille's, and Saint Anthony's. Since the 1870s the religious character of the area has been shaped by the Catholic Church. In 2010, Catholic adherents who regularly attended services made up about 53% of Dubuque County residents. This contrasts with Iowa as

3854-549: The city was 48.4% male and 51.6% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 57,686 people, 22,560 households, and 14,303 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,178.2 inhabitants per square mile (841.0/km ). There were 23,819 housing units at an average density of 899.4 per square mile (347.3/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 96.15% White , 1.21% Black or African American , 0.19% Native American , 0.68% Asian , 0.11% Pacific Islander , 0.69% from other races , and 0.96% from two or more races. 1.58% of

3936-453: The city was 91.7% White , 4.0% African American , 0.3% Native American , 1.1% Asian , 0.5% Pacific Islander , 0.6% from other races , and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 2.4% of the population. There were 23,505 households, of which 27.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.6% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had

4018-485: The city's early and continuing importance to the region. Dubuque's North End area was first settled in the late 19th century by working-class German immigrants. The German-American community sought to establish German Catholic churches separate from the Irish Catholic churches downtown and in the South End. The area retains its working-class roots and is home to some of Dubuque's largest factories. The North End

4100-482: The city. Dubuque's largest employers include: Other companies with a large presence in the area include McGraw Hill Education , Duluth Trading Company , Alliant Energy , Woodward Communications, Swiss Valley Farms, Simmons Pet Foods, the Metrix Company, Rite-Hite Company, and Tschiggfrie Excavating Co. The mid-2000s saw some diversification from Dubuque's traditional manufacturing based economy. In 2005,

4182-522: The city. Twenty-five year bonds totaling $ 125,000 were sold in April 1891, and the cornerstone was laid on July 11 of the same year. The building was completed two years later. The Dubuque County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971. Its significance is derived from its association with county government, and the political power and prestige of Dubuque as

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4264-415: The county built a red brick building to house its records and offices. It is possible that this building was already under construction as there are records of expenditures for brick, lumber, lime, ironwork, and architectural fees dating back to 1839. An addition was built onto the front of this building in 1856. By 1869 there was talk of building a new courthouse as the county had outgrown this building and it

4346-516: The county by over 20 points in 2008. In 2016, it was narrowly won by Donald Trump , who became the first Republican to win the county since President Eisenhower in 1956. Trump won the county again in 2020, by a larger margin. In the 2022 elections , the county continued to trend rightward, with Republican governor Kim Reynolds winning reelection by a margin of over 16 points. The county additionally voted for Republican Chuck Grassley in U.S. Senate election and for Republican Ashley Hinson in

4428-667: The county jail, and performing civil procedures. The Sheriff's Department is located at the Dubuque City/County Law Enforcement Center. The department shares facilities and other resources with the Dubuque Police Department . The county borders on Illinois and Wisconsin , and is bounded on the northeast by the Mississippi River . According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 617 square miles (1,600 km ), of which 608 square miles (1,570 km )

4510-401: The county was $ 19,600. About 4.90% of families and 7.80% of the population were below the poverty line , including 7.80% of those under age 18 and 11.00% of those age 65 or over. Historically, Dubuque County's economy was driven by heavy industry, including, among others, Deere and Company , and the now-defunct Dubuque Packing Company . However, within the last 20 years, and especially within

4592-506: The county was 97.07% White , 0.86% Black or African American , 0.15% Native American , 0.58% Asian , 0.09% Pacific Islander , 0.50% from other races , and 0.76% from two or more races. 1.19% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 2005 estimates by the census indicated that Dubuque had a population that identified itself as being 95.5% non-Hispanic white, 1.3% African American, 0.7% Asian and 1.5% Latino. There were 33,690 households, of which 33.10% had children under

4674-408: The county: The City of Dubuque and other towns in the county also operate public park systems of their own. (see Parks in Dubuque , Iowa ) The 2020 census recorded a population of 99,266 in the county, with a population density of 160.6862/sq mi (62.04130/km ). There were 42,630 housing units of which 39,891 were occupied. The 2010 census recorded a population of 93,653 in the county, with

4756-537: The development of the America's River Project's tourist attractions in the Port of Dubuque , the expansion of the city's colleges, and the continued growth of shopping centers, such as Asbury Plaza. Dubuque is located at 42°30′16″N 90°41′13″W  /  42.50444°N 90.68694°W  / 42.50444; -90.68694 (42.50, -90.69). According to the United States Census Bureau ,

4838-646: The economic transformations of the late twentieth century comparatively well." Dubuque's cultural region is the Upper Midwest . Dubuque has several buildings on the National Register of Historic Places : Dubuque has a number of remarkable parks, particularly Eagle Point Park and the Mines of Spain State Recreation Area. Dubuque's waterfront features the Ice Harbor and, just north of it,

4920-586: The entrances into the building were moved to the ground level from the second floor. Gold leaf was applied to the tower dome. Given the various weather conditions, it did not hold and it had to be repaired. The county reevaluated security at the courthouse following the murders of a judge in Georgia and a judge's family in Illinois. All entrances, but one, were closed and visitors and their possessions were screened. Dubuque County, Iowa Dubuque County

5002-590: The first Christian church in Iowa, St. Raphael's Cathedral , in 1833. The city also played a key role in the expansion of the Catholic Church into the Western United States, as it was the administrative center for Catholics in what is now Iowa , Minnesota , North Dakota , and South Dakota . Many important Catholic religious leaders have lived in Dubuque, including its first bishop, Mathias Loras ; Fr Samuel Mazzuchelli , OP; Clement Smyth ; and Mother Mary Frances Clarke , BVM. Catholic parishes around

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5084-492: The first European settler of Iowa, and an early lead mining pioneer in what is now Dubuque County. Dubuque was French Canadian , and had (by most accounts) a friendly relationship with the local Meskwaki people. He and other early pioneers established a lucrative mining and trading industry in the area. When lead deposits began becoming exhausted, the pioneers developed boat building, lumber yards, milling, brewing, and machinery manufacturing to take its place. The city of Dubuque

5166-713: The focus of revitalization efforts downtown. Another area of note downtown is the Port of Dubuque , which since 2002 has seen the opening of the Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark, the Alliant Energy Amphitheater, and Grand River Center. The downtown area includes a number of significant buildings, many of them historic, such as the Shot Tower, St. Raphael's Cathedral, and the Dubuque County Courthouse, reflecting

5248-493: The last 10 years, the economy has diversified a great deal. Now, alongside manufacturing, which still employs thousands of workers, many county residents work in the tourism/gaming, health care, education, publishing, and financial service sectors. The county's economy is largely centered around business and industry within the City of Dubuque. With the exception of industrial areas in Cascade, Dyersville, and Peosta, almost all of

5330-480: The last ice age, much of the Mississippi Valley near Dubuque County was bypassed by glacial flows, which flattened the surrounding land in eastern Illinois, Wisconsin, and western Iowa, leaving the Driftless Area unusually rugged. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources administers 3 park and preserve areas in the county: The Dubuque County Conservation Board administers 11 park and recreation areas in

5412-399: The population was 3.7% Hispanic or Latino of any race and 83.8% Non-Hispanic White . As of the census of 2010, there were 57,637 people, 23,506 households, and 13,888 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,923.2 inhabitants per square mile (742.6/km ). There were 25,029 housing units at an average density of 835.1 per square mile (322.4/km ). The racial makeup of

5494-437: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 22,560 households, out of which 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.3% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.6% were non-families. 31.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size

5576-570: The rest of the county is rural and agriculturally driven. Some of the key industries in Dubuque County include: Deere and Company, Eagle Window & Door Co., Flexsteel Industries, Mi-T-M Corp., A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co., Klauer Mfg., Georgia-Pacific , and Swiss Valley Farms, among others. Besides industry, large numbers of people work for the Dubuque Community School District , Mercy Medical Center - Dubuque , Medical Associates , Finley Hospital , Prudential Financial ,

5658-416: The river has formed the city into a regional hub. The Dubuque area is the general area encompassing Dubuque, Iowa. The MSA proper includes the entirety of Dubuque County. The official population of the Dubuque County was 93,653 as of the 2010 population estimates. Since its founding, Dubuque has had, and continues to have, a strong religious tradition. Local Catholic settlers established what would become

5740-638: The seat of the newly established Archdiocese of Dubuque . Numerous convents, abbeys, and other religious institutions were built. The ethnic German and Irish descendants maintain a strong Catholic presence in the city. Nicholas E. Gonner (1835–1892), a Catholic immigrant from Pfaffenthal in Luxembourg , founded the Catholic Publishing Company of Dubuque, Iowa. His son Nicholas E. Gonner Jr. (1870–1922) took over in 1892, editing two German-language weeklies, an English-language weekly, and

5822-464: The then-largest enclosed shopping mall in Iowa, Kennedy Mall . The area continues to expand rapidly, with new subdivisions and shopping centers stretching out for miles from downtown. The West End is not clearly defined, but is generally considered to include all the suburban-style growth west of North Grandview Avenue, the University of Dubuque , and the Valentine Park neighborhood. The area

5904-399: The town was "about 98 percent Catholic" back then. "Dubuque was the epitome of small-town life," John wrote. "The people were friendly, everyone knew everybody else, and there wasn't a thing to do: no excitement, few restaurants or recreation choices, a decaying slum section. So we spent as much time as we could at the ball park. At certain times of the year, the fish flies fester in hordes like

5986-412: The war effort. The interior features the shaft of the tower that terminates on the fourth floor with a dome of stained glass . Woodwork and fittings are of oak with carvings that are done in a Richardsonian character. Renovations were done to the building over the years, especially in the 1980s. Changes include the installation of a glass elevator, a granite fountain was placed on the ground floor, and

6068-704: Was "for educating citizens and implementing behavior changes that they control based on the data these applications provide". However, Dubuque has been reaching the limits of its network and lack sufficient services from giant providers. Policy and financial decisions are made by the city council, which serves as the city's legislative body. The council comprises the mayor , Brad Cavanaugh , who serves as its chairman, 4 ward -elected members, and 2 at-large members. The city council members are: Susan R. Farber (Ward 1), Laura Roussell (Ward 2), Danny Sprank (Ward 3), Katy Wethal (Ward 4), Ric W. Jones (at-large), and David T. Resnick (at-large). The city council meets at 6 P.M. on

6150-419: Was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.99. Age spread: 23.6% under the age of 18, 11.8% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 16.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.2 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 36,785, and the median income for

6232-420: Was centered on manufacturing companies such as Deere and Company and Flexsteel Industries. While industry still plays a major role in the city, the economy has diversified a great deal in the last decade. Health care, education, tourism, publishing, and financial services are all important sectors of the city's economy. Several major companies are either headquartered in Dubuque or have a significant presence in

6314-489: Was chartered in 1833 as the first city in Iowa. The establishment of the City of Dubuque in 1833 led to large-scale settlement of the surrounding area. This was greatly encouraged by the Roman Catholic Church, which sent priests, bishops, and nuns to establish churches in the unpopulated countryside. Primarily, Irish and German (many of whom were Catholic) immigrants came to the region. At an extra session of

6396-514: Was considered outdated and ill-shaped. Even after a petition for a new courthouse was presented in 1878, there was no serious movement toward construction until 1890. The United States Congress had authorized the use of Washington Square for the new courthouse, but the choice was made to locate it on the site of the old one. County officials chose local architect Fridolin Heer , designer of Sacred Heart Church and several other notable buildings in

6478-673: Was home to the original Fighting Saints team from 1980 to 2001, when the team relocated to Tulsa, Oklahoma . From 2001 to 2010, the Dubuque Thunderbirds replaced the Fighting Saints playing in the Tier III Junior A Central States Hockey League at the Five Flags Center . The 2010-11 Fighting Saints were USHL Clark Cup champions after defeating the Green Bay Gamblers three games to one in

6560-561: Was later dominated by various mill working businesses. Also important were boat building , brewing , and later, the railroad industry. In 1874, the Diamond Jo Line moved its company headquarters to Dubuque. Diamond Jo Line established a shipyard at Eagle Point in 1878. Just two years later, the company was the largest employer in Dubuque, putting 78 people to work, 75 of whom worked at the shipyard earning their collective $ 800–$ 1,000 per week in wages. Between 1860 and 1880, Dubuque

6642-531: Was officially chartered in 1833, located in unorganized territory of the United States. The region was designated as the Iowa Territory in 1838 and was included in the newly created State of Iowa in 1846. After the lead resources were exhausted, the city became home to numerous industries. Dubuque became a center for the timber industry because of its proximity to forests in Minnesota and Wisconsin, and

6724-442: Was one of the 100 largest urban areas in the United States. Iowa's first church was built by Methodists in 1833. Since then, Iowans have followed a variety of religious traditions. Beginning in the mid-19th century and into the early 20th century, thousands of poor German and Irish Catholic immigrants came to the city to work in the manufacturing centers. The city's large Roman Catholic congregations led to its designation as

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