On behalf of the Dubuque City Council and the 60,000 residents of Dubuque, it is my distinct pleasure to welcome you to this website for people relocating to Dubuque or considering it! This site has been designed to provide answers to questions you may have about joining our wonderful community.
- Dubuque is a progressive, sustainable city with a strong diversified economy and expanding global connections.
- The Dubuque community is an inclusive community celebrating culture and heritage and has actively preserved our “Masterpiece on the Mississippi.”
- Dubuque citizens experience healthy living and active retirement through quality, livable neighborhoods and an abundance of fun things to do and they are engaged in the community, achieving goals through partnerships.
- Dubuque City government is financially sound and providing services with citizens getting value for their tax dollars.
If you have not yet visited Dubuque, I invite you to do so soon and experience the flavor and the benefits of an authentic “Masterpiece on the Mississippi!” Our community features a rich history, magnificent historical architecture, diverse arts and cultural amenities, and abundant natural beauty, including majestic limestone bluffs along our beautiful riverfront. The Port of Dubuque is home to the America’s River Project, an amazing project that transformed our once-neglected riverfront into a 90-acre campus of attractions that celebrate our connection to the Mississippi River.
Dubuque is blessed with a hardworking, skilled and educated workforce, supported by numerous quality private and public institutions of higher learning. Our progressive economic development focus promotes citizen involvement in developing City priorities. This formula for success has positioned Dubuque to be among the top cities in the Midwest to raise a family, have a meaningful career, start or grow a business, and enjoy life! This fact was affirmed when Dubuque was named the 2008 “Most Livable Small City” in the nation by the U.S. Conference of Mayors.
Thank you for visiting this site and we hope to see you in Dubuque soon!
Sincerely,
Mayor Roy D. Buol
