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Dubuque City Council Approves .4 Million Municipal Building Purchase
City moves to consolidate services in former bank building.
Read Full Dispatch →City Council Agenda Preview: October 19, 2026
Dubuque City Council October 19, 2026: ImOn Ice Arena Cooling Tower Replacement Project: Initiate P ($225,000)
City Council Special Meeting Recap: September 28, 2026
Dubuque City Council September 28, 2026: City Council approved plans for stakeholder meetings with each member and selected stakeholders in November.
City Council Meeting Recap: October 5, 2026
Dubuque City Council October 5, 2026: Resolution sets Oct. 19 public hearing on $11K water revenue loan
City Council to Meet Monday Afternoon in Historic Federal Building
Public proceedings scheduled for 1:30 p.m.; agenda access temporarily limited.
Dubuque City Council to Review Port Development Agreement and Infrastructure Stabilization
Council set to address Kinseth Hospitality development agreement and Catfish Creek engineering project during Monday session.
Dubuque City Council to Review Port Development and Engineering Contracts Monday
Council agenda includes infrastructure stabilization for Catfish Creek and land development agreements in the Port of Dubuque.
City Council to Launch Executive Search for Next Manager
Special Monday meeting scheduled to initiate recruitment process with GMP Consultants.
Dubuque City Council to Begin Executive Search for New City Manager
Council members set to meet with consulting firm to initiate recruitment process on Monday.
City Council Begins Executive Search for New City Manager
Special meeting scheduled Monday to launch recruitment process with external consultants.
Dubuque City Council Enacts Moratorium on Hyperscale Data Centers
Measure intended to pause development for assessment of infrastructure and utility impacts.
Dubuque City Council Advances .2M Stormwater Contract And Central Avenue Rezoning
Council members voted to approve utility infrastructure awards and advanced commercial zoning amendments during Monday session.
City Council Meeting Recap: August 17, 2026
Dubuque City Council August 17, 2026: Wacker Plaza Planned Unit Development Amendment: Motion by R
City Council Agenda Preview: August 17, 2026
Dubuque City Council August 17, 2026: JFK Water Tower Interior Piping and Expansion Joint Replacement Project Public Hearing Approval: City Council adopts resolution approving the plans, specification
City Council Special Meeting Recap: August 18, 2026
Dubuque City Council August 18, 2026: Council members agree to participate in evaluation of responses to the RFP and identify key criteria.
City Council Special Meeting Agenda: August 18, 2026
Dubuque City Council August 18, 2026: City Manager Executive Recruitment RFP submissions received, City Council to decide preferred approach for evaluation and vetting of executive recruitment firms.
City Council Goal Setting Session #1 Recap: August 24, 2026
Dubuque City Council August 24, 2026: City Council sets August 31 as deadline for submitting scores ahead of a planned meeting to review and discuss the results.
City Council Goal Setting Session #1 Agenda: August 24, 2026
Dubuque City Council August 24, 2026: 1) Further Discussion of the City Manager Executive Recruit
City Council Goal Setting Session #2 Recap: August 25, 2026
Dubuque City Council August 25, 2026: Meeting adjourned at 8:32 p.m.
City Council Goal Setting Session #2 Agenda: August 25, 2026
Dubuque City Council August 25, 2026: 1) Annual Goal Setting - Session 2 of 3
City Council Goal Setting Session #3 Recap: August 27, 2026
Dubuque City Council August 27, 2026: City Council votes to prioritize comprehensive fire stations location study.
City Council Goal Setting Session #3 Agenda: August 27, 2026
Dubuque City Council August 27, 2026: 1) Annual Goal Setting - Session 3 of 3
City Council Special Meeting Agenda: September 2, 2026
Dubuque City Council September 2, 2026: City Manager Retirement Date
City Council Meeting Recap: May 4, 2026
Dubuque City Council May 4, 2026: Award 2026 Public Works Asphalt Overlay Curb Sidewalk Ramp P ($199,908.60
City Council Agenda Preview: May 4, 2026
Dubuque City Council May 4, 2026: Greyhound Park Road Water Main Loop Project ($290,972.00)
City Council Meeting Recap: May 12, 2026
Dubuque City Council May 12, 2026: CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
City Council Agenda Preview: May 12, 2026
Dubuque City Council May 12, 2026: CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
City Council Meeting Recap: May 18, 2026
Dubuque City Council May 18, 2026: City Council approves project plans and sets date for public hearing in Historic Federal Building.
City Council Agenda Preview: May 18, 2026
Dubuque City Council May 18, 2026: Private Lead Service Line Replacement Project Pilot Program ($3,320,000.
City Council Meeting Recap: June 1, 2026
Dubuque City Council June 1, 2026: EPA Brownfield Program in Dubuque: Funding of $2 million led to $942 million in reinvestment.
City Council Agenda Preview: June 1, 2026
Dubuque City Council June 1, 2026: Iowa Amphitheater on Schmitt Island Project – Bid Package No ($1,018,736.
City Council Meeting Recap: June 15, 2026
Dubuque City Council June 15, 2026: Project details and public hearing date set.
City Council Agenda Preview: June 15, 2026
Dubuque City Council June 15, 2026: Setting a Public Hearing on Well No. 7 Rehabilitation - Phas ($80,000.00)
City Council Meeting Recap: July 6, 2026
Dubuque City Council July 6, 2026: City Council approves $50,000 water revenue loan for lead main replacement project.
City Council Agenda Preview: July 6, 2026
Dubuque City Council July 6, 2026: Well No. 7 Rehabilitation - Phase 3 Project ($80,000.00)
City Council Meeting Recap: July 20, 2026
Dubuque City Council July 20, 2026: Public hearing on sewer revenue loan proposal scheduled for August 3, 2026.
City Council Agenda Preview: July 20, 2026
Dubuque City Council July 20, 2026: Dubuque Fire Headquarters remodeling project public hearing proposed.
City Council Meeting Recap: August 3, 2026
Dubuque City Council August 3, 2026: Resolution No. 300-26 approved with a 7-0 vote.
City Council Agenda Preview: August 3, 2026
Dubuque City Council August 3, 2026: JFK Water Tower Interior Piping and Expansion Joint Replacem ($60,000)