City Of Dubuque, Iowa

LIVING: Recognized four times in the last 10 years as an All-America City, Dubuque is thriving with a population of nearly 60,000, a county population of just over 97,000, and a regional population of over 339,000. It is the center for retail, health care, education, employment, and entertainment for the Tri-State area of Illinois, Wisconsin, and Iowa. The Greater Dubuque community actively seeks to embrace new partnerships to increase diversity and inclusiveness and takes pride in being a sustainable community that is viable, livable, and equitable. Dubuque is cited as a "high opportunity community" for the upward mobility it offers residents. https://tinyurl.com/ydam7hmo Dubuque is close to major urban areas, only 70 miles from the Quad Cities to the south, 90 miles from Madison, Wis., and a three-hour drive from both Milwaukee and Chicago. http://www.greaterdubuque.org/gddc/relocate/relocation-guide RECREATION: From its numerous parks, to the many hike and bike trails, from golf to snow and water skiing, swimming to tennis, boating to fishing and hunting, and much more … Dubuque offers vast array of recreational opportunities in any season for both children and adults. The City’s Leisure Services Department provides quality services to the entire community with diverse recreational programs for all ages and an integrated, efficient, and safe system of parks, trails, and recreational facilities. http://www.cityofdubuque.org/LeisureServices EDUCATION: Dubuque takes pride in the quality of its educational system; it is a top priority for Dubuque residents and leaders. The Greater Dubuque area is home to five colleges and universities, as well as a number of community/technical colleges and seminaries. Iowa consistently ranks in the top five states in the nation on standardized achievement tests, and test scores here in Dubuque consistently rank above both the national and state averages. http://www.cityofdubuque.org/937/Schools