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Dubuque

Community Pulse

What residents are talking about in Dubuque public meetings, ranked by community engagement.

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50 topics

Development

Homelessness and housing vouchers

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Nov 2, 2026
Development

Homelessness services at Opening Doors

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Nov 2, 2026
Environment

Climate and ecological infrastructure framework

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Nov 2, 2026
Environment

Solidarity Mural at Five Flags Center

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Nov 2, 2026
Budget

General obligation bonds Series 2026A/2026B

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Nov 2, 2026
Development

Rental housing supply and landlord perspective

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Nov 2, 2026
Development

Homelessness and rent increases

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Nov 2, 2026
Public Safety

Homelessness — treatment of belongings

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Nov 2, 2026
Parks Rec

Resilient Community Advisory Commission application

2 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed Nov 2, 2026
Schools↑Rising

School district restructuring

4 concerned
4 commentsLast discussed Oct 19, 2026
Taxes Budget

Purchase of 1398 Central Avenue

1 opposed1 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Oct 19, 2026
Environment

Climate and regenerative agriculture

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 19, 2026
Zoning↑Rising

Text Amendment for Receiving Homes

3 supportive
3 commentsLast discussed Oct 19, 2026
Zoning↑Rising

Old Mill Road Rezoning Request

2 supportive1 concerned
5 commentsLast discussed Oct 19, 2026
Roads

Central Avenue and White Street corridor

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 19, 2026
Development

Housing and homelessness crisis response

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 5, 2026
Public Safety

Pedestrian safety along Highway 20 at Plaza 20

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 5, 2026
Parks Rec

Aquatic Facilities / Population

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 21, 2026
Roads

ATV Ordinance

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 21, 2026
Environment

Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 21, 2026
Public Safety

Vehicle damage claim appeal

2 opposed
2 commentsLast discussed Sep 21, 2026
Zoning

Hyperscale data center moratorium

1 opposed1 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Sep 21, 2026
Development

Housing incentive programs

1 commentLast discussed Sep 8, 2026
Parks Rec

Eagle Point Park / city culture

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 17, 2026
Parks Rec

Parks maintenance / Five Flags / Grand River Center

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Aug 17, 2026
Development

RG Hospitality lease (public hearing)

2 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed Aug 17, 2026
Parks Rec

Eagle Point Park / citywide maintenance

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Aug 17, 2026
Environment

Brownfield cleanup / grant timing

1 commentLast discussed Aug 17, 2026
Business Jobs

Airport Commission application

2 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed Aug 17, 2026
Parks Rec

Eagle Point Park / RG Hospitality lease

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 17, 2026
Public Safety

Appeal of claim — vehicle damage

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 17, 2026
Parks Rec

Eagle Point Park

1 supportive3 opposed6 concerned
10 commentsLast discussed Aug 17, 2026
Development

Downtown Master Plan Update

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Aug 3, 2026
Parks Rec

Eagle Point Park condition

1 opposed2 concerned
3 commentsLast discussed Aug 3, 2026
Public Safety

Nevada Street one-way conversion

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Aug 3, 2026
Development

Data center work session publicity

1 commentLast discussed Aug 3, 2026
Development

NICC downtown expansion

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jul 20, 2026
Zoning

Valeria Street rezone

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Jul 20, 2026
Budget

Greenhouse project spending transparency

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Jul 20, 2026
Public Safety

License plate reader policy / immigration enforcement

3 supportive
3 commentsLast discussed Jul 6, 2026
Taxes Budget

HACAP community services

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jul 6, 2026
Development

Community stories and city projects

1 commentLast discussed Jul 6, 2026
Development

Kinseth Hospitality Development Agreement Second Amendment

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jul 6, 2026
Parks Rec

Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission application

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jul 6, 2026
Development

Data center development concerns

2 opposed
2 commentsLast discussed Jun 15, 2026
Civic Participation

Board of Library Trustees application

1 commentLast discussed Jun 1, 2026
Civic Participation

Park and Recreation Advisory Commission application

1 commentLast discussed Jun 1, 2026
Zoning

Big A Auto conservation district removal

2 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed Jun 1, 2026
Zoning

Community Gardens Text Amendment

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed May 18, 2026
Roads

ATV/UTV access on Asbury Road

2 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed May 18, 2026

In the News

12 articles

Recent coverage of Dubuque from local and regional media.

KCRGhomelessness and shelter capacity

Dubuque city leaders prioritize addressing homelessness as shelters reach capacity

Dubuque city leaders prioritize addressing homelessness as shelters reach capacity KCRG

Nov 3, 2026
The Des Moines Registerpublic art controversy

Diversity mural ordered uncovered before Trump Dubuque rally

Diversity mural ordered uncovered before Trump Dubuque rally The Des Moines Register

Nov 2, 2026
KWWLpublic art / mural controversy

Dubuque reverses president's campaign team's directive to cover 'Solidarity' mural

Dubuque reverses president's campaign team's directive to cover 'Solidarity' mural KWWL

Nov 2, 2026
KCRGprotest response policy

City of Dubuque explains use of garbage trucks to block protestors at Trump rally

City of Dubuque explains use of garbage trucks to block protestors at Trump rally KCRG

Nov 2, 2026
Google Newscouncil vote on property purchase

Dubuque City Council To Vote On Old Bank Building Purchase - KWWL

Dubuque City Council To Vote On Old Bank Building Purchase KWWL

Oct 19, 2026
Google Newscity property purchase

City approves $3.4 million plan to buy, move into former bank building - KCRG

City approves $3.4 million plan to buy, move into former bank building KCRG

Oct 19, 2026
KCRGproperty purchase for city offices

Dubuque to consider $1.82M purchase of former bank building for city offices

Dubuque to consider $1.82M purchase of former bank building for city offices KCRG

Oct 16, 2026
KCRGcity manager search

Dubuque pays $20K for city manager search as other Iowa cities’ hires draw scrutiny

Dubuque pays $20K for city manager search as other Iowa cities’ hires draw scrutiny KCRG

Oct 5, 2026
KCRGdata center moratorium

Dubuque City Council passes temporary moratorium on hyperscale data centers

Dubuque City Council passes temporary moratorium on hyperscale data centers KCRG

Sep 21, 2026
KCRGpublic pool replacement planning

City of Dubuque to consider replacements for Sutton Pool

City of Dubuque to consider replacements for Sutton Pool KCRG

Sep 21, 2026
Google Newscity council election

Local civic leader files run for Dubuque council - TelegraphHerald.com

Local civic leader files run for Dubuque council TelegraphHerald.com

Sep 18, 2026
KCRGpark improvement grant

City of Dubuque awarded $750K grant for Eagle Point Park improvements

City of Dubuque awarded $750K grant for Eagle Point Park improvements KCRG

Aug 25, 2026