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  Dubuque County Conservation Board - Nature Preserves
Located Southwest of Dubuque and adjacent to the Swiss Valley Park, this area is one of the largest nature preserves in the midwest.
This 78 acre parcel was donated to the Dubuque County Conservation Board in February of 1988 by the Interstate Power Company, who maintains a substation on the site.
Purchased by the Iowa DOT in 1980, and managed by the Dubuque County Conservation Board, this site is a classic example of a place to observe "stream piracy" and the route that took the Little Maquoketa from its original bed.
www.dubuquecounty.com /Nature.cfm   (631 words)

  
  Dubuque County, Iowa IA, county profile - hotels, festivals, genealogy, newspapers - ePodunk
Dubuque County is one of 99 counties in Iowa.
The county is in the Dubuque metro area.The estimated population in 2004 was 91,000.
This was an increase of 2.08% from the 2000 census.
www.epodunk.com /cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=7290   (483 words)

  
 Dubuque County, Iowa
The Dubuque County Courthouse is located at 720 Central Avenue in Dubuque, Iowa.
The Courthouse serves as the center of County Government offices, and is a dominant landmark in the downtown Dubuque area.
We are actively working to complete all areas of the Dubuque County website and invite you to browse the categories to the left to find the information, forms and resources you are looking for to answer your questions.
www.dubuquecounty.org   (134 words)

  
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Dubuque County and the City of Dubuque are named after Julian Dubuque, a French Canadian fur trader who settled in the area in the 1780’s.
Dubuque County was in that portion of Iowa originally known as the “Black Hawk Purchase”, which on June 1, 1833 was opened to white settlement.
Dubuque has the distinction of having the oldest church and oldest newspaper published in what was to become Iowa.
www.iowagenealogy.org /CountyResearchGuide/DubuqueCoGuide.htm   (1411 words)

  
 Dubuque County, Iowa - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dubuque County is named for Julien Dubuque, the first European settler of Iowa, and an early lead mining pioneer in what is now Dubuque County.
Dubuque County is governed by a 3-member Board of Supervisors elected at large.
Dubuque County is widely-known for its impressive bluffs along the Mississippi River, which run along the entire length of the county's riverbanks.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Dubuque_County,_Iowa   (788 words)

  
 Shop Iowa Online Business Directory Dubuque County   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Dubuque County and the county seat, Dubuque, are both named for Julien Dubuque, the first white settler of Iowa.
The first official meeting of the Dubuque County Board of Supervisors was held and the proceedings thereof recorded in the county auditor’s office on May 13, 1836, probably the earliest such record preserved in the State of Iowa.
The Dubuque County Court House was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1966, the first building to be placed on the Register in the State of Iowa.
www.shopiowa.net /dubuque.htm   (648 words)

  
 Dubuque County Courthouse - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Iowa District Court for Dubuque County, Iowa is located at the courthouse, along with the offices for the district court judges.
The Dubuque County Sheriff is located at the law enforcement complex, which is across the street from the courthouse.
The Dubuque County Courthouse is on the National Register of Historic Places.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Dubuque_County_Courthouse   (489 words)

  
 The University of Iowa Office of the State Archaeologist: A Territorial Period Site in Dubuque
By the time he arrived in Dubuque, Dr. Langworthy’s eldest sons, James, Lucius, and Edward, were living on their own and had already made names for themselves in the establishment of Dubuque as a city.
Legal title to much of the property in the Dubuque area was in question throughout much of the territorial period because the heirs of Pierre Chouteau, successor to Julien Dubuque, claimed ownership of the old Mines of Spain grant.
Dubuque settlers were not allowed to enter their claims in county records until the Chouteau case was resolved.
www.uiowa.edu /~osa/learn/dubuque/tps1.htm   (823 words)

  
 Dubuque County Right To Life, Inc.
Gilloon is a partner in the Dubuque law firm of Norman, Gilloon, Wright and Hamel, P.C. He is a 1975 honors graduate of the University of Notre Dame and a 1978 graduate of the University of Iowa College of Law.
He was the first President of the Dubuque County Mental Health/Mental Retardation/ Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board, and served as Treasurer of the Dubuque Visiting Nurse Association Foundation Board.
As a member of the speakers bureau for Dubuque County Right to Life, Inc. her speech topics include abortion, boycotting, chastity, euthanasia, fetal development, planned parenthood, post-abortion syndrome and stem cell research.
www.dcrtl.org /meet_us.html   (889 words)

  
 Dubuque Chamber of Commerce - Visit
The Dubuque County Courthouse is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Constructed in 1897 to honor the founder of the city, this monument was erected over his grave on a high bluff overlooking the Mississippi River.
Dubuque's Shot Tower stands on the riverfront as a unique memorial to the early munitions industry.
www.dubuquechamber.com /visit/attractions.cfm?Page=HA&Cat=437   (358 words)

  
 Dubuque Chamber of Commerce - Live - Relocation: Getting Settled
As the seventh largest city in the state of Iowa, Dubuque boasts small-town warmth and friendliness, freedom from the hassles of traffic, commuting, and even more importantly, crime.
Today, Dubuque, is a thriving city with a population of nearly 62,000 people and a county population of nearly 90,000.
Dubuque is a wonderful place to live, whether you're young and single, married with kids, or retired and relaxing.
www.dubuquechamber.com /live/relocation   (158 words)

  
 Barns of Dubuque County
Dubuque County, located along the Mississippi River, was the site of early fur trading, lead mining, and the first pioneer settlements in Iowa.
In Dubuque County, many barns still exist in various states of repair and disrepair.
Three generations of Stoffels have lived on the farm: Harry and Rose from 1939 to 1960; Francis and Patricia from 1960 to 1994; and Robert and Joyce from 1994 until the present.
www.iowabarnfoundation.org /magazine/barns_of_dubuque_county.htm   (995 words)

  
 Dubuque Treasure Hunt - The Old Jail Museum
The Dubuque County Jail is considered the most significant building in Iowa because of its rarity.
In the early 1850’s Dubuque County and the city proper underwent a period of explosive population growth which put great stress on the governmental services and facilities, especially the jail.
In 1852 the issue of a special tax for a new jail was placed before the voters but defeated, and a proposal by the county that the city assist in the construction of a new facility was rejected by the Dubuque City Council.
www.dubuquehistory.com /oldjail.html   (444 words)

  
 Dubuque County, Iowa
Must have applied for marriage license in Dubuque county for it to be on file in our office.
Certified copies of birth, death and marriages, which occurred in Dubuque County, may be obtained from this office by immediate family members only.
You may apply for a Marriage License at any County Recorder in Iowa as long as the ceremony is to be performed in Iowa.
www.dubuquecounty.org /offices/recorder/vitals.html   (597 words)

  
 Dubuque Bank and Trust   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Dubuque Bank & Trust Company (DB&T) operates five offices in Dubuque, Iowa and offices in the nearby communities of Epworth, Farley and Holy Cross.
Dubuque Bank and Trust is proud of its opportunity to serve the tri-state community.
Dubuque Bank & Trust is a proud member of Heartland Financial USA, Inc., a diversified financial services company dedicated to the preservation and growth of the community banking.
www.dubuquebank.com /profile.cfm   (215 words)

  
 National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Dubuque County Historical Society Welcomes Alan Stache as Chief Operating Officer
Dubuque County Historical Society Welcomes Ginger Sakas as Development Director
Dubuque County Historical Society To Be Recognized As a Century Museum
www.mississippirivermuseum.com /press.cfm   (256 words)

  
 Dubuque, Iowa
For Irish immigrants, the appeals of the area were many; cheap land-wooded areas cost $4 to $8 an acre, a good yoke of oxen could be had for $45 to $55, and for those not inclined to farming, plenty of jobs were to be had in the lead mines.
Dubuque's advocates spoke of the low cost of living, the area's intolerance of "robbers and swindlers," and a strong moral, religious and social order.
And Dubuque's third bishop, John Hennessy, traveled to Limerick, Ireland on his way back from the First Vatican Council, and asked Mother Vincent Hennessy to send a group of sisters of the Presentation to Dubuque.
www.celticcousins.net /irishiniowa/dubuque.htm   (1306 words)

  
 Empower Dubuque - Community Resources
Our goals are to educate persons with disabilities and their families of their rights; to advocate for persons with disabilities on legal, governmental, educational, housing, health, and employment issues; and to provide referral services, disability awareness, financial assistance, and other resources.
The Dubuque Community School District is the public school system serving the city of Dubuque and portions of Dubuque County.
The Dubuque County Library shall provide materials and services to help county residents obtain information meeting their recreational, personal, and educational needs.
www.empowerdubuque.org /Comm_Resources.cfm   (2814 words)

  
 IaGenWeb: Dubuque County, Iowa
Welcome to the Dubuque County, Iowa, IAGenWeb Project homepage.
We may not be able to help with specific research questions, but should you have any questions or comments regarding the Dubuque County IAGenWeb Project, please e-mail Nicole.
Hosted by RootsWeb and for anyone with a genealogical interest in Dubuque Co, Iowa.
iagenweb.org /dubuque   (234 words)

  
 Dubuque Photo Page
Dubuque is filled with scenic bluffs, historic neighborhoods, classic architecture and plenty of gritty industrial areas made entirely out of brick.
In the foreground is the southern portion of downtown Dubuque and in the background near the Mississippi River is the America's River Revitalization Project.
Port of Dubuque- A panorama of the Port of Dubuque, Julien Dubuque Bridge and the southern portion of downtown.
www.absolutedsm.com /dubuque_photo_page.htm   (948 words)

  
 Dubuque County Iowa Real Estate
Dubuque County Iowa Real Estate is a way for consumers to find the best Real estate Agents and Brokers for every city in Dubuque County Iowa.
When you have been directed to an Dubuque County Iowa real estate professional in the area you have chosen you will be able to search for your dream home and get free printouts from the MLS database in that area.
Dubuque County Iowa Real Estate Brokers and agents can use the many news and information pages we offer to get up to date information about the Dubuque County Iowa real estate market.
www.myhomesearches.com /county/iowa/dubuque-county-iowa.htm   (576 words)

  
 Dubuque, Iowa - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dubuque is served by the Dubuque Community School District, which covers roughly the eastern half of Dubuque County and enrolls 10,735 students in 19 school buildings as of 2006.
Dubuque is also home to a large number of higher education instutitions.
Protestant colleges in the city include the University of Dubuque, which is associated with the Presbyterian Church (USA), and Emmaus Bible College, is connected with the Plymouth Brethren movement.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Dubuque,_Iowa   (2000 words)

  
 EMMET Service 2
Your County Attorney is the legal advisor and chief law enforcement officer for your county.
Represent and defend the state, county and its officers in officially related cases.
Roughly two-thirds of all County Attorney are part-time and may handle private legal work in addition to their official duties.
www.emmetcountyia.com /serv02.htm   (159 words)

  
 155 / 00-1965
The notice was published in three newspapers with general circulation in the county and furnished directly to contractors known to the county engineer as likely interested bidders.
I don’t feel that the bidders were attempting to gouge the county in any way, they incorporated part of the asphalt cement into the unit prices of the asphalt cement concrete materials.
The county attorney advised the Board it could proceed in one of two ways: (1) deny the contract to HCI for submitting an unbalanced bid and award the contract to the remaining lowest, responsible bidder, taking into account a corrected calculation of the asphalt; or (2) reject all bids and re-bid the project.
www.iowabar.org /IowaSupremeCourt.nsf/9a275c73f72409f4862564bb00563305/de192e6875e5b78b86256c71004e7f2f!OpenDocument   (4229 words)

  
 Dubuque, Iowa
During the next decade, Dubuque's residents would donate $5 million to the effort, and a $40 million grant from the Vision Iowa program would open the door to limitless possibilities.
Dubuque began to think big — $188 million big, to be exact.
The city and the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce — which wanted to build a river walk, an amphitheater, a riverboat landing and other amenities — joined forces with the Dubuque County Historical Society, which was studying ways to expand the existing Mississippi River Museum and construct a river aquarium.
americancityandcounty.com /mag/government_dubuque_iowa   (567 words)

  
 Local Catholic Church History and Catholic Ancestors - Iowa
In 1881, the Diocese of Davenport was formed, from the Diocese of Dubuque, to encompass the southern half of the state of Iowa.
In 1893, the Diocese of Dubuque was elevated to an Archdiocese.
In 1911, the Diocese of Des Moines was formed, from a portion of the Diocese of Davenport, to encompass 24 counties in northwestern Iowa.
home.att.net /~Local_Catholic/CatholicUS-DubuqueIA.htm   (3406 words)

  
 A look at Dubuque, Iowa   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Dubuque initially came to the region to area to trade fur with the Mesquakie Indians, who occupied the land at that time.
In the 1970's, downtown Dubuque underwent significant urban renewal and the city received a Presidential Award in 1973 for the development of Town Clock Plaza.
Dubuque is the county seat and largest town in Dubuque County.
www.riverroads.com /states/iowa/ia2/ia2.html   (286 words)

  
 Dubuque, Iowa IA, city profile (Dubuque County) - hotels, festivals, genealogy, newspapers - ePodunk
Iowa > All counties > Dubuque County > Dubuque
Dubuque is on the Mississippi River, at the Illinois and Wisconsin borders
Dubuque County supported John Kerry in the 2004 presidential election.
www.epodunk.com /cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=7289   (784 words)

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