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DubuqueIA averageUS Census ACS
Population
59,271
Per-capita income
$37,529
Median home value
$193,100
Bachelor's or higher
34%
Typical home value $251,952 +4.9% yr/yr · +30.5% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2009–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
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Who’s on the DMASWA Board of Directors

Municipal budget

US Census Annual Survey of Local Government Finances
Total revenue$186.5M (FY2023)
Total spending$167.9M (FY2023)
Taxes$65.2M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$226.8M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$2,840 (FY2023)

Development activity

Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
2025216 housing units ($33.2M)

Recent meetings

Wed Aug 19, 2026

DMASWA Board of Directors

DMASWA approves Iowa DNR fees and buys 10 litter fences

The Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency Board will approve payments to the Iowa DNR and Delaware County Solid Waste Commission. The Board will also authorize the purchase of ten portable litter fencing units from Metta Technologies. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss the purchase or sale of real estate.

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925 Kerper Court  Dubuque, IA 52001-2405  Phone: 563-557-8220  www.dmaswa.org 12:00 P.M. August 19, 2026 Conference Room – Municipal Service Center 925 Kerper Ct., Dubuque, Iowa Viewing and Participation Options The public has the option to view and participate in the meeting at the Municipal Service Center or virtually. The public can provide in-person, audio, and written input during sections of the agenda where public input is accepted. It is strongly recommended that all members of the public who intend to provide in-person or virtual public input contact the Solid Waste Agency Administrator at least 24 hours prior to the meeting to provide notice of intent to provide public input. This will help staff anticipate participation levels at the meeting. Contact the Solid Waste Agency Administrator at kmiller@cityofdubuque.org or 563-589-4354. For in-person input, please reference the instructions on speaking from the Board Chairperson. Virtual input options during the live meeting include:  Log into Microsoft Teams using the login links, phone numbers and access code below. This option includes audio input and written “chat” input. If you are participating via computer, indicate which item you would like to speak about in the Chat function, or note you would like to speak during the appropriate section. If you are participating via phone, indicate which item you would like to speak to when phone lines are unmuted. All phone lines will be unmuted during the Public Hearings …
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Wed Jul 15, 2026

DMASWA Board of Directors

Board considers payments for Customer Convenience Center and Cell 9 projects

The Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency Board of Directors will review project payments and reimbursement invoices. The body will also receive reports on waste tonnages, audits, and facility updates.

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✓ Decided: Board approves $487K progress payment for Customer Convenience Center

The board approved three resolutions: Progress Payment #11 of $487,027.38 to Tricon General Construction for the Customer Convenience Center Project, Progress Payment #3 of $129,001.07 to Steger Construction for the Cell 9 Abutment Liner Phase 2 Project, and an invoice of $110,356.30 to Black Hills Energy for gas collection system costs. All motions passed unanimously. The board also received and filed the tonnage reports, FY2025 audit, and staff reports.

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925 Kerper Court  Dubuque, IA 52001-2405  Phone: 563-557-8220  www.dmaswa.org 12:00 P.M. July 15, 2026 Conference Room – Municipal Service Center 925 Kerper Ct., Dubuque, Iowa Viewing and Participation Options The public has the option to view and participate in the meeting at the Municipal Service Center or virtually. The public can provide in-person, audio, and written input during sections of the agenda where public input is accepted. It is strongly recommended that all members of the public who intend to provide in-person or virtual public input contact the Solid Waste Agency Administrator at least 24 hours prior to the meeting to provide notice of intent to provide public input. This will help staff anticipate participation levels at the meeting. Contact the Solid Waste Agency Administrator at kmiller@cityofdubuque.org or 563-589-4354. For in-person input, please reference the instructions on speaking from the Board Chairperson. Virtual input options during the live meeting include:  Log into Microsoft Teams using the login links, phone numbers and access code below. This option includes audio input and written “chat” input. If you are participating via computer, indicate which item you would like to speak about in the Chat function, or note you would like to speak during the appropriate section. If you are participating via phone, indicate which item you would like to speak to when phone lines are unmuted. All phone lines will be unmuted during the Public Hearings a …
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MINUTES OF THE DUBUQUE METROPOLITAN AREA SOLID WASTE AGENCY MEETING July 15, 2026 MEMBERS PRESENT: Harley Pothoff, David Resnick; Katy Wethal (virtually) STAFF PRESENT: Ken Miller, Bev Wagner, Max O’Brien, Arielle Swift OTHERS PRESENT: Ashley Noonan, Bryan Balderson; Chris Weisheit and Will Nicholson (virtually) The public had the option to view and participate in the meeting at the Municipal Services Center or virtually. The public could provide in-person, audio, and written input during sections of the agenda where public input is accepted. It is strongly recommended that all members of the public who intend to provide in- person or virtual public input contact the Solid Waste Agency Administrator at kmiller@cityofdubuque.org or by calling 563-589-4354 at least 24 hours prior to the meeting to provide notice of intent to provide public input. This will help staff anticipate participation levels at the meeting. For in-person input, reference the instructions on speaking from the Board Chairperson. Virtual input options during the live meeting include: ¢ Log into Microsoft Teams using the login links, phone numbers and access code below. This option includes audio input and written “chat” input. If you are participating via computer, indicate which item you would like to speak about in the Chat function, or note you would like to speak during the appropriate section. If you are participating via phone, indicate which item you would like to speak on when phone lines are u …
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Wed Jun 17, 2026

DMASWA Board of Directors

DMASWA Board to consider contracts for electronic recycling and organics composting

The Board of Directors will review operational statements and tonnage reports. Members are deciding on several service agreements, project payments, and fund transfers for the agency's closure and post-closure account.

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✓ Decided: DMASWA approves $605K payment for Customer Convenience Center project

The Board authorized a progress payment to Tricon General Construction and approved several service contracts for electronics recycling and organics composting. It also approved a $270,802.74 transfer to the Financial Assurance Fund to meet state mandates.

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925 Kerper Court  Dubuque, IA 52001-2405  Phone: 563-557-8220  www.dmaswa.org 12:00 P.M. June 17, 2026 Conference Room – Municipal Service Center 925 Kerper Ct., Dubuque, Iowa Viewing and Participation Options The public has the option to view and participate in the meeting at the Municipal Service Center or virtually. The public can provide in-person, audio, and written input during sections of the agenda where public input is accepted. It is strongly recommended that all members of the public who intend to provide in-person or virtual public input contact the Solid Waste Agency Administrator at least 24 hours prior to the meeting to provide notice of intent to provide public input. This will help staff anticipate participation levels at the meeting. Contact the Solid Waste Agency Administrator at kmiller@cityofdubuque.org or 563-589-4354. For in-person input, please reference the instructions on speaking from the Board Chairperson. Virtual input options during the live meeting include:  Log into Microsoft Teams using the login links, phone numbers and access code below. This option includes audio input and written “chat” input. If you are participating via computer, indicate which item you would like to speak about in the Chat function, or note you would like to speak during the appropriate section. If you are participating via phone, indicate which item you would like to speak to when phone lines are unmuted. All phone lines will be unmuted during the Public Hearings a …
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MINUTES OF THE DUBUQUE METROPOLITAN AREA SOLID WASTE AGENCY MEETING June 17, 2026 MEMBERS PRESENT: Harley Pothoff, David Resnick; Katy Wethal (virtually) STAFF PRESENT: Ken Miller, Bev Wagner, Joe Mayne, Max O’Brien OTHERS PRESENT: Will Nicholson; Chris Weisheit, Nicole Schwegler, Bryan Balderson, Paul Schwegler (virtually) The public had the option to view and participate in the meeting at the Municipal Services Center or virtually. The public could provide in-person, audio, and written input during sections of the agenda where public input is accepted. It is strongly recommended that all members of the public who intend to provide in- person or virtual public input contact the Solid Waste Agency Administrator at kmiller@cityofdubuque.org or by calling 563-589-4354 at least 24 hours prior to the meeting to provide notice of intent to provide public input. The public could join the meeting from their computer, tablet, or smartphone by logging into the Web Link https://meet.goto.com/KennethMiller/dmaswabod. The public could, also, join by phone by calling (866) 899-4679 and entering access code 731-146-157. Additionally, written public input could be accepted prior to or during the meeting by contacting the DMASWA Board & Staff directly from the Agency's webpage at https://www.dmaswa.org/about- us/agency-administration/board-staff/. The meeting of the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency was called to order at the Municipal Services Center by Chairperson Pothof …
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Thu May 28, 2026

DMASWA Board of Directors

Board to vote on landfill rezoning conditions and agreements

The DMASWA Board of Directors will meet to decide on accepting special conditions for rezoning landfill property as recommended by the City of Dubuque Zoning Commission. The board will also discuss setting the next meeting date and procedures for public input during the session.

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✓ Decided: Board authorizes agreement with City of Dubuque for landfill expansion permitting

The Board authorized the Chairperson to sign a Memorandum of Agreement with the City of Dubuque. This action facilitates the annexation and rezoning of Agency land parcels to Heavy Industrial to streamline the permitting process for the Landfill Site Master Plan.

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925 Kerper Court  Dubuque, IA 52001-2405  Phone: 563-557-8220  www.dmaswa.org 8:00 A.M. May 28, 2026 Municipal Services Center 925 Kerper Court, Dubuque, Iowa Viewing and Participation Options The public has the option to view and participate in the meeting at the Municipal Service Center or virtually. The public can provide in-person, audio, and written input during sections of the agenda where public input is accepted. It is strongly recommended that all members of the public who intend to provide in-person or virtual public input contact the Solid Waste Agency Administrator at least 24 hours prior to the meeting to provide notice of intent to provide public input. This will help staff anticipate participation levels at the meeting. Contact the Solid Waste Agency Administrator at kmiller@cityofdubuque.org or 563-589-4354. For in-person input, please reference the instructions on speaking from the Board Chairperson. Virtual input options during the live meeting include:  Log into Microsoft Teams using the login links, phone numbers and access code below. This option includes audio input and written “chat” input. If you are participating via computer, indicate which item you would like to speak about in the Chat function, or note you would like to speak during the appropriate section. If you are participating via phone, indicate which item you would like to speak to when phone lines are unmuted. All phone lines will be unmuted during the Public Hearings and Public Input p …
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MINUTES OF THE DUBUQUE METROPOLITAN AREA SOLID WASTE AGENCY SPECIAL MEETING May 28, 2026 MEMBERS PRESENT: Harley Pothoff, Katy Wethal; David Resnick (virtually) STAFF PRESENT: Ken Miller, Bev Wagner, Max O’Brien, Arielle Swift The public had the option to view and participate in the meeting at the Municipal Services Center or virtually. The public could provide in-person, audio, and written input during sections of the agenda where public input is accepted. It is strongly recommended that all members of the public who intend to provide in- person or virtual public input contact the Solid Waste Agency Administrator at kmiller@cityofdubuque.org or by calling 563-589-4354 at least 24 hours prior to the meeting to provide notice of intent to provide public input. The public could join the meeting from their computer, tablet, or smartphone by logging into the Web Link https://meet.goto.com/KennethMiller/dmaswabod. The public could, also, join by phone by calling (866) 899-4679 and entering access code 731-146-157. Additionally, written public input could be accepted prior to or during the meeting by contacting the DMASWA Board & Staff directly from the Agency's webpage at https://www.dmaswa.org/about- us/agency-administration/board-staff/. The special meeting of the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency was called to order at the Municipal Services Center by Chairperson Pothoff on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 8:06 a.m. Mr. Miller provided information and requested the …
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Wed May 20, 2026

DMASWA Board of Directors

Board to vote on solid-waste budget changes and equipment purchase

The Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency board meets to receive routine reports, adopt resolutions authorizing a FY2026 budget amendment and an excavator counterweight purchase, and approve a state fee report. No ordinances or rezonings are on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: DMASWA Board approves budget amendment and safety equipment purchase

The Board approved a budget amendment increasing the FY2026 expenditure budget to $13,629,142.60. Members also authorized a $12,500 purchase for an excavator counterweight to address safety concerns and approved a tonnage tax payment to the Iowa DNR.

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925 Kerper Court  Dubuque, IA 52001-2405  Phone: 563-557-8220  www.dmaswa.org 12:00 P.M. May 20, 2026 Conference Room – Municipal Service Center 925 Kerper Ct., Dubuque, Iowa Viewing and Participation Options The public has the option to view and participate in the meeting at the Municipal Service Center or virtually. The public can provide in-person, audio, and written input during sections of the agenda where public input is accepted. It is strongly recommended that all members of the public who intend to provide in-person or virtual public input contact the Solid Waste Agency Administrator at least 24 hours prior to the meeting to provide notice of intent to provide public input. This will help staff anticipate participation levels at the meeting. Contact the Solid Waste Agency Administrator at kmiller@cityofdubuque.org or 563-589-4354. For in-person input, please reference the instructions on speaking from the Board Chairperson. Virtual input options during the live meeting include:  Log into Microsoft Teams using the login links, phone numbers and access code below. This option includes audio input and written “chat” input. If you are participating via computer, indicate which item you would like to speak about in the Chat function, or note you would like to speak during the appropriate section. If you are participating via phone, indicate which item you would like to speak to when phone lines are unmuted. All phone lines will be unmuted during the Public Hearings an …
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MINUTES OF THE DUBUQUE METROPOLITAN AREA SOLID WASTE AGENCY MEETING May 20, 2026 MEMBERS PRESENT: Harley Pothoff, Katy Wethal; David Resnick (virtually) STAFF PRESENT: Ken Miller, Joe Mayne, Max O’Brien, Ashley Noonan OTHERS PRESENT: Mark Ernst;Chris Weisheit and Will Nicholson (virtually) The public had the option to view and participate in the meeting at the Municipal Services Center or virtually. The public could provide in-person, audio, and written input during sections of the agenda where public input is accepted. It is strongly recommended that all members of the public who intend to provide in- person or virtual public input contact the Solid Waste Agency Administrator at kmiller@cityofdubuque.org or by calling 563-589-4354 at least 24 hours prior to the meeting to provide notice of intent to provide public input. The public could join the meeting from their computer, tablet, or smartphone by logging into the Web Link https://meet.goto.com/KennethMiller/dmaswabod. The public could, also, join by phone by calling (866) 899-4679 and entering access code 731-146-157. Additionally, written public input could be accepted prior to or during the meeting by contacting the DMASWA Board & Staff directly from the Agency’s webpage at https://www.dmaswa.org/about- us/agency-administration/board-staff/. The meeting of the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency was called to order at the Municipal Services Center by Chairperson Pothoff on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 1 …
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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
$34.8MDUBUQUE BARGE AND FLEETING SERVICE CO
Department of Defense · STONE PLACEMENT OF 434,100 TONS OF RIP RAP ALONG MISSOURI RIVER MILES
$25.4MDUBUQUE BARGE AND FLEETING SERVICE CO
Department of Defense · GARRISON SPILLWAY APPROACH DREDGE
$13.4MDUBUQUE BARGE AND FLEETING SERVICE CO
Department of Defense · BEAVER ISLAND COMPLEX STAGE 1B
$12.8MDUBUQUE BARGE AND FLEETING SERVICE CO
Department of Defense · MCGREGOR HREP - STAGE 2 CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
$11.4MDUBUQUE BARGE AND FLEETING SERVICE CO
Department of Defense · FIRST 55,000 CY
$10.5MDUBUQUE BARGE AND FLEETING SERVICE CO
Department of Defense · NEW MOORING DOLPHINS FOR FCSB
$9.0MDUBUQUE BARGE AND FLEETING SERVICE CO
Department of Defense · NESP ISLAND 4 PROJECT
$7.8MDUBUQUE BARGE AND FLEETING SERVICE CO
Department of Defense · LAKE SHELBYVILLE DREDGING
$7.7MDUBUQUE BARGE AND FLEETING SERVICE CO
Department of Defense · MISSISSIPPI RIVER BASIN AND ECOSYSTEM SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM MVR SOUTH
$6.1MDUBUQUE BARGE AND FLEETING SERVICE CO
Department of Defense · CONSTRUCTION SERVICES AT JAMESON CHUTE ON THE MISSOURI RIVER LOCATED I

Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.

🌐 County-level context (Dubuque County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Net migration+86 people (-$7.1M net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)5 ({"Flood": 10, "Severe Storm": 8, "Biological": 2, "Hurricane · last Mon Jun 24, 2024)
Traffic fatalities7 (2 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments2,804 (56,357 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$996/mo (1,322 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy14.3% (low numeracy 23% · 2017)

Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC

City profile

Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.

$186.5M
Annual budget
$226.8M
Debt outstanding
216
Permitted housing units

The money — in

source: Census gov-finance & state comptroller

Budget

Revenue$186.5M
Spending$167.9M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.

Debt load HIGH

Outstanding debt$226.8M
Debt-to-revenue1.22×
Debt-load index70 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.

Outcomes — economic mobility

source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research use

For kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:

White kids
0.526
All kids
0.513
Black kids
0.327

Research-only layer, shown here for context — not included in the CC BY 4.0 bulk download.

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