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DUBUQUE DRUM CORPS

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	DUBUQUE DRUM CORPS. The ''Dubuque Daily Herald'' reported on July 27, 1892 that with the exception of a few new members the Dubuque Drum Corps reorganized the previous evening. Under the direction of "Doc" Guilbert, the group performed a drill on the corner of Ninth and Clay. The article mentioned that the Corps had a national reputation and planned to perform at the world's fair.		DUBUQUE DRUM CORPS. The ''Dubuque Daily Herald'' reported on July 27, 1892 that with the exception of a few new members the Dubuque Drum Corps reorganized the previous evening. Under the direction of "Doc" Guilbert, the group performed a drill on the corner of Ninth and Clay. The article mentioned that the Corps had a national reputation and planned to perform at the world's fair. (1)

			In 1933 a large committee headed by [[LANGE, Harvey\|Harvey LANGE]] headed the American Legion campaign soliciting the general public by selling tickets for fifty cents each (with a bit more for box seats) to see the state-wide drum and bugle corps contest held at the Municipal Athletic field on August 6-9. More than twenty-five corps were expected to attend. All the groups were scheduled to appear on the field at one time for a massed performance. From those which performed on the first night of the contest (August 7th), eight were selected by regular army officers to perform the second night. The Dubuque drum corps did not perform since they were acting as hosts. (2)

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	1. "Dubuque Daisies," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', July 27, 1892, p. 4		1. "Dubuque Daisies," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', July 27, 1892, p. 4

			2. "Legion Drive for Drum Event Starts," ''Telegraph-Herald and Times-Journal'', July 19. 1933, p.; 2

	[[Category: Musician]]		[[Category: Musician]]

DUBUQUE AND IOWA FALLS RAILROAD

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	DUBUQUE AND IOWA FALLS RAILROAD. The [[DUBUQUE AND PACIFIC RAILROAD]] was organized on April 22, 1857 under the leadership of John T. Dyer and [[SMITH, Platt\|Platt SMITH]]. They raised money during the first year but had laid no rail by the end of the year. The following year, rail was laid west from Dubuque to Dyersville. The ~~Panic of~~ 1857 and the [[CIVIL WAR]] resulted in all railroad building in Iowa being stopped. (1)		DUBUQUE AND IOWA FALLS RAILROAD. The [[DUBUQUE AND PACIFIC RAILROAD]] was organized on April 22, 1857 under the leadership of John T. Dyer and [[SMITH, Platt\|Platt SMITH]]. They raised money during the first year but had laid no rail by the end of the year. The following year, rail was laid west from Dubuque to Dyersville. The [[PANIC OF 1857]] and the [[CIVIL WAR]] resulted in all railroad building in Iowa being stopped. (1)

	Platt Smith took over the line, renamed it the Dubuque and Iowa Falls Railroad, and promised that the rail would reach Iowa Falls by 1867. The first survey of the [[DUBUQUE AND SIOUX CITY RAILROAD]] was made in 1857, but it was not until 1866 that the first train reached Iowa Falls. On April 15 there was a large crowd of people at the depot awaiting its arrival. A three-day celebration was held, with a special excursion train running from Dubuque to Iowa Falls on April 24. Both the Dubuque Herald and Dubuque Times carried stories of the celebration. Evening entertainment, dinner and dancing were held at Sayer's Hall. The following day the excursion returned to Dubuque where another grand celebration was held. (2)		Platt Smith took over the line, renamed it the Dubuque and Iowa Falls Railroad, and promised that the rail would reach Iowa Falls by 1867. The first survey of the [[DUBUQUE AND SIOUX CITY RAILROAD]] was made in 1857, but it was not until 1866 that the first train reached Iowa Falls. On April 15 there was a large crowd of people at the depot awaiting its arrival. A three-day celebration was held, with a special excursion train running from Dubuque to Iowa Falls on April 24. Both the ''Dubuque Herald'' and ''Dubuque Times'' carried stories of the celebration. Evening entertainment, dinner and dancing were held at Sayer's Hall. The following day the excursion returned to Dubuque where another grand celebration was held. (2)

	The corporate history of the Dubuque and Sioux City involves 10 predecessor companies. The property of the Dubuque and Sioux City was operated by the Illinois Central continuously since October 1, 1867, with the exception of the period between October 1, 1887, and March 15, 1888. (3)		The corporate history of the Dubuque and Sioux City involves 10 predecessor companies. The property of the Dubuque and Sioux City was operated by the Illinois Central continuously since October 1, 1867, with the exception of the period between October 1, 1887, and March 15, 1888. (3)

RHOM-BURGER

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	RHOM-BURGER. The 1970 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 800 Rhomberg.		RHOM-BURGER. The 1970 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed 800 Rhomberg.

	[[Category: Restaurant]]		[[Category: Restaurant]]

FAIR (THE)

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	FAIR (THE). The 1899-1900 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 1031-~~12037~~ Main.		FAIR (THE). The 1899-1900 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed 1031-1037 Main.


	[[Category: Crockery/Glassware Retailers]]		[[Category: Crockery/Glassware Retailers]]

TEGELER'S INC.

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	[[Image:tegelers.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Jim Lang]]TEGELER'S INC. ~~See: [[TEGELER'S RAMBLER SALES]]~~ In 1919 [[TEGELER, Edward B.\|Edward B. TEGELER]] opened a repair business at 23rd and Central. The business remained the same until 1946 when the company was appointed by the Nash Motor Company to be their sales and service representative in the area. Ed was joined at this time by his son, Ed Tegeler, Jr. (1)		[[Image:tegelers.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Jim Lang]]TEGELER'S INC. In 1919 [[TEGELER, Edward B.\|Edward B. TEGELER]] opened a repair business at 23rd and Central. The business remained the same until 1946 when the company was appointed by the Nash Motor Company to be their sales and service representative in the area. Ed was joined at this time by his son, Ed Tegeler, Jr. (1)

			See: [[TEGELER'S RAMBLER SALES]]

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SCHRUP, Nicholas Sr. Residence

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	Architect [[HEER, Fridolin\|Fridolin HEER]], designer of the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY COURTHOUSE]], designed this home for [[SCHRUP, Nicholas J. Sr.\|Nicholas J. SCHRUP, Sr.]], Dubuque's leading financial figure at the turn of the century. Schrup founded the [[AMERICAN TRUST AND SAVINGS BANK]], served two terms as state senator, and was knighted by the King of Belgium for his contributions to relief efforts in Belgium during [[WORLD WAR I]].		Architect [[HEER, Fridolin\|Fridolin HEER]], designer of the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY COURTHOUSE]], designed this home for [[SCHRUP, Nicholas J. Sr.\|Nicholas J. SCHRUP, Sr.]], Dubuque's leading financial figure at the turn of the century. Schrup founded the [[AMERICAN TRUST AND SAVINGS BANK]], served two terms as state senator, and was knighted by the King of Belgium for his contributions to relief efforts in Belgium during [[WORLD WAR I]].

	[[Image:Mandolin Inn.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|]]Mr. Schrup's two unmarried daughters lived in the home until 1950. They then gave the house to the [[ARCHDIOCESE OF DUBUQUE]] as a convent. Since 1972 it has been used as a group home, a law office, and finally apartments and rented rooms. In 1988, the home was purchased~~, renovated,~~ and redecorated to become The Mandolin Bed and Breakfast Inn. The unique name comes from a picture of a mandolin in a stained glass window near the staircase.		[[Image:Mandolin Inn.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|]]Mr. Schrup's two unmarried daughters lived in the home until 1950. They then gave the house to the [[ARCHDIOCESE OF DUBUQUE]] as a convent. Since 1972 it has been used as a group home, a law office, and finally apartments and rented rooms.

			In 1988, the home was purchased and redecorated to become The Mandolin Bed and Breakfast Inn. The unique name comes from a picture of a mandolin in a stained glass window near the staircase.

ARMOUR & COMPANY

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	In November 1893 Armour opened for business in Dubuque at their cold storage and meat wholesaling establishment in the remodeled Booth mill building at the corner of Third and Iowa [[STREETS]]. The main storage room was 14 x 49 feet and had the capacity of holding two railroad cars of meat. A system of overhead tracks and switches allowed one employee to unload a railroad car directly into the cold storage. The ice storage room had the capacity of storing 100 tons of ice. The provision and salesroom in which non-perishables were stored was 12 x 48 feet. The sausage room was 12 x 20 feet and the entire building was lit with electricity. (1)		In November 1893 Armour opened for business in Dubuque at their cold storage and meat wholesaling establishment in the remodeled Booth mill building at the corner of Third and Iowa [[STREETS]]. The main storage room was 14 x 49 feet and had the capacity of holding two railroad cars of meat. A system of overhead tracks and switches allowed one employee to unload a railroad car directly into the cold storage. The ice storage room had the capacity of storing 100 tons of ice. The provision and salesroom in which non-perishables were stored was 12 x 48 feet. The sausage room was 12 x 20 feet and the entire building was lit with electricity. (1)

	When Philip died in 1901, the company employed about 7,000 Chicago residents and had a total workforce of 50,000 nationwide. In 1910, Armour had about 8,700 workers at its Union Stock Yard plants. In the early 1920s, the company had financial troubles and the Armour family gave up control of its operations. ~~But~~ Armour remained a leading Chicago employer. During the worst years of the ~~Great Depression~~ in the early 1930s, over 9,000 men and nearly 2,000 women worked for Armour at the Union Stock Yard and another 1,400 men and 400 women worked for its related Chicago-area businesses which produced soap, glue, and other goods made from packing-plant waste.		When Philip died in 1901, the company employed about 7,000 Chicago residents and had a total workforce of 50,000 nationwide. In 1910, Armour had about 8,700 workers at its Union Stock Yard plants. In the early 1920s, the company had financial troubles and the Armour family gave up control of its operations. Armour remained a leading Chicago employer. During the worst years of the [[GREAT DEPRESSION]] in the early 1930s, over 9,000 men and nearly 2,000 women worked for Armour at the Union Stock Yard and another 1,400 men and 400 women worked for its related Chicago-area businesses which produced soap, glue, and other goods made from packing-plant waste.

	[[Image:armour2.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|298 Iowa.]]Armour ~~remained~~ one of the nation's largest companies at the end of [[WORLD WAR II]], when annual sales stood at $1 billion. Its business declined in the postwar period. In 1959, Armour stopped slaughtering in Chicago. In 1970, ~~Armour~~ was bought by the Greyhound Corp., which relocated the company to Arizona.		[[Image:armour2.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|298 Iowa.]]Armour was one of the nation's largest companies at the end of [[WORLD WAR II]], when annual sales stood at $1 billion. Its business declined in the postwar period. In 1959, Armour stopped slaughtering in Chicago. In 1970, the company was bought by the Greyhound Corp., which relocated the company to Arizona.

	The 1934 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed 298 Iowa for this wholesaler.		The 1934 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed 298 Iowa for this wholesaler.

NURSING SERVICES OF THE TRI-STATE

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	NURSING SERVICES OF THE TRI-STATE. The 1987 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 1364 Dodge.		NURSING SERVICES OF THE TRI-STATE. The 1987 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed 1364 Dodge.

	The 1989 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 98 White.		The 1989 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed 98 White.

	[[Category: Nursing Services]]		[[Category: Nursing Services]]

A. M. JAEGGI

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	A. M. JAEGGI. The 1899-1900 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 2131 Couler.		A. M. JAEGGI. The 1899-1900 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed 2131 Couler.

	[[Category: Bar]]		[[Category: Bar]]

BRADY, ELLWANGER & CO.

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	[[File:bradyellwangerco.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|left\|Photo courtesy: Jim Massey]]BRADY, ELLWANGER & CO. In June, 1875 Michael Brady with his business partner [[ELLWANGER, John Peter\|John Peter ELLWANGER]] purchased two thirds of ~~Francis Jaeger's~~ wholesale liquor business. The new firm, Brady, Ellwanger & Company, was located at 422 Main according to the '''Dubuque City Directory'''. (1)		[[File:bradyellwangerco.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|left\|Photo courtesy: Jim Massey]]BRADY, ELLWANGER & CO. In June, 1875 Michael Brady with his business partner [[ELLWANGER, John Peter\|John Peter ELLWANGER]] purchased two thirds of the wholesale liquor business of [[JAEGER, Francis\|Francis JAEGER]] The new firm, Brady, Ellwanger & Company, was located at 422 Main according to the '''Dubuque City Directory'''. (1)

	The 1883 through 1890-91 '''Dubuque City Directory''' stated that this business was located at 298 Main. In 1897 it was relocated to 398 Main. In addition to wines and liquors, the company offered "Acme Pepsin Bitters" which was marketed in an emerald green glass bottle. (2)		The 1883 through 1890-91 '''Dubuque City Directory''' stated that this business was located at 298 Main. In 1897 it was relocated to 398 Main. In addition to wines and liquors, the company offered "Acme Pepsin Bitters" which was marketed in an emerald green glass bottle. (2)

WINTER, Steve

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	Winter ran annual events at the Gen Con game convention, including the Car Wars “Lake Geneva Death Rally” series. Winter wrote '''The Art of Three-Dimensional Gaming''' booklet for the "Battlesystem Fantasy Combat Supplement." He also designed and developed an SPI game, "Sniper Patrol," combining and expanding the older Sniper and Patrol games.		Winter ran annual events at the Gen Con game convention, including the Car Wars “Lake Geneva Death Rally” series. Winter wrote '''The Art of Three-Dimensional Gaming''' booklet for the "Battlesystem Fantasy Combat Supplement." He also designed and developed an SPI game, "Sniper Patrol," combining and expanding the older Sniper and Patrol games.

	Winter, with Jim Ward, David Cook, and Mike Breault, co-wrote the adventure scenario that was adapted into the game "Pool of Radiance." Beginning in 1981 he worked on many products for the "Dungeons & Dragons" game as a designer, editor, coordinator, and creative director. Some of his works as a game designer include "Ruins of Adventure," "The Complete Psionics Handbook," the 3rd edition version of "Monster Manual II," and "Lords of Madness." Winter co-wrote the Dragonlance novel '''Wanderlust''' with Mary Kirchoff.		Winter, with Jim Ward, David Cook, and Mike Breault, co-wrote the adventure scenario that was adapted into the game "Pool of Radiance." Beginning in 1981 he worked on many products for the "Dungeons & Dragons" game as a designer, editor, coordinator, and creative director. Some of his works as a game designer include "Ruins of Adventure," "The Complete Psionics Handbook," the 3rd edition version of "Monster Manual II," and "Lords of Madness." Winter co-wrote the Dragonlance novel '''Wanderlust''' with Mary Kirchoff who he later married.

			Winter later worked as a producer for Wizards of the Coast's D&D and D&D Miniatures websites. He left Wizards of the Coast on December 14, 2011.

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JOHN MOLITOR

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	JOHN MOLITOR. The 1884-1885 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed 1733 White ~~as the address~~.		JOHN MOLITOR. The 1884-1885 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed 1733 White.

	[[Category: Shoe and Boot Manufacturing Company]]		[[Category: Shoe and Boot Manufacturing Company]]

MERCY CARE

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	MERCY CARE. The 1987 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 2255 John F. Kennedy.		MERCY CARE. The 1987 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed 2255 John F. Kennedy.

	[[Category: Clinics]]		[[Category: Clinics]]

GRAHAM BROS.

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	GRAHAM BROS. The 1915 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 558 ~~Seminaryi as the address~~.		GRAHAM BROS. The 1915 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed 558 Seminary.

	[[Category: Meat Market]]		[[Category: Meat Market]]

BEAVER ROOFING COMPANY

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	BEAVER ROOFING COMPANY. The 1974 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 56 E. 11th St.		BEAVER ROOFING COMPANY. The 1974 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed 56 E. 11th St.

	[[Category: Roofing]]		[[Category: Roofing]]

BUTTON INDUSTRY

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	Dubuque had the advantage of being close to the clam beds. In May, 1898 the ''Dubuque Herald'' reported "car loads of our mussel shells are being taken away." The article noted that the shells were destined for Muscatine, Iowa and a large pearl button factory. The article continued--		Dubuque had the advantage of being close to the clam beds. In May, 1898 the ''Dubuque Herald'' reported "car loads of our mussel shells are being taken away." The article noted that the shells were destined for Muscatine, Iowa and a large pearl button factory. The article continued--

	This new industry certainly opens a line of		This new industry certainly opens a line of
	employment which operates in an entirely new		employment which operates in an entirely new
	field, and takes away many bushels of shells		field, and takes away many bushels of shells
	which had always been considered worthless..		which had always been considered worthless..
	it is said in new territory men can make very		it is said in new territory men can make very
	good wages at gathering them. (10)		good wages at gathering them. (10)

	The city also had a large source of labor and connections to cities of the eastern United States by [[RAILROADS]]. In March 1889, the Standard Pearl Button Company moved its machinery to Dubuque from Charles City. John Boepple visited Dubuque in 1898 and suggested his interest in moving his entire operation north from Muscatine if his moving expenses were reimbursed. This, however, was never done.		The city also had a large source of labor and connections to cities of the eastern United States by [[RAILROADS]]. In March 1889, the Standard Pearl Button Company moved its machinery to Dubuque from Charles City. John Boepple visited Dubuque in 1898 and suggested his interest in moving his entire operation north from Muscatine if his moving expenses were reimbursed. This, however, was never done.

HARVEY CHALMERS AND SONS

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	[[Image:thimble.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Advertising thimble of the company]]HARVEY CHALMERS AND SONS. The company, established in 1868~~, was headquartered~~ in Amsterdam, New York~~. It~~ spread throughout the Midwest using other names and located in Dubuque in 1901 as the [[IROQUOIS PEARL BUTTON COMPANY]]. From Dubuque, it leased a pearl-button cutting plant in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin in 1905 and increased its capacity to the point that it had one hundred employees. (1) The company in 1911 became the first button maker to advertise in women’s magazines and newspapers. The company became the biggest manufacturer of pearl buttons in the world with sales offices in New York and London. (2)		[[Image:thimble.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Advertising thimble of the company]]HARVEY CHALMERS AND SONS. The company, a major part of the [[BUTTON INDUSTRY]] in the United States was established in 1868. Headquartered in Amsterdam, New York, it spread throughout the Midwest using other names and located in Dubuque in 1901 as the [[IROQUOIS PEARL BUTTON COMPANY]].

			From Dubuque, it leased a pearl-button cutting plant in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin in 1905 and increased its capacity to the point that it had one hundred employees. (1) The company in 1911 became the first button maker to advertise in women’s magazines and newspapers. The company became the biggest manufacturer of pearl buttons in the world with sales offices in New York and London. (2)

	In 1912 company officials announced their intention to move the business to a better location near the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]] and railroad. To keep the business in town, the people of Prairie du Chien constructed a new building near the river and the Milwaukee Railroad tracks. The company leased the building and operated the factory until 1933. (3)		In 1912 company officials announced their intention to move the business to a better location near the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]] and railroad. To keep the business in town, the people of Prairie du Chien constructed a new building near the river and the Milwaukee Railroad tracks. The company leased the building and operated the factory until 1933. (3)
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	[[Image:thimble.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Advertising thimble of the company]]HARVEY CHALMERS AND SONS. The company established ~~itself~~ in Dubuque in 1901 as the [[IROQUOIS PEARL BUTTON COMPANY]]. From Dubuque, it leased a pearl-button cutting plant in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin in 1905 and increased its capacity to the point that it had one hundred employees. (1) The company in 1911 became the first button maker to advertise in women’s magazines and newspapers. The company became the biggest manufacturer of pearl buttons in the world with sales offices in New York and London. (2)		[[Image:thimble.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Advertising thimble of the company]]HARVEY CHALMERS AND SONS. The company, established in 1868, was headquartered in Amsterdam, New York. It spread throughout the Midwest using other names and located in Dubuque in 1901 as the [[IROQUOIS PEARL BUTTON COMPANY]]. From Dubuque, it leased a pearl-button cutting plant in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin in 1905 and increased its capacity to the point that it had one hundred employees. (1) The company in 1911 became the first button maker to advertise in women’s magazines and newspapers. The company became the biggest manufacturer of pearl buttons in the world with sales offices in New York and London. (2)

	In 1912 company officials announced their intention to move the business to a better location near the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]] and railroad. To keep the business in town, the people of Prairie du Chien constructed a new building near the river and the Milwaukee Railroad tracks. The company leased the building and operated the factory until 1933. (3)		In 1912 company officials announced their intention to move the business to a better location near the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]] and railroad. To keep the business in town, the people of Prairie du Chien constructed a new building near the river and the Milwaukee Railroad tracks. The company leased the building and operated the factory until 1933. (3)

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			[[Image:chalmers and sons ad.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Advertisement from 1924]]

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	In 1912 company officials announced their intention to move the business to a better location near the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]] and railroad. To keep the business in town, the people of Prairie du Chien constructed a new building near the river and the Milwaukee Railroad tracks. The company leased the building and operated the factory until 1933. (3)		In 1912 company officials announced their intention to move the business to a better location near the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]] and railroad. To keep the business in town, the people of Prairie du Chien constructed a new building near the river and the Milwaukee Railroad tracks. The company leased the building and operated the factory until 1933. (3)

			[[Image:chalmers and sons.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|1926 Harvey Chalmers & Son Amsterdam NY Freshwater Pearl Buttons Print Ad]]

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UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE

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	Plans will need to be approved by the Federal Aviation Administration and Dubuque Regional Airport Commission, after which construction would start, with an expected completion date of December 2026. (71)		Plans will need to be approved by the Federal Aviation Administration and Dubuque Regional Airport Commission, after which construction would start, with an expected completion date of December 2026. (71)

			The University of Dubuque received approval from the Higher Learning Commission to launch a four-year engineering program starting in fall 2027. The university first announced plans for the program in October 2025. Officials said the program was developed to recognize and retain talent in Dubuque and across Iowa while responding to the region's workforce needs.

			The program was to combine a foundation in mathematics, science and core engineering principles with hands-on laboratory experiences and team projects. It was expected to begin with concentrations in mechanical and electrical engineering.

			UD's Engineering for All approach was intended to allow students to engage across disciplines in collaborative problem solving. Officials said the model would strengthen technical expertise while developing communication, teamwork and adaptability skills.

			University officials aimed to build a stronger pipeline connecting local and state high schools with regional industry needs. Officials said this ensured that talent emerging in Iowa classrooms can translate into meaningful opportunities for students and economic vitality in the region.

			The new Chlapaty Center for Innovation would include an engineering laboratory. The five-story building was designed for students from all academic programs to generate ideas, build prototypes and work together in peer learning communities. The space was on track to open in the fall 2027. (72)





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	71. Stzrlaka, Konrad, "University of Dubuque Expanding Aviation Center," Telegraph Herald, November 24, 2024, Online:https://www.telegraphherald.com/news/tri-state/article_3f14c60a-a91e-11ef-a156-e3ee9c20fd65.html		71. Stzrlaka, Konrad, "University of Dubuque Expanding Aviation Center," Telegraph Herald, November 24, 2024, Online:https://www.telegraphherald.com/news/tri-state/article_3f14c60a-a91e-11ef-a156-e3ee9c20fd65.html

			72. Bunge, Mike, "University of Dubuque Approved to Train Next Wave of Iowa Engineers," KWWL.com Online: June 29, 2026

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	Recent interest from developers has brought data center regulations to the forefront. A Florida-based real estate firm previously inquired about connecting a potential site near the [[DUBUQUE REGIONAL AIRPORT]] to city water and sewer systems. That potential project could require up to 3 million gallons of water to start operations and 250,000 gallons annually to maintain them. (12)		Recent interest from developers has brought data center regulations to the forefront. A Florida-based real estate firm previously inquired about connecting a potential site near the [[DUBUQUE REGIONAL AIRPORT]] to city water and sewer systems. That potential project could require up to 3 million gallons of water to start operations and 250,000 gallons annually to maintain them. (12)

			City of Dubuque officials plan to develop their own ordinance regulating data center development after county supervisors placed a one-year moratorium on such projects. City Manager Mike Van Milligen stated he would work with the city attorney’s office and city staff to develop a data center ordinance so it will be clear how a data center project might move forward,
			Dubuque Mayor Brad Cavanagh said, “We obviously need some sort of ordinance surrounding data centers at this point.”

			Recently, individuals looking at building a data center in Dubuque County reached out to the city about connecting to its water and sanitary sewer systems, according to Van Milligen. That kind of request is “very normal” for the city, Cavanagh said. While a potential data center would require a county zoning change, Van Milligen wrote, city staff members are “reviewing the developer’s request.”

			Debate about a data center in Dubuque County took center stage at several county meetings. After a developer approached local landowners about selling farmland near the [[DUBUQUE REGIONAL AIRPORT]], hundreds of community members turned out in opposition.

			County officials said there was no pending formal proposal or application for a data center and have not given details about the developer. The public outcry, however, prompted the county supervisors this week to halt data center development in the county with a one-year moratorium.

			However, that moratorium applies only to unincorporated areas of the county. Dubuque County Supervisor Harley Pothoff said city of Dubuque officials could move forward with developing a data center on city land under their own zoning processes if they were interested in doing so. The moratorium does not govern municipalities such as Dubuque, Cascade, Farley and others, as cities have their own zoning rules.

			Local nonprofit executive Jason Davis, who is running for a seat on the Dubuque County Board of Supervisors, said “it’s clear that there has already been a significant amount of discussion happening on this potential project.” Davis said he heard that “if the county dragged their feet, that the city would be willing to come in and annex that property,” he told the TH.

			Dubuque mayor Cavanagh said Davis’ concerns are “absolutely untrue. Talking about a data center ordinance should not be interpreted by anyone as us looking to fast-track some sort of data center development or anything like that."

			City Manager Van Milligen said the city had not received any annexation applications related to the proposed project. He stated that for annexation to be considered, the property had to be contiguous with the city limits.

			To develop a local ordinance, the mayor said he planned to look at how other cities have regulated data centers. (13)

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	9. "Data Centers," Iowa Economic Development & Finance Authority Online: https://opportunityiowa.gov/business/iowa-advantage/key-industries/finance-insurance/data-centers		9. "Data Centers," Iowa Economic Development & Finance Authority Online: https://opportunityiowa.gov/business/iowa-advantage/key-industries/finance-insurance/data-centers

	10. Burwell, Grace, County Candidates Skeptical of Data Center Estimates," ''Telegraph Herald'', July 17, 2026, p. 1		10. Burwell, Grace, "County Candidates Skeptical of Data Center Estimates," ''Telegraph Herald'', July 17, 2026, p. 1

	11. Bahar, Dany and Greg Wright, "New Evidence on Data Center Employment Effects," Brookings Institute, Online: https://www.brookings.edu/articles/new-evidence-on-data-center-employment-effects/		11. Bahar, Dany and Greg Wright, "New Evidence on Data Center Employment Effects," Brookings Institute, Online: https://www.brookings.edu/articles/new-evidence-on-data-center-employment-effects/

	12. Vetter, Duane, ''Dubuque Residents Show Up in Droves for Data Center Input Session,'' KCRG Online: https://www.kcrg.com/2026/07/22/dubuque-residents-show-up-droves-data-center-input-session/		12. Vetter, Duane, ''Dubuque Residents Show Up in Droves for Data Center Input Session,'' KCRG Online: https://www.kcrg.com/2026/07/22/dubuque-residents-show-up-droves-data-center-input-session/

			13. Burwell, Grace, "'We Obviously Need Some Sort of Ordinance': City of Dubuque Plans to Regulate Data Centers," THonline: May 29, 2026,https://www.telegraphherald.com/news/tri-state/article_48ca3394-3d5e-4f2b-a5b7-dc6c5ef4f40a.html

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	[[Image:~~paulj~~.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|]]DUPONT, Paul J. (Dubuque, IA--August 16, 2026. Born and raised in Dubuque, Paul graduated from [[LORAS COLLEGE]] in 1963 and earned his Master of Science in Biology from SMU. He spent 32 years teaching science at [[WASHINGTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL]] and [[DUBUQUE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL]], later finishing his career at NICC in Peosta. Paul coached girls’ and boys’ tennis at Senior, helped organize the Dubuque Tennis Association, and was active in the Mississippi Valley Tennis Tournament. His lifelong dedication to the sport was honored with his induction into the Athletic Senior Hall of Fame in 2018.		[[Image:dupontj.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|]]DUPONT, Paul J. (Dubuque, IA--August 16, 2026. Born and raised in Dubuque, Paul graduated from [[LORAS COLLEGE]] in 1963 and earned his Master of Science in Biology from SMU. He spent 32 years teaching science at [[WASHINGTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL]] and [[DUBUQUE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL]], later finishing his career at NICC in Peosta. Paul coached girls’ and boys’ tennis at Senior, helped organize the Dubuque Tennis Association, and was active in the Mississippi Valley Tennis Tournament. His lifelong dedication to the sport was honored with his induction into the Athletic Senior Hall of Fame in 2018.

	Paul and his wife, Sara Reuschel Dupont, shared 61 years of marriage and built a loving family: three children—Suzanne (John Teske), Christian (Dawn Huseman), and Julie (Michael Gassmann)—along with eight grandchildren and one great grandchild.		Paul and his wife, Sara Reuschel Dupont, shared 61 years of marriage and built a loving family: three children—Suzanne (John Teske), Christian (Dawn Huseman), and Julie (Michael Gassmann)—along with eight grandchildren and one great grandchild.

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	[[Image:~~Cornelius~~.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|]]DUPONT, Paul J. (Dubuque, IA--August 16, 2026. Born and raised in Dubuque, Paul graduated from [[LORAS COLLEGE]] in 1963 and earned his Master of Science in Biology from SMU. He spent 32 years teaching science at [[WASHINGTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL]] and [[DUBUQUE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL]], later finishing his career at NICC in Peosta. Paul coached girls’ and boys’ tennis at Senior, helped organize the Dubuque Tennis Association, and was active in the Mississippi Valley Tennis Tournament. His lifelong dedication to the sport was honored with his induction into the Athletic Senior Hall of Fame in 2018.		[[Image:paulj.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|]]DUPONT, Paul J. (Dubuque, IA--August 16, 2026. Born and raised in Dubuque, Paul graduated from [[LORAS COLLEGE]] in 1963 and earned his Master of Science in Biology from SMU. He spent 32 years teaching science at [[WASHINGTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL]] and [[DUBUQUE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL]], later finishing his career at NICC in Peosta. Paul coached girls’ and boys’ tennis at Senior, helped organize the Dubuque Tennis Association, and was active in the Mississippi Valley Tennis Tournament. His lifelong dedication to the sport was honored with his induction into the Athletic Senior Hall of Fame in 2018.

	Paul and his wife, Sara Reuschel Dupont, shared 61 years of marriage and built a loving family: three children—Suzanne (John Teske), Christian (Dawn Huseman), and Julie (Michael Gassmann)—along with eight grandchildren and one great grandchild.		Paul and his wife, Sara Reuschel Dupont, shared 61 years of marriage and built a loving family: three children—Suzanne (John Teske), Christian (Dawn Huseman), and Julie (Michael Gassmann)—along with eight grandchildren and one great grandchild.