DICKINSON, Richard E. (Rick) - Revision history

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	[[Image:dickinson250.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]DICKINSON, Richard E. (Rick). (Sabula, IA--- ). The editorial board of the ''Telegraph Herald'' on its Opinion page of January 18, 2026 wrote:		[[Image:dickinson250.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]DICKINSON, Richard E. (Rick). (Sabula, IA--- ). The editorial board of the Telegraph Herald on its Opinion page of January 18, 2026 wrote:

	This month marked the end of an era when a man who has been		This month marked the end of an era when a man who has been
	Dubuque's biggest advocate over the past three decades		Dubuque's biggest advocate over the past three decades
	stepped away from his public role. To borrow a lyric of the		stepped away from his public role. To borrow a lyric of the
	moment, this community has been "changed for the good" by the		moment, this community has been "changed for the good" by the
	leadership of Rick Dickinson. (1)		leadership of Rick Dickinson. (1)

	A graduate of William Penn College with a degree in business and history, Dickinson became the president and chief executive officer of the [[GREATER DUBUQUE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION]] in June 1, 1995. In 2007 his duties were divided with the addition of [[BLOUIN, Michael\|Michael BLOUIN]] who assumed the title of president of the organization. (2) ~~Dickinson, Mayor [[DUGGAN, Terry\|Terry DUGGAN]], and City Manager [[VAN MILLIGEN~~, ~~Michael\|Michael VAN MILLIGEN]] working in close cooperation were credited with being~~ the ~~leaders who brought Dubuque out of economic despair into becoming a shining example of city growth and prosperity. Upon Blouin~~'s ~~return the Dubuque to become the president of GDDC as president. The significance of the was heralded by the TH~~ editorial board ~~which write at the time:~~		A graduate of William Penn College with a degree in business and history, Dickinson became the president and chief executive officer of the [[GREATER DUBUQUE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION]] in June 1, 1995. In 2007 his duties were divided with the addition of [[BLOUIN, Michael\|Michael BLOUIN]] who assumed the title of president of the organization. (2) At that time, the Herald's editorial board wrote,"The team of Mike Blouin and Rick Dickinson might have the feel of a political picket. But for the Dubuque area, the pairing packs the biggest 1-2 punch in Iowa economic development. (3)

	The team of Mike Blouin and Rick Dickinson might have a feel ~~like~~ a political
	~~ticket~~. But for the Dubuque area, the pairing packs the biggest 1-2 punch in
	Iowa economic development. (3)

	Upon Blouin's retirement in 2012, Dickinson resumed the roles of president and CEO. Prior to this appointment, Dickinson worked as a manufacturer sales representative for four months; salesman for Borden Chemical of Columbus, Ohio for five years and marketing manager for Franklin International of Columbus, Ohio for two and one-half years. Dickinson was an adult probation parole officer for five years for the Seventh Judicial District covering Clinton and Jackson County. (4)		Upon Blouin's retirement in 2012, Dickinson resumed the roles of president and CEO. Prior to this appointment, Dickinson worked as a manufacturer sales representative for four months; salesman for Borden Chemical of Columbus, Ohio for five years and marketing manager for Franklin International of Columbus, Ohio for two and one-half years. Dickinson was an adult probation parole officer for five years for the Seventh Judicial District covering Clinton and Jackson County. (4)
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	Dickinson's career included years of public service. He served as a city council member before being elected to the Jackson County Board of Supervisors for six years. He served as the mayor of Sabula, Iowa from 1978 to 1992. Still a councilman in April, 2010, he was re-appointed mayor to fill the vacated position until the general election in November when he had no plans to seek re-election. (5) From 1990 to 1994, Dickinson served in the Iowa Legislature as the representative for the 34th House District. (6) Dickinson has also served as president of the [[DUBUQUE RACING ASSOCIATION]].		Dickinson's career included years of public service. He served as a city council member before being elected to the Jackson County Board of Supervisors for six years. He served as the mayor of Sabula, Iowa from 1978 to 1992. Still a councilman in April, 2010, he was re-appointed mayor to fill the vacated position until the general election in November when he had no plans to seek re-election. (5) From 1990 to 1994, Dickinson served in the Iowa Legislature as the representative for the 34th House District. (6) Dickinson has also served as president of the [[DUBUQUE RACING ASSOCIATION]].

	The first issue was the complex sale of [[FDL FOODS INC.]] to [[FARMLAND FOODS INC.]] (6) All three believed that city government had an important role in creating opportunities for private-sector investment. (7) Public-private partnerships encouraged government and business to work together to solve problems to everyone's benefit. Dubuque Initiatives, a quasi-public group, included as members city employees, city manager, elected officials and leaders of area nonprofits and the private sector.		Dickinson, Mayor [[DUGGAN, Terry\|Terry DUGGAN]], and City Manager [[VAN MILLIGEN, Michael\|Michael VAN MILLIGEN]] working in close cooperation have been credited with being the leaders who brought Dubuque out of economic despair into becoming a shining example of city growth and prosperity. The first issue was the complex sale of [[FDL FOODS INC.]] to [[FARMLAND FOODS INC.]] (7) All three believed that city government had an important role in creating opportunities for private-sector investment. (8) Public-private partnerships encouraged government and business to work together to solve problems to everyone's benefit. Dubuque Initiatives, a quasi-public group, included as members city employees, city manager, elected officials and leaders of area nonprofits and the private sector.

	~~Under Dickinson, GDDC developed six pillars of focus: business retention and expansion, workforce solutions, national marketing, Startup Dubuque, sustainable innovations and Dubuque's True North. (8)~~

	Through projects including the [[ICE HARBOR]] renovation, development of the [[NATIONAL MISSISSIPPI RIVER MUSEUM AND AQUARIUM]], Grand River Center, Lower Main Street, Dubuque Industrial Center West, Historic Millwork District, [[BEE BRANCH]] restoration and the attraction of such industries as [[IBM]] the employment levels of Dubuque County rose from 33,000 in the 1980s to an estimated 55,000 in 2011. (9)

	~~[[INDUSTRIAL PARKS]] have played a major role in~~ Dubuque's growth. In 1995 an outside analyst was hired to examine the Dubuque County Metropolitan Statistical Area. The recommendation was to develop industrial property because without it there was no need for a development group. [[DUBUQUE INDUSTRIAL CENTER]] was the first park developed with the first building constructed in 2001. Construction of the [[DUBUQUE INDUSTRIAL CENTER SOUTH]] and [[DUBUQUE INDUSTRIAL CENTER WEST]] followed. (10)		Under Dickinson, GDDC developed six pillars of focus: business retention and expansion, workforce solutions, national marketing, Startup Dubuque, sustainable innovations and Dubuque's True North. (9)

	~~In 2018 Dickinson and~~ the ~~GDDC reminded the community~~ of the ~~organization's "~~Dubuque ~~True North" initiative to revitalize Dubuque's North End. The project began with collecting data to understand those who lived in~~ the ~~area and their perceptions~~ of the ~~neighborhood. In 2018~~ the organization began the conversion of slums and blight area into affordable single-family homes. (11) In 2019 he announced that GDCC would begin a pilot program that would provide child are at no cost to ~~a limited number of residents participating~~ in ~~a job-training program~~. (12)		Through projects including the [[ICE HARBOR]] renovation, development of the [[NATIONAL MISSISSIPPI RIVER MUSEUM AND AQUARIUM]], Grand River Center, Lower Main Street, Dubuque Industrial Center West, Historic Millwork District, [[BEE BRANCH]] restoration and the attraction of such industries as [[IBM]] the employment levels of Dubuque County rose from 33,000 in the 1980s to an estimated 55,000 in 2011. (10)

	~~Dickinson~~'s ~~commitment~~ to ~~economic diversification and partnership led toward~~ the ~~beginning of 2026 led~~ Dubuque County to ~~be able to announce oa better than $1 billion~~ in ~~construction investment since July 2022~~. (13)		[[INDUSTRIAL PARKS]] have played a major role in Dubuque's growth. In 1995 an outside analyst was hired to examine the Dubuque County Metropolitan Statistical Area. The recommendation was to develop industrial property because without it there was no need for a development group. [[DUBUQUE INDUSTRIAL CENTER]] was the first park developed with the first building constructed in 2001. Construction of the [[DUBUQUE INDUSTRIAL CENTER SOUTH]] and [[DUBUQUE INDUSTRIAL CENTER WEST]] followed. (11)

	Dickinson ~~left his post on January 9, 2026~~. (14)		In 2018 Dickinson and the GDDC reminded the community of the organization's "Dubuque True North" initiative to revitalize Dubuque's North End. The project began with collecting data to understand those who lived in the area and their perceptions of the neighborhood. In 2018 the organization began the conversion of slums and blight area into affordable single-family homes. (12) In 2019 he announced that GDCC would begin a pilot program that would provide child are at no cost to a limited number of residents participating in a job-training program. (13)

	See: [[URBAN REVITALIZATION DISTRICTS]]		See: [[URBAN REVITALIZATION DISTRICTS]]
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	2. Kittle, M. D., "Blouin Gets Nod for Greater Dubuque Post," ''Telegraph Herald,'' January 11, 2007, p. 1		2. Kittle, M. D., "Blouin Gets Nod for Greater Dubuque Post," ''Telegraph Herald,'' January 11, 2007, p. 1

	3. "Dickinson ~~Leaves Legacy..~~."		3. "Dickinson: Education a Priority," ''Telegraph Herald,'' June 1, 1990, p. 3

	4. "Dickinson~~: Education a Priority~~," ''Telegraph Herald,'' ~~June 1~~, ~~1990~~, p. 3		4. "Rick Dickinson Appointed Mayor," ''Telegraph Herald'', April 30, 2010, p. 5

	5. "~~Rick~~ Dickinson ~~Appointed Mayor,~~" ~~''Telegraph Herald'', April 30, 2010, p. 5~~		5. "Dickinson: Education..."

	6. "~~Dickinson: Education..~~."		6. Bergstrom, Kathy, "The Art of the Deal," ''Telegraph Herald'', April 14, 1996, p. 1

	7. ~~Bergstrom~~, ~~Kathy~~, "The ~~Art of the Deal~~," ''Telegraph Herald'', ~~April 14~~, ~~1996~~, p. 1		7. Piper, Andy and Schmidt, Eileen Mozinski, "'The Common Good,'" ''Telegraph Herald'', February 20, 2011, p. 1

	8. ~~Piper, Andy and Schmidt, Eileen Mozinski, "'The Common Good,'" ''Telegraph Herald'', February 20, 2011, p~~. 1		8. Ibid.

	9. Ibid.		9. Ibid.
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	11. Montgomery, Jeff, "'Bold' Move Puts North End in Spotlight," ''Telegraph Herald'', July 20, 2018, p. 1		11. Montgomery, Jeff, "'Bold' Move Puts North End in Spotlight," ''Telegraph Herald'', July 20, 2018, p. 1

	12 Kruse, John, "Council to Weigh $80,000 for Child Care," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 20, 2019, p. 13		12. Kruse, John, "Council to Weigh $80,000 for Child Care," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 20, 2019, p. 13

	13. Editorial Board, "Dickinson Leaves Legacy of Advocacy for Dubuque Area," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 18, 2026, p. 9A		13. Editorial Board, "Dickinson Leaves Legacy of Advocacy for Dubuque Area," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 18, 2026, p. 9A

	~~14. Bethers, Daniel, "Dickinson a 'Catalyst' for Positive Change in 300 Years at GDDC," Telegraph Herald, January 18, 2026, p. 1A~~


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	Dickinson's commitment to economic diversification and partnership led toward the beginning of 2026 led Dubuque County to be able to announce oa better than $1 billion in construction investment since July 2022. (13)		Dickinson's commitment to economic diversification and partnership led toward the beginning of 2026 led Dubuque County to be able to announce oa better than $1 billion in construction investment since July 2022. (13)

			Dickinson left his post on January 9, 2026. (14)

	See: [[URBAN REVITALIZATION DISTRICTS]]		See: [[URBAN REVITALIZATION DISTRICTS]]
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	13. Editorial Board, "Dickinson Leaves Legacy of Advocacy for Dubuque Area," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 18, 2026, p. 9A		13. Editorial Board, "Dickinson Leaves Legacy of Advocacy for Dubuque Area," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 18, 2026, p. 9A

			14. Bethers, Daniel, "Dickinson a 'Catalyst' for Positive Change in 300 Years at GDDC," Telegraph Herald, January 18, 2026, p. 1A


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	A graduate of William Penn College with a degree in business and history, Dickinson became the president and chief executive officer of the [[GREATER DUBUQUE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION]] in June 1, 1995. In 2007 his duties were divided with the addition of [[BLOUIN, Michael\|Michael BLOUIN]] who assumed the title of president of the organization. (2) Dickinson, Mayor [[DUGGAN, Terry\|Terry DUGGAN]], and City Manager [[VAN MILLIGEN, Michael\|Michael VAN MILLIGEN]] working in close cooperation were credited with being the leaders who brought Dubuque out of economic despair into becoming a shining example of city growth and prosperity. Upon Blouin's return the Dubuque to become the president of GDDC as president. The significance of the was heralded by the TH editorial board which write at the time:		A graduate of William Penn College with a degree in business and history, Dickinson became the president and chief executive officer of the [[GREATER DUBUQUE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION]] in June 1, 1995. In 2007 his duties were divided with the addition of [[BLOUIN, Michael\|Michael BLOUIN]] who assumed the title of president of the organization. (2) Dickinson, Mayor [[DUGGAN, Terry\|Terry DUGGAN]], and City Manager [[VAN MILLIGEN, Michael\|Michael VAN MILLIGEN]] working in close cooperation were credited with being the leaders who brought Dubuque out of economic despair into becoming a shining example of city growth and prosperity. Upon Blouin's return the Dubuque to become the president of GDDC as president. The significance of the was heralded by the TH editorial board which write at the time:

	The team of Mike Blouin and Rick Dickinson might have feel like a political		The team of Mike Blouin and Rick Dickinson might have a feel like a political
	ticket. But for the Dubuque area, the pairing packs the biggest 1-2 punch		ticket. But for the Dubuque area, the pairing packs the biggest 1-2 punch in
	in Iowa economic development. (3)		Iowa economic development. (3)

	Upon Blouin's retirement in 2012, Dickinson resumed the roles of president and CEO. Prior to this appointment, Dickinson worked as a manufacturer sales representative for four months; salesman for Borden Chemical of Columbus, Ohio for five years and marketing manager for Franklin International of Columbus, Ohio for two and one-half years. Dickinson was an adult probation parole officer for five years for the Seventh Judicial District covering Clinton and Jackson County. (4)		Upon Blouin's retirement in 2012, Dickinson resumed the roles of president and CEO. Prior to this appointment, Dickinson worked as a manufacturer sales representative for four months; salesman for Borden Chemical of Columbus, Ohio for five years and marketing manager for Franklin International of Columbus, Ohio for two and one-half years. Dickinson was an adult probation parole officer for five years for the Seventh Judicial District covering Clinton and Jackson County. (4)

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	[[Image:dickinson250.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]DICKINSON, Richard E. (Rick). (Sabula, IA--- ). The editorial board of the Telegraph Herald on its Opinion page of January 18, 2026 wrote:		[[Image:dickinson250.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]DICKINSON, Richard E. (Rick). (Sabula, IA--- ). The editorial board of the ''Telegraph Herald'' on its Opinion page of January 18, 2026 wrote:

	This month marked the end of an era when a man who has been		This month marked the end of an era when a man who has been

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	[[Image:dickinson250.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]DICKINSON, Richard E. (Rick). (Sabula, IA--- ). The editorial board of the Telegraph Herald on its Opinion page of January 18, 2026 wrote:		[[Image:dickinson250.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]DICKINSON, Richard E. (Rick). (Sabula, IA--- ). The editorial board of the Telegraph Herald on its Opinion page of January 18, 2026 wrote:

	This month marked the end of an era when a man who has been		This month marked the end of an era when a man who has been
	Dubuque's biggest advocate over the past three decades		Dubuque's biggest advocate over the past three decades
	stepped away from his public role. To borrow a lyric of the		stepped away from his public role. To borrow a lyric of the
	moment, this community has been "changed for the good" by the		moment, this community has been "changed for the good" by the
	leadership of Rick Dickinson. (1)		leadership of Rick Dickinson. (1)

	A graduate of William Penn College with a degree in business and history, Dickinson became the president and chief executive officer of the [[GREATER DUBUQUE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION]] in June 1, 1995. In 2007 his duties were divided with the addition of [[BLOUIN, Michael\|Michael BLOUIN]] who assumed the title of president of the organization. (2)		A graduate of William Penn College with a degree in business and history, Dickinson became the president and chief executive officer of the [[GREATER DUBUQUE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION]] in June 1, 1995. In 2007 his duties were divided with the addition of [[BLOUIN, Michael\|Michael BLOUIN]] who assumed the title of president of the organization. (2) Dickinson, Mayor [[DUGGAN, Terry\|Terry DUGGAN]], and City Manager [[VAN MILLIGEN, Michael\|Michael VAN MILLIGEN]] working in close cooperation were credited with being the leaders who brought Dubuque out of economic despair into becoming a shining example of city growth and prosperity. Upon Blouin's return the Dubuque to become the president of GDDC as president. The significance of the was heralded by the TH editorial board which write at the time:

	~~Upon~~ Blouin~~'s retirement in 2012, Dickinson resumed the roles of president~~ and ~~CEO. Prior to this appointment,~~ Dickinson ~~worked as~~ a ~~manufacturer sales representative~~ for ~~four months; salesman for Borden Chemical of Columbus~~, ~~Ohio for five years and marketing manager for Franklin International of Columbus, Ohio for two and one~~-~~half years. Dickinson was an adult probation parole officer for five years for the Seventh Judicial District covering Clinton and Jackson County~~. (3)		The team of Mike Blouin and Rick Dickinson might have feel like a political
			ticket. But for the Dubuque area, the pairing packs the biggest 1-2 punch
			in Iowa economic development. (3)

	~~Dickinson~~'s ~~career included years~~ of ~~public service~~. ~~He served~~ as a ~~city council member before being elected to the Jackson County Board~~ of ~~Supervisors~~ for ~~six~~ years~~. He served as the mayor~~ of ~~Sabula~~, ~~Iowa from 1978 to 1992. Still a councilman in April, 2010, he was re~~-~~appointed mayor to fill the vacated position until the general election in November when he had no plans to seek re-election~~. ~~(4) From 1990 to 1994,~~ Dickinson ~~served in the Iowa Legislature as the representative~~ for the ~~34th House~~ District. (5) ~~Dickinson has also served as president of the [[DUBUQUE RACING ASSOCIATION]].~~		Upon Blouin's retirement in 2012, Dickinson resumed the roles of president and CEO. Prior to this appointment, Dickinson worked as a manufacturer sales representative for four months; salesman for Borden Chemical of Columbus, Ohio for five years and marketing manager for Franklin International of Columbus, Ohio for two and one-half years. Dickinson was an adult probation parole officer for five years for the Seventh Judicial District covering Clinton and Jackson County. (4)

	Dickinson, ~~Mayor [[DUGGAN~~, ~~Terry\|Terry DUGGAN]]~~, ~~and City Manager~~ [[~~VAN MILLIGEN, Michael\|Michael VAN MILLIGEN~~]] ~~working in close cooperation have been credited with being the leaders who brought Dubuque out of economic despair into becoming a shining example of city growth and prosperity~~. The first issue was the complex sale of [[FDL FOODS INC.]] to [[FARMLAND FOODS INC.]] (6) All three believed that city government had an important role in creating opportunities for private-sector investment. (7) Public-private partnerships encouraged government and business to work together to solve problems to everyone's benefit. Dubuque Initiatives, a quasi-public group, included as members city employees, city manager, elected officials and leaders of area nonprofits and the private sector.		Dickinson's career included years of public service. He served as a city council member before being elected to the Jackson County Board of Supervisors for six years. He served as the mayor of Sabula, Iowa from 1978 to 1992. Still a councilman in April, 2010, he was re-appointed mayor to fill the vacated position until the general election in November when he had no plans to seek re-election. (5) From 1990 to 1994, Dickinson served in the Iowa Legislature as the representative for the 34th House District. (6) Dickinson has also served as president of the [[DUBUQUE RACING ASSOCIATION]].

			The first issue was the complex sale of [[FDL FOODS INC.]] to [[FARMLAND FOODS INC.]] (6) All three believed that city government had an important role in creating opportunities for private-sector investment. (7) Public-private partnerships encouraged government and business to work together to solve problems to everyone's benefit. Dubuque Initiatives, a quasi-public group, included as members city employees, city manager, elected officials and leaders of area nonprofits and the private sector.

	Under Dickinson, GDDC developed six pillars of focus: business retention and expansion, workforce solutions, national marketing, Startup Dubuque, sustainable innovations and Dubuque's True North. (8)		Under Dickinson, GDDC developed six pillars of focus: business retention and expansion, workforce solutions, national marketing, Startup Dubuque, sustainable innovations and Dubuque's True North. (8)
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	In 2018 Dickinson and the GDDC reminded the community of the organization's "Dubuque True North" initiative to revitalize Dubuque's North End. The project began with collecting data to understand those who lived in the area and their perceptions of the neighborhood. In 2018 the organization began the conversion of slums and blight area into affordable single-family homes. (11) In 2019 he announced that GDCC would begin a pilot program that would provide child are at no cost to a limited number of residents participating in a job-training program. (12)		In 2018 Dickinson and the GDDC reminded the community of the organization's "Dubuque True North" initiative to revitalize Dubuque's North End. The project began with collecting data to understand those who lived in the area and their perceptions of the neighborhood. In 2018 the organization began the conversion of slums and blight area into affordable single-family homes. (11) In 2019 he announced that GDCC would begin a pilot program that would provide child are at no cost to a limited number of residents participating in a job-training program. (12)

			Dickinson's commitment to economic diversification and partnership led toward the beginning of 2026 led Dubuque County to be able to announce oa better than $1 billion in construction investment since July 2022. (13)

	See: [[URBAN REVITALIZATION DISTRICTS]]		See: [[URBAN REVITALIZATION DISTRICTS]]
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	2. Kittle, M. D., "Blouin Gets Nod for Greater Dubuque Post," ''Telegraph Herald,'' January 11, 2007, p. 1		2. Kittle, M. D., "Blouin Gets Nod for Greater Dubuque Post," ''Telegraph Herald,'' January 11, 2007, p. 1

	3. "Dickinson~~: Education a Priority,~~" ~~''Telegraph Herald,'' June 1, 1990, p. 3~~		3. "Dickinson Leaves Legacy..."

	4. "~~Rick~~ Dickinson ~~Appointed Mayor~~," ''Telegraph Herald'', ~~April 30, 2010~~, p. 5		4. "Dickinson: Education a Priority," ''Telegraph Herald,'' June 1, 1990, p. 3

	5. "Dickinson~~: Education..~~."		5. "Rick Dickinson Appointed Mayor," ''Telegraph Herald'', April 30, 2010, p. 5

	6. ~~Bergstrom, Kathy,~~ "~~The Art of the Deal,~~" ~~''Telegraph Herald'', April 14, 1996, p. 1~~		6. "Dickinson: Education..."

	7. ~~Piper~~, ~~Andy and Schmidt, Eileen Mozinski~~, "'The ~~Common Good~~,'" ''Telegraph Herald'', ~~February 20~~, ~~2011~~, p. 1		7. Bergstrom, Kathy, "The Art of the Deal," ''Telegraph Herald'', April 14, 1996, p. 1

	8. ~~Ibid~~.		8. Piper, Andy and Schmidt, Eileen Mozinski, "'The Common Good,'" ''Telegraph Herald'', February 20, 2011, p. 1

	9. Ibid.		9. Ibid.
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	11. Montgomery, Jeff, "'Bold' Move Puts North End in Spotlight," ''Telegraph Herald'', July 20, 2018, p. 1		11. Montgomery, Jeff, "'Bold' Move Puts North End in Spotlight," ''Telegraph Herald'', July 20, 2018, p. 1

	12. Kruse, John, "Council to Weigh $80,000 for Child Care," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 20, 2019, p. 13		12 Kruse, John, "Council to Weigh $80,000 for Child Care," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 20, 2019, p. 13

	13. Editorial Board, "Dickinson Leaves Legacy of Advocacy for Dubuque Area," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 18, 2026, p. 9A		13. Editorial Board, "Dickinson Leaves Legacy of Advocacy for Dubuque Area," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 18, 2026, p. 9A

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	[[Image:dickinson250.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]DICKINSON, Richard E. (Rick). (Sabula, IA--- ). ~~A graduate~~ of ~~William Penn College with a degree in business and history, Dickinson became~~ the ~~president and chief executive officer~~ of ~~the [[GREATER DUBUQUE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION]] in June 1~~, ~~1995. In 2007 his duties were divided with the addition of [[BLOUIN, Michael\|Michael BLOUIN]] who assumed the title of president of the organization. (1)~~		[[Image:dickinson250.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]DICKINSON, Richard E. (Rick). (Sabula, IA--- ). The editorial board of the Telegraph Herald on its Opinion page of January 18, 2026 wrote:

	~~Upon Blouin~~'s ~~retirement in 2012, Dickinson resumed~~ the ~~roles of president and CEO~~. ~~Prior to this appointment, Dickinson worked as~~ a ~~manufacturer sales representative for four months; salesman for Borden Chemical~~ of ~~Columbus~~, ~~Ohio~~ for ~~five years and marketing manager for Franklin International~~ of ~~Columbus, Ohio for two and one-half years.~~ Dickinson ~~was an adult probation parole officer for five years for the Seventh Judicial District covering Clinton and Jackson County~~. (2)		This month marked the end of an era when a man who has been
			Dubuque's biggest advocate over the past three decades
			stepped away from his public role. To borrow a lyric of the
			moment, this community has been "changed for the good" by the
			leadership of Rick Dickinson. (1)

	~~Dickinson's career included years~~ of ~~public service. He served as~~ a ~~city council member before being elected to~~ the ~~Jackson County Board~~ of ~~Supervisors for six years. He served as~~ the ~~mayor of Sabula~~, ~~Iowa from 1978 to 1992~~. ~~Still a councilman in April, 2010, he was re-appointed mayor to fill~~ the ~~vacated position until the general election in November when he had no plans to seek re-election. (3) From 1990 to 1994~~, ~~Dickinson served in~~ the ~~Iowa Legislature as the representative for~~ the ~~34th House District~~. (4) ~~Dickinson has also served as president of the [[DUBUQUE RACING ASSOCIATION]].~~		A graduate of William Penn College with a degree in business and history, Dickinson became the president and chief executive officer of the [[GREATER DUBUQUE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION]] in June 1, 1995. In 2007 his duties were divided with the addition of [[BLOUIN, Michael\|Michael BLOUIN]] who assumed the title of president of the organization. (2)

	Dickinson~~, Mayor [[DUGGAN, Terry\|Terry DUGGAN]], and City Manager [[VAN MILLIGEN, Michael\|Michael VAN MILLIGEN]] working in close cooperation have been credited with being~~ the ~~leaders who brought Dubuque out of economic despair into becoming a shining example~~ of ~~city growth~~ and ~~prosperity. The first issue was the complex sale of [[FDL FOODS INC~~.]] to [[FARMLAND FOODS INC.]] (5) All three believed that city government had an important role in creating opportunities for private-sector investment. (6) Public-private partnerships encouraged government and business to work together to solve problems to everyone's benefit. Dubuque Initiatives, a ~~quasi-public group~~, ~~included as members city employees, city~~ manager, ~~elected officials~~ and ~~leaders of area nonprofits~~ and ~~the private sector~~.		Upon Blouin's retirement in 2012, Dickinson resumed the roles of president and CEO. Prior to this appointment, Dickinson worked as a manufacturer sales representative for four months; salesman for Borden Chemical of Columbus, Ohio for five years and marketing manager for Franklin International of Columbus, Ohio for two and one-half years. Dickinson was an adult probation parole officer for five years for the Seventh Judicial District covering Clinton and Jackson County. (3)

	~~Under~~ Dickinson~~, GDDC developed~~ six ~~pillars~~ of ~~focus: business retention and expansion~~, ~~workforce solutions~~, ~~national marketing~~, ~~Startup Dubuque~~, ~~sustainable innovations and Dubuque's True North~~. (7)		Dickinson's career included years of public service. He served as a city council member before being elected to the Jackson County Board of Supervisors for six years. He served as the mayor of Sabula, Iowa from 1978 to 1992. Still a councilman in April, 2010, he was re-appointed mayor to fill the vacated position until the general election in November when he had no plans to seek re-election. (4) From 1990 to 1994, Dickinson served in the Iowa Legislature as the representative for the 34th House District. (5) Dickinson has also served as president of the [[DUBUQUE RACING ASSOCIATION]].

	~~Through projects including the~~ [[~~ICE HARBOR~~]] ~~renovation~~, ~~development of the~~ [[~~NATIONAL MISSISSIPPI RIVER MUSEUM AND AQUARIUM~~]]~~, Grand River Center, Lower Main Street,~~ Dubuque ~~Industrial Center West, Historic Millwork District,~~ [[~~BEE BRANCH~~]] ~~restoration and the attraction of such industries as~~ [[~~IBM~~]] ~~the employment levels of Dubuque County rose from 33,000 in the 1980s to~~ an ~~estimated 55,000~~ in ~~2011~~. (8)		Dickinson, Mayor [[DUGGAN, Terry\|Terry DUGGAN]], and City Manager [[VAN MILLIGEN, Michael\|Michael VAN MILLIGEN]] working in close cooperation have been credited with being the leaders who brought Dubuque out of economic despair into becoming a shining example of city growth and prosperity. The first issue was the complex sale of [[FDL FOODS INC.]] to [[FARMLAND FOODS INC.]] (6) All three believed that city government had an important role in creating opportunities for private-sector investment. (7) Public-private partnerships encouraged government and business to work together to solve problems to everyone's benefit. Dubuque Initiatives, a quasi-public group, included as members city employees, city manager, elected officials and leaders of area nonprofits and the private sector.

	~~[[INDUSTRIAL PARKS]] have played a major role in~~ Dubuque's growth. In 1995 an outside analyst was hired to examine the Dubuque County Metropolitan Statistical Area. The recommendation was to develop industrial property because without it there was no need for a development group. [[DUBUQUE INDUSTRIAL CENTER]] was the first park developed with the first building constructed in 2001. Construction of the [[DUBUQUE INDUSTRIAL CENTER SOUTH]] and [[DUBUQUE INDUSTRIAL CENTER WEST]] followed. (9)		Under Dickinson, GDDC developed six pillars of focus: business retention and expansion, workforce solutions, national marketing, Startup Dubuque, sustainable innovations and Dubuque's True North. (8)

	In 2018 Dickinson and the GDDC reminded the community of the organization's "Dubuque True North" initiative to revitalize Dubuque's North End. The project began with collecting data to understand those who lived in the area and their perceptions of the neighborhood. In 2018 the organization began the conversion of slums and blight area into affordable single-family homes. (10) In 2019 he announced that GDCC would begin a pilot program that would provide child are at no cost to a limited number of residents participating in a job-training program. (11)		Through projects including the [[ICE HARBOR]] renovation, development of the [[NATIONAL MISSISSIPPI RIVER MUSEUM AND AQUARIUM]], Grand River Center, Lower Main Street, Dubuque Industrial Center West, Historic Millwork District, [[BEE BRANCH]] restoration and the attraction of such industries as [[IBM]] the employment levels of Dubuque County rose from 33,000 in the 1980s to an estimated 55,000 in 2011. (9)

			[[INDUSTRIAL PARKS]] have played a major role in Dubuque's growth. In 1995 an outside analyst was hired to examine the Dubuque County Metropolitan Statistical Area. The recommendation was to develop industrial property because without it there was no need for a development group. [[DUBUQUE INDUSTRIAL CENTER]] was the first park developed with the first building constructed in 2001. Construction of the [[DUBUQUE INDUSTRIAL CENTER SOUTH]] and [[DUBUQUE INDUSTRIAL CENTER WEST]] followed. (10)

			In 2018 Dickinson and the GDDC reminded the community of the organization's "Dubuque True North" initiative to revitalize Dubuque's North End. The project began with collecting data to understand those who lived in the area and their perceptions of the neighborhood. In 2018 the organization began the conversion of slums and blight area into affordable single-family homes. (11) In 2019 he announced that GDCC would begin a pilot program that would provide child are at no cost to a limited number of residents participating in a job-training program. (12)

	See: [[URBAN REVITALIZATION DISTRICTS]]		See: [[URBAN REVITALIZATION DISTRICTS]]
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	1. ~~Kittle, M. D.,~~ "~~Blouin Gets Nod~~ for ~~Greater~~ Dubuque ~~Post~~," ''Telegraph Herald,'' January 11, ~~2007~~, p. 1		1. "Dickinson Leaves Legacy of Advocacy for Dubuque Area," ''Telegraph Herald'' (Opinion Page), January 218, 2026, p. 9A

	2. "~~Dickinson: Education a Priority~~," ''Telegraph Herald,'' ~~June 1~~, ~~1990~~, p. 3		2. Kittle, M. D., "Blouin Gets Nod for Greater Dubuque Post," ''Telegraph Herald,'' January 11, 2007, p. 1

	3. "~~Rick~~ Dickinson ~~Appointed Mayor~~," ''Telegraph Herald'', ~~April 30, 2010~~, p. 5		3. "Dickinson: Education a Priority," ''Telegraph Herald,'' June 1, 1990, p. 3

	4. "Dickinson~~: Education..~~."		4. "Rick Dickinson Appointed Mayor," ''Telegraph Herald'', April 30, 2010, p. 5

	5. ~~Bergstrom, Kathy,~~ "~~The Art of the Deal,~~" ~~''Telegraph Herald'', April 14, 1996, p. 1~~		5. "Dickinson: Education..."

	6. ~~Piper~~, ~~Andy and Schmidt, Eileen Mozinski~~, "'The ~~Common Good~~,'" ''Telegraph Herald'', ~~February 20~~, ~~2011~~, p. 1		6. Bergstrom, Kathy, "The Art of the Deal," ''Telegraph Herald'', April 14, 1996, p. 1

	7. ~~Ibid~~.		7. Piper, Andy and Schmidt, Eileen Mozinski, "'The Common Good,'" ''Telegraph Herald'', February 20, 2011, p. 1

	8. Ibid.		8. Ibid.

	9. "The Development of Dubuque's Industrial Parks," bizTimes,biz, July 2017, p. 8		9. Ibid.

			10. "The Development of Dubuque's Industrial Parks," bizTimes,biz, July 2017, p. 8

			11. Montgomery, Jeff, "'Bold' Move Puts North End in Spotlight," ''Telegraph Herald'', July 20, 2018, p. 1

	10. ~~Montgomery~~, ~~Jeff~~, "~~'Bold' Move Puts North End in Spotlight~~," ''Telegraph Herald'', ~~July~~ 20, ~~2018~~, p. 1		12. Kruse, John, "Council to Weigh $80,000 for Child Care," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 20, 2019, p. 13

	11. ~~Kruse, John~~, "~~Council to Weigh $80,000~~ for ~~Child Care~~," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 20, ~~2019~~, p. 13		13. Editorial Board, "Dickinson Leaves Legacy of Advocacy for Dubuque Area," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 18, 2026, p. 9A


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	[[INDUSTRIAL PARKS]] have played a major role in Dubuque's growth. In 1995 an outside analyst was hired to examine the Dubuque County Metropolitan Statistical Area. The recommendation was to develop industrial property because without it there was no need for a development group. [[DUBUQUE INDUSTRIAL CENTER]] was the first park developed with the first building constructed in 2001. Construction of the [[DUBUQUE INDUSTRIAL CENTER SOUTH]] and [[DUBUQUE INDUSTRIAL CENTER WEST]] followed. (9)		[[INDUSTRIAL PARKS]] have played a major role in Dubuque's growth. In 1995 an outside analyst was hired to examine the Dubuque County Metropolitan Statistical Area. The recommendation was to develop industrial property because without it there was no need for a development group. [[DUBUQUE INDUSTRIAL CENTER]] was the first park developed with the first building constructed in 2001. Construction of the [[DUBUQUE INDUSTRIAL CENTER SOUTH]] and [[DUBUQUE INDUSTRIAL CENTER WEST]] followed. (9)

	In 2018 Dickinson and the GDDC reminded the community of the organization's "Dubuque True North" initiative to revitalize Dubuque's North End. The project began with collecting data to understand those who lived in the area and their perceptions of the neighborhood. In 2018 the organization began the conversion of slums and blight area into affordable single-family homes. (10) In 2019 he announced that GDCC would begin a pilot program that ~~wold~~ provide child are at no cost to a limited number of residents participating in a job-training program. (11)		In 2018 Dickinson and the GDDC reminded the community of the organization's "Dubuque True North" initiative to revitalize Dubuque's North End. The project began with collecting data to understand those who lived in the area and their perceptions of the neighborhood. In 2018 the organization began the conversion of slums and blight area into affordable single-family homes. (10) In 2019 he announced that GDCC would begin a pilot program that would provide child are at no cost to a limited number of residents participating in a job-training program. (11)

	See: [[URBAN REVITALIZATION DISTRICTS]]		See: [[URBAN REVITALIZATION DISTRICTS]]

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	In 2018 Dickinson and the GDDC reminded the community of the organization's "Dubuque True North" initiative to revitalize Dubuque's North End. The project began with collecting data to understand those who lived in the area and their perceptions of the neighborhood. In 2018 the organization began the conversion of slums and blight area into affordable single-family homes. (10) In 2019 he announced that GDCC would begin a pilot program that wold provide child are at no cost to a limited number of residents participating in a job-training program. (11)		In 2018 Dickinson and the GDDC reminded the community of the organization's "Dubuque True North" initiative to revitalize Dubuque's North End. The project began with collecting data to understand those who lived in the area and their perceptions of the neighborhood. In 2018 the organization began the conversion of slums and blight area into affordable single-family homes. (10) In 2019 he announced that GDCC would begin a pilot program that wold provide child are at no cost to a limited number of residents participating in a job-training program. (11)

			See: [[URBAN REVITALIZATION DISTRICTS]]

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	[[Image:dickinson250.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]DICKINSON, Richard E. (Rick). (Sabula, IA--- ). A graduate of William Penn College with a degree in business and history, Dickinson became the president and chief executive officer of the [[GREATER DUBUQUE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION]] in June 1, 1995. In 2007 his duties were divided with the addition of [[BLOUIN, Michael\|Michael BLOUIN]] who assumed the title of president of the organization. (1) Upon Blouin's retirement in 2012, Dickinson resumed the roles of president and CEO. Prior to this appointment, Dickinson worked as a manufacturer sales representative for four months; salesman for Borden Chemical of Columbus, Ohio for five years and marketing manager for Franklin International of Columbus, Ohio for two and one-half years. Dickinson was an adult probation parole officer for five years for the Seventh Judicial District covering Clinton and Jackson County. (2)		[[Image:dickinson250.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]DICKINSON, Richard E. (Rick). (Sabula, IA--- ). A graduate of William Penn College with a degree in business and history, Dickinson became the president and chief executive officer of the [[GREATER DUBUQUE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION]] in June 1, 1995. In 2007 his duties were divided with the addition of [[BLOUIN, Michael\|Michael BLOUIN]] who assumed the title of president of the organization. (1)

	Dickinson's career included years of public service. He served as a city council member before being elected to the Jackson County Board of Supervisors for six years. He served as the mayor of Sabula, Iowa from 1978 to 1992. Still a councilman in April, 2010, he was appointed mayor ~~again~~ to fill the vacated position until the general election in November when he had no plans to seek re-election. (3) From 1990 to 1994, Dickinson served in the Iowa Legislature as the representative for the 34th House District. (4) Dickinson has also served as president of the [[DUBUQUE RACING ASSOCIATION]].		Upon Blouin's retirement in 2012, Dickinson resumed the roles of president and CEO. Prior to this appointment, Dickinson worked as a manufacturer sales representative for four months; salesman for Borden Chemical of Columbus, Ohio for five years and marketing manager for Franklin International of Columbus, Ohio for two and one-half years. Dickinson was an adult probation parole officer for five years for the Seventh Judicial District covering Clinton and Jackson County. (2)

			Dickinson's career included years of public service. He served as a city council member before being elected to the Jackson County Board of Supervisors for six years. He served as the mayor of Sabula, Iowa from 1978 to 1992. Still a councilman in April, 2010, he was re-appointed mayor to fill the vacated position until the general election in November when he had no plans to seek re-election. (3) From 1990 to 1994, Dickinson served in the Iowa Legislature as the representative for the 34th House District. (4) Dickinson has also served as president of the [[DUBUQUE RACING ASSOCIATION]].

	Dickinson, Mayor [[DUGGAN, Terry\|Terry DUGGAN]], and City Manager [[VAN MILLIGEN, Michael\|Michael VAN MILLIGEN]] working in close cooperation have been credited with being the leaders who brought Dubuque out of economic despair into becoming a shining example of city growth and prosperity. The first issue was the complex sale of [[FDL FOODS INC.]] to [[FARMLAND FOODS INC.]] (5) All three believed that city government had an important role in creating opportunities for private-sector investment. (6) Public-private partnerships encouraged government and business to work together to solve problems to everyone's benefit. Dubuque Initiatives, a quasi-public group, included as members city employees, city manager, elected officials and leaders of area nonprofits and the private sector.		Dickinson, Mayor [[DUGGAN, Terry\|Terry DUGGAN]], and City Manager [[VAN MILLIGEN, Michael\|Michael VAN MILLIGEN]] working in close cooperation have been credited with being the leaders who brought Dubuque out of economic despair into becoming a shining example of city growth and prosperity. The first issue was the complex sale of [[FDL FOODS INC.]] to [[FARMLAND FOODS INC.]] (5) All three believed that city government had an important role in creating opportunities for private-sector investment. (6) Public-private partnerships encouraged government and business to work together to solve problems to everyone's benefit. Dubuque Initiatives, a quasi-public group, included as members city employees, city manager, elected officials and leaders of area nonprofits and the private sector.

	Under Dickinson, GDDC developed six pillars of focus: business retention and expansion, ~~workfore~~ solutions, national marketing, Startup Dubuque, sustainable innovations and Dubuque's True North. (7)		Under Dickinson, GDDC developed six pillars of focus: business retention and expansion, workforce solutions, national marketing, Startup Dubuque, sustainable innovations and Dubuque's True North. (7)

	Through projects including the [[ICE HARBOR]] renovation, development of the [[NATIONAL MISSISSIPPI RIVER MUSEUM AND AQUARIUM]], Grand River Center, Lower Main Street, Dubuque Industrial Center West, Historic Millwork District, [[BEE BRANCH]] restoration and the attraction of such industries as [[IBM]] the employment levels of Dubuque County rose from 33,000 in the 1980s to an estimated 55,000 in 2011. (8)		Through projects including the [[ICE HARBOR]] renovation, development of the [[NATIONAL MISSISSIPPI RIVER MUSEUM AND AQUARIUM]], Grand River Center, Lower Main Street, Dubuque Industrial Center West, Historic Millwork District, [[BEE BRANCH]] restoration and the attraction of such industries as [[IBM]] the employment levels of Dubuque County rose from 33,000 in the 1980s to an estimated 55,000 in 2011. (8)

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	Through projects including the [[ICE HARBOR]] renovation, development of the [[NATIONAL MISSISSIPPI RIVER MUSEUM AND AQUARIUM]], Grand River Center, Lower Main Street, Dubuque Industrial Center West, Historic Millwork District, [[BEE BRANCH]] restoration and the attraction of such industries as [[IBM]] the employment levels of Dubuque County rose from 33,000 in the 1980s to an estimated 55,000 in 2011. (8)		Through projects including the [[ICE HARBOR]] renovation, development of the [[NATIONAL MISSISSIPPI RIVER MUSEUM AND AQUARIUM]], Grand River Center, Lower Main Street, Dubuque Industrial Center West, Historic Millwork District, [[BEE BRANCH]] restoration and the attraction of such industries as [[IBM]] the employment levels of Dubuque County rose from 33,000 in the 1980s to an estimated 55,000 in 2011. (8)

	[[INDUSTRIAL PARKS]] have played a major role in Dubuque's growth. In 1995 an outside analyst was hired to examine the Dubuque County Metropolitan Statistical Area. The recommendation was to develop industrial property because without it there was no need for a development group. [[DUBUQUE INDUSTRIAL CENTER]] was the first park developed with the first building constructed in 2001. Construction of the [[DUBUQUE INDUSTRIAL CENTER SOUTH]] followed. (9)		[[INDUSTRIAL PARKS]] have played a major role in Dubuque's growth. In 1995 an outside analyst was hired to examine the Dubuque County Metropolitan Statistical Area. The recommendation was to develop industrial property because without it there was no need for a development group. [[DUBUQUE INDUSTRIAL CENTER]] was the first park developed with the first building constructed in 2001. Construction of the [[DUBUQUE INDUSTRIAL CENTER SOUTH]] and [[DUBUQUE INDUSTRIAL CENTER WEST]] followed. (9)

	In 2018 Dickinson and the GDDC reminded the community of the organization's "Dubuque True North" initiative to revitalize Dubuque's North End. The project began with collecting data to understand those who lived in the area and their perceptions of the neighborhood. In 2018 the organization began the conversion of slums and blight area into affordable single-family homes. (10) In 2019 he announced that GDCC would begin a pilot program that wold provide child are at no cost to a limited number of residents participating in a job-training program. (11)		In 2018 Dickinson and the GDDC reminded the community of the organization's "Dubuque True North" initiative to revitalize Dubuque's North End. The project began with collecting data to understand those who lived in the area and their perceptions of the neighborhood. In 2018 the organization began the conversion of slums and blight area into affordable single-family homes. (10) In 2019 he announced that GDCC would begin a pilot program that wold provide child are at no cost to a limited number of residents participating in a job-training program. (11)