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	Linwood is unique because the city's [[CIVIL WAR]] Soldiers' Monument. In 1884 A 24 foot high, granite monument was subscribed commemorating the soldiers and sailors who had served in the Civil War from this area. On November 5th of that year over 10,000 people assembled for its dedication. The unveiling was done by Miss Fanny Hayden. Rev. James Hill, of the Twenty-first infantry, was chaplain, [[MCDONALD, Andrew Young\|Andrew Young MCDONALD]], a twice wounded Civil War Veteran was the speaker of the day. The monument, topped with the statue of a tired, thoughtful union infantryman, carries the names of the battles in which veterans fought: Antietam, Gettysburg, Atlanta, Vicksburg, Appomattox, and Mobile Bay, Shiloh and Wilson’s Creek. Below that is carried the famous phrase from Theodore O’Hara’s poem: “…on fame’s eternal camping ground their silent tents are spread.” Surrounding it are graves of those who fought in wars including: [[WORLD WAR I]], [[WORLD WAR II]], Civil War, [[SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR]], [[KOREAN CONFLICT]], [[VIETNAM WAR]], and one from the [[BLACK HAWK WAR]]. (37) Another memorial is the elaborate gateway at the entrance to the cemetery. Dedicated on May 30, 1948, the gateway was constructed through the bequest of Mrs. Augusta Clapp in memory of her father, [[EIGHMEY, Charles H.\|Charles H. EIGHMEY]], former president of the [[FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF DUBUQUE]]. (38)		Linwood is unique because the city's [[CIVIL WAR]] Soldiers' Monument. In 1884 A 24 foot high, granite monument was subscribed commemorating the soldiers and sailors who had served in the Civil War from this area. On November 5th of that year over 10,000 people assembled for its dedication. The unveiling was done by Miss Fanny Hayden. Rev. James Hill, of the Twenty-first infantry, was chaplain, [[MCDONALD, Andrew Young\|Andrew Young MCDONALD]], a twice wounded Civil War Veteran was the speaker of the day. The monument, topped with the statue of a tired, thoughtful union infantryman, carries the names of the battles in which veterans fought: Antietam, Gettysburg, Atlanta, Vicksburg, Appomattox, and Mobile Bay, Shiloh and Wilson’s Creek. Below that is carried the famous phrase from Theodore O’Hara’s poem: “…on fame’s eternal camping ground their silent tents are spread.” Surrounding it are graves of those who fought in wars including: [[WORLD WAR I]], [[WORLD WAR II]], Civil War, [[SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR]], [[KOREAN CONFLICT]], [[VIETNAM WAR]], and one from the [[BLACK HAWK WAR]]. (37) Another memorial is the elaborate gateway at the entrance to the cemetery. Dedicated on May 30, 1948, the gateway was constructed through the bequest of Mrs. Augusta Clapp in memory of her father, [[EIGHMEY, Charles H.\|Charles H. EIGHMEY]], former president of the [[FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF DUBUQUE]]. (38)

	In 1931 officials of Linwood and the Mausoleum Corporation located in the ~~[[ROSHEK BUILDING]]~~ announced a mausoleum would be constructed on the cemetery grounds. When finished, the mausoleum would be delivered to the Cemetery Association with an endowment fund for perpetual care, maintenance, and operation. Constructed on reinforced concrete with a stone exterior and marble interior, the building would contain 200 crypts, 23 private rooms. 8 deluxe sections, 8 companion pair. and 30 columbariums. To be called "Linwood Abbey," the building was to contain several art glass windows. (39)		In 1931 officials of Linwood and the Mausoleum Corporation located in the Roshek Building announced a mausoleum would be constructed on the cemetery grounds. When finished, the mausoleum would be delivered to the Cemetery Association with an endowment fund for perpetual care, maintenance, and operation. Constructed on reinforced concrete with a stone exterior and marble interior, the building would contain 200 crypts, 23 private rooms. 8 deluxe sections, 8 companion pair. and 30 columbariums. To be called "Linwood Abbey," the building was to contain several art glass windows. (39)

	The 1970s were a time of increased change for Linwood. As it celebrated its 100th anniversary, Linwood became a member of the National Association of Cemeteries, the governing body of all cemeteries across the United States. It also joined the National Lot Exchange. This allowed people who owned a lot in Linwood to transfer ownership to another cemetery if they moved. Linwood also became a complete service cemetery offering for sale monuments, markers, and benches. In 1976 Linwood revived a formal Memorial Day ceremony--a practice that had been discontinued for unknown reasons forty years ago. (40) Linwood also erected a 100 foot flag pole, donated by the Egelhof-Casper Funeral Home at the entrance to the cemetery.		The 1970s were a time of increased change for Linwood. As it celebrated its 100th anniversary, Linwood became a member of the National Association of Cemeteries, the governing body of all cemeteries across the United States. It also joined the National Lot Exchange. This allowed people who owned a lot in Linwood to transfer ownership to another cemetery if they moved. Linwood also became a complete service cemetery offering for sale monuments, markers, and benches. In 1976 Linwood revived a formal Memorial Day ceremony--a practice that had been discontinued for unknown reasons forty years ago. (40) Linwood also erected a 100 foot flag pole, donated by the Egelhof-Casper Funeral Home at the entrance to the cemetery.

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	In April 1865, the process of re-interring sixty graves from Jackson Square began with most of the work done in 1867. (9) Although technically under the care of the City, Linwood was a scene of disorganization. There were no carriage roads or footpaths; thickets were allowed to grow.		In April 1865, the process of re-interring sixty graves from Jackson Square began with most of the work done in 1867. (9) Although technically under the care of the City, Linwood was a scene of disorganization. There were no carriage roads or footpaths; thickets were allowed to grow.

	The sad state of affairs at the city cemetery led nineteen prominent citizens to establish the ~~Linwood Cemetery Association~~ on August 28, 1875. (10) Shares of stock were sold at $100 each the first year and then on an installment basis of ten dollars per year. (10) According to the articles of incorporation, the investors were to receive 6% on their investment with surplus funds raised from the sale of lots going for maintenance of the property. (11) This group called for a citywide vote in October 1875, to determine whether they should take over the care of the grounds. (12) The City, by a vote of 697 to 308, was removed from the cemetery business. (13)		The sad state of affairs at the city cemetery led nineteen prominent citizens to establish the [[LINWOOD CEMETERY ASSOCIATION]] on August 28, 1875. (10) Shares of stock were sold at $100 each the first year and then on an installment basis of ten dollars per year. (10) According to the articles of incorporation, the investors were to receive 6% on their investment with surplus funds raised from the sale of lots going for maintenance of the property. (11) This group called for a citywide vote in October 1875, to determine whether they should take over the care of the grounds. (12) The City, by a vote of 697 to 308, was removed from the cemetery business. (13)

	In 1875 [[LEVI, Alexander\|Alexander LEVI]] established "The Alexander Levi Cemetery" reserved for Jewish burials on land adjacent to Linwood. (14) The same year the Levi interest in Linwood was transferred to the cemetery association for $3,000. The Levi lands had been purchased in May 1863. The first lot was sold in August 1863 and the last in August 1875. In all, 492 lots were sold realizing $9,000 of which 75% went to James Levi and the balance to the city. (15)		In 1875 [[LEVI, Alexander\|Alexander LEVI]] established "The Alexander Levi Cemetery" reserved for Jewish burials on land adjacent to Linwood. (14) The same year the Levi interest in Linwood was transferred to the cemetery association for $3,000. The Levi lands had been purchased in May 1863. The first lot was sold in August 1863 and the last in August 1875. In all, 492 lots were sold realizing $9,000 of which 75% went to James Levi and the balance to the city. (15)

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	Originally Linwood was known as the Protestant Cemetery. Today, with over sixty thousand persons buried there, the cemetery serves the needs of all faiths.		Originally Linwood was known as the Protestant Cemetery. Today, with over sixty thousand persons buried there, the cemetery serves the needs of all faiths.

	[[~~Imagelinwoodm~~.jpeg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Map of the cemetery. Photo courtesy: Linwood Cemetery]]		[[Image:linwoodm.jpeg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Map of the cemetery. Photo courtesy: Linwood Cemetery]]
	Linwood is unique because the city's [[CIVIL WAR]] Soldiers' Monument. In 1884 A 24 foot high, granite monument was subscribed commemorating the soldiers and sailors who had served in the Civil War from this area. On November 5th of that year over 10,000 people assembled for its dedication. The unveiling was done by Miss Fanny Hayden. Rev. James Hill, of the Twenty-first infantry, was chaplain, [[MCDONALD, Andrew Young\|Andrew Young MCDONALD]], a twice wounded Civil War Veteran was the speaker of the day. The monument, topped with the statue of a tired, thoughtful union infantryman, carries the names of the battles in which veterans fought: Antietam, Gettysburg, Atlanta, Vicksburg, Appomattox, and Mobile Bay, Shiloh and Wilson’s Creek. Below that is carried the famous phrase from Theodore O’Hara’s poem: “…on fame’s eternal camping ground their silent tents are spread.” Surrounding it are graves of those who fought in wars including: [[WORLD WAR I]], [[WORLD WAR II]], Civil War, [[SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR]], [[KOREAN CONFLICT]], [[VIETNAM WAR]], and one from the [[BLACK HAWK WAR]]. (37) Another memorial is the elaborate gateway at the entrance to the cemetery. Dedicated on May 30, 1948, the gateway was constructed through the bequest of Mrs. Augusta Clapp in memory of her father, [[EIGHMEY, Charles H.\|Charles H. EIGHMEY]], former president of the [[FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF DUBUQUE]]. (38)		Linwood is unique because the city's [[CIVIL WAR]] Soldiers' Monument. In 1884 A 24 foot high, granite monument was subscribed commemorating the soldiers and sailors who had served in the Civil War from this area. On November 5th of that year over 10,000 people assembled for its dedication. The unveiling was done by Miss Fanny Hayden. Rev. James Hill, of the Twenty-first infantry, was chaplain, [[MCDONALD, Andrew Young\|Andrew Young MCDONALD]], a twice wounded Civil War Veteran was the speaker of the day. The monument, topped with the statue of a tired, thoughtful union infantryman, carries the names of the battles in which veterans fought: Antietam, Gettysburg, Atlanta, Vicksburg, Appomattox, and Mobile Bay, Shiloh and Wilson’s Creek. Below that is carried the famous phrase from Theodore O’Hara’s poem: “…on fame’s eternal camping ground their silent tents are spread.” Surrounding it are graves of those who fought in wars including: [[WORLD WAR I]], [[WORLD WAR II]], Civil War, [[SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR]], [[KOREAN CONFLICT]], [[VIETNAM WAR]], and one from the [[BLACK HAWK WAR]]. (37) Another memorial is the elaborate gateway at the entrance to the cemetery. Dedicated on May 30, 1948, the gateway was constructed through the bequest of Mrs. Augusta Clapp in memory of her father, [[EIGHMEY, Charles H.\|Charles H. EIGHMEY]], former president of the [[FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF DUBUQUE]]. (38)

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	Originally Linwood was known as the Protestant Cemetery. Today, with over sixty thousand persons buried there, the cemetery serves the needs of all faiths.		Originally Linwood was known as the Protestant Cemetery. Today, with over sixty thousand persons buried there, the cemetery serves the needs of all faiths.

	[[~~Image:LINWOOD~~.jpeg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Map of the cemetery. Photo courtesy: Linwood Cemetery]]		[[Imagelinwoodm.jpeg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Map of the cemetery. Photo courtesy: Linwood Cemetery]]
	Linwood is unique because the city's [[CIVIL WAR]] Soldiers' Monument. In 1884 A 24 foot high, granite monument was subscribed commemorating the soldiers and sailors who had served in the Civil War from this area. On November 5th of that year over 10,000 people assembled for its dedication. The unveiling was done by Miss Fanny Hayden. Rev. James Hill, of the Twenty-first infantry, was chaplain, [[MCDONALD, Andrew Young\|Andrew Young MCDONALD]], a twice wounded Civil War Veteran was the speaker of the day. The monument, topped with the statue of a tired, thoughtful union infantryman, carries the names of the battles in which veterans fought: Antietam, Gettysburg, Atlanta, Vicksburg, Appomattox, and Mobile Bay, Shiloh and Wilson’s Creek. Below that is carried the famous phrase from Theodore O’Hara’s poem: “…on fame’s eternal camping ground their silent tents are spread.” Surrounding it are graves of those who fought in wars including: [[WORLD WAR I]], [[WORLD WAR II]], Civil War, [[SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR]], [[KOREAN CONFLICT]], [[VIETNAM WAR]], and one from the [[BLACK HAWK WAR]]. (37) Another memorial is the elaborate gateway at the entrance to the cemetery. Dedicated on May 30, 1948, the gateway was constructed through the bequest of Mrs. Augusta Clapp in memory of her father, [[EIGHMEY, Charles H.\|Charles H. EIGHMEY]], former president of the [[FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF DUBUQUE]]. (38)		Linwood is unique because the city's [[CIVIL WAR]] Soldiers' Monument. In 1884 A 24 foot high, granite monument was subscribed commemorating the soldiers and sailors who had served in the Civil War from this area. On November 5th of that year over 10,000 people assembled for its dedication. The unveiling was done by Miss Fanny Hayden. Rev. James Hill, of the Twenty-first infantry, was chaplain, [[MCDONALD, Andrew Young\|Andrew Young MCDONALD]], a twice wounded Civil War Veteran was the speaker of the day. The monument, topped with the statue of a tired, thoughtful union infantryman, carries the names of the battles in which veterans fought: Antietam, Gettysburg, Atlanta, Vicksburg, Appomattox, and Mobile Bay, Shiloh and Wilson’s Creek. Below that is carried the famous phrase from Theodore O’Hara’s poem: “…on fame’s eternal camping ground their silent tents are spread.” Surrounding it are graves of those who fought in wars including: [[WORLD WAR I]], [[WORLD WAR II]], Civil War, [[SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR]], [[KOREAN CONFLICT]], [[VIETNAM WAR]], and one from the [[BLACK HAWK WAR]]. (37) Another memorial is the elaborate gateway at the entrance to the cemetery. Dedicated on May 30, 1948, the gateway was constructed through the bequest of Mrs. Augusta Clapp in memory of her father, [[EIGHMEY, Charles H.\|Charles H. EIGHMEY]], former president of the [[FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF DUBUQUE]]. (38)

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	In 2001 the Linwood Cemetery Association began the construction of a [[MAUSOLEUM]]. The building would contain 240 burial vaults and a columbarium with 112 niches for cremains. (42)		In 2001 the Linwood Cemetery Association began the construction of a [[MAUSOLEUM]]. The building would contain 240 burial vaults and a columbarium with 112 niches for cremains. (42)

	[[Image:~~linwoodmap~~.jpeg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|		[[Image:linwoodm.jpeg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Map of the cemetery in 2014. Photo courtesy: Linwood Cemetery]]
	By 2019 there were an estimated 65,000 people buried in Linwood. The largest cemetery in the area with 145 acres, Linwood requires 120 hours per week to mow the entire property. The cemetery, however, was involved in a financial struggle due to changing burial habits with a loss of revenue while maintenance costs continue to rise. From the sale of a cemetery plot, an estimated 20% is put into a perpetual care fund. From 2013 through 2019, however, Linwood experienced an estimated 15% decline in annual revenue leaving less money for maintenance. Much of the decrease was due to the increasing number of people choosing cremation creating a 50% decline in cemetery revenue. (43)		By 2019 there were an estimated 65,000 people buried in Linwood. The largest cemetery in the area with 145 acres, Linwood requires 120 hours per week to mow the entire property. The cemetery, however, was involved in a financial struggle due to changing burial habits with a loss of revenue while maintenance costs continue to rise. From the sale of a cemetery plot, an estimated 20% is put into a perpetual care fund. From 2013 through 2019, however, Linwood experienced an estimated 15% decline in annual revenue leaving less money for maintenance. Much of the decrease was due to the increasing number of people choosing cremation creating a 50% decline in cemetery revenue. (43)

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	Originally Linwood was known as the Protestant Cemetery. Today, with over sixty thousand persons buried there, the cemetery serves the needs of all faiths.		Originally Linwood was known as the Protestant Cemetery. Today, with over sixty thousand persons buried there, the cemetery serves the needs of all faiths.

	[[Image:LINWOOD.~~jpg~~\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Map of the cemetery. Photo courtesy: Linwood Cemetery]]		[[Image:LINWOOD.jpeg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Map of the cemetery. Photo courtesy: Linwood Cemetery]]
	Linwood is unique because the city's [[CIVIL WAR]] Soldiers' Monument. In 1884 A 24 foot high, granite monument was subscribed commemorating the soldiers and sailors who had served in the Civil War from this area. On November 5th of that year over 10,000 people assembled for its dedication. The unveiling was done by Miss Fanny Hayden. Rev. James Hill, of the Twenty-first infantry, was chaplain, [[MCDONALD, Andrew Young\|Andrew Young MCDONALD]], a twice wounded Civil War Veteran was the speaker of the day. The monument, topped with the statue of a tired, thoughtful union infantryman, carries the names of the battles in which veterans fought: Antietam, Gettysburg, Atlanta, Vicksburg, Appomattox, and Mobile Bay, Shiloh and Wilson’s Creek. Below that is carried the famous phrase from Theodore O’Hara’s poem: “…on fame’s eternal camping ground their silent tents are spread.” Surrounding it are graves of those who fought in wars including: [[WORLD WAR I]], [[WORLD WAR II]], Civil War, [[SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR]], [[KOREAN CONFLICT]], [[VIETNAM WAR]], and one from the [[BLACK HAWK WAR]]. (37) Another memorial is the elaborate gateway at the entrance to the cemetery. Dedicated on May 30, 1948, the gateway was constructed through the bequest of Mrs. Augusta Clapp in memory of her father, [[EIGHMEY, Charles H.\|Charles H. EIGHMEY]], former president of the [[FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF DUBUQUE]]. (38)		Linwood is unique because the city's [[CIVIL WAR]] Soldiers' Monument. In 1884 A 24 foot high, granite monument was subscribed commemorating the soldiers and sailors who had served in the Civil War from this area. On November 5th of that year over 10,000 people assembled for its dedication. The unveiling was done by Miss Fanny Hayden. Rev. James Hill, of the Twenty-first infantry, was chaplain, [[MCDONALD, Andrew Young\|Andrew Young MCDONALD]], a twice wounded Civil War Veteran was the speaker of the day. The monument, topped with the statue of a tired, thoughtful union infantryman, carries the names of the battles in which veterans fought: Antietam, Gettysburg, Atlanta, Vicksburg, Appomattox, and Mobile Bay, Shiloh and Wilson’s Creek. Below that is carried the famous phrase from Theodore O’Hara’s poem: “…on fame’s eternal camping ground their silent tents are spread.” Surrounding it are graves of those who fought in wars including: [[WORLD WAR I]], [[WORLD WAR II]], Civil War, [[SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR]], [[KOREAN CONFLICT]], [[VIETNAM WAR]], and one from the [[BLACK HAWK WAR]]. (37) Another memorial is the elaborate gateway at the entrance to the cemetery. Dedicated on May 30, 1948, the gateway was constructed through the bequest of Mrs. Augusta Clapp in memory of her father, [[EIGHMEY, Charles H.\|Charles H. EIGHMEY]], former president of the [[FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF DUBUQUE]]. (38)

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	Originally Linwood was known as the Protestant Cemetery. Today, with over sixty thousand persons buried there, the cemetery serves the needs of all faiths.		Originally Linwood was known as the Protestant Cemetery. Today, with over sixty thousand persons buried there, the cemetery serves the needs of all faiths.

	[[Image:LINWOOD.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]		[[Image:LINWOOD.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Map of the cemetery. Photo courtesy: Linwood Cemetery]]
	Linwood is unique because the city's [[CIVIL WAR]] Soldiers' Monument. In 1884 A 24 foot high, granite monument was subscribed commemorating the soldiers and sailors who had served in the Civil War from this area. On November 5th of that year over 10,000 people assembled for its dedication. The unveiling was done by Miss Fanny Hayden. Rev. James Hill, of the Twenty-first infantry, was chaplain, [[MCDONALD, Andrew Young\|Andrew Young MCDONALD]], a twice wounded Civil War Veteran was the speaker of the day. The monument, topped with the statue of a tired, thoughtful union infantryman, carries the names of the battles in which veterans fought: Antietam, Gettysburg, Atlanta, Vicksburg, Appomattox, and Mobile Bay, Shiloh and Wilson’s Creek. Below that is carried the famous phrase from Theodore O’Hara’s poem: “…on fame’s eternal camping ground their silent tents are spread.” Surrounding it are graves of those who fought in wars including: [[WORLD WAR I]], [[WORLD WAR II]], Civil War, [[SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR]], [[KOREAN CONFLICT]], [[VIETNAM WAR]], and one from the [[BLACK HAWK WAR]]. (37) Another memorial is the elaborate gateway at the entrance to the cemetery. Dedicated on May 30, 1948, the gateway was constructed through the bequest of Mrs. Augusta Clapp in memory of her father, [[EIGHMEY, Charles H.\|Charles H. EIGHMEY]], former president of the [[FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF DUBUQUE]]. (38)		Linwood is unique because the city's [[CIVIL WAR]] Soldiers' Monument. In 1884 A 24 foot high, granite monument was subscribed commemorating the soldiers and sailors who had served in the Civil War from this area. On November 5th of that year over 10,000 people assembled for its dedication. The unveiling was done by Miss Fanny Hayden. Rev. James Hill, of the Twenty-first infantry, was chaplain, [[MCDONALD, Andrew Young\|Andrew Young MCDONALD]], a twice wounded Civil War Veteran was the speaker of the day. The monument, topped with the statue of a tired, thoughtful union infantryman, carries the names of the battles in which veterans fought: Antietam, Gettysburg, Atlanta, Vicksburg, Appomattox, and Mobile Bay, Shiloh and Wilson’s Creek. Below that is carried the famous phrase from Theodore O’Hara’s poem: “…on fame’s eternal camping ground their silent tents are spread.” Surrounding it are graves of those who fought in wars including: [[WORLD WAR I]], [[WORLD WAR II]], Civil War, [[SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR]], [[KOREAN CONFLICT]], [[VIETNAM WAR]], and one from the [[BLACK HAWK WAR]]. (37) Another memorial is the elaborate gateway at the entrance to the cemetery. Dedicated on May 30, 1948, the gateway was constructed through the bequest of Mrs. Augusta Clapp in memory of her father, [[EIGHMEY, Charles H.\|Charles H. EIGHMEY]], former president of the [[FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF DUBUQUE]]. (38)

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	In 2001 the Linwood Cemetery Association began the construction of a [[MAUSOLEUM]]. The building would contain 240 burial vaults and a columbarium with 112 niches for cremains. (42)		In 2001 the Linwood Cemetery Association began the construction of a [[MAUSOLEUM]]. The building would contain 240 burial vaults and a columbarium with 112 niches for cremains. (42)

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	By 2019 there were an estimated 65,000 people buried in Linwood. The largest cemetery in the area with 145 acres, Linwood requires 120 hours per week to mow the entire property. The cemetery, however, was involved in a financial struggle due to changing burial habits with a loss of revenue while maintenance costs continue to rise. From the sale of a cemetery plot, an estimated 20% is put into a perpetual care fund. From 2013 through 2019, however, Linwood experienced an estimated 15% decline in annual revenue leaving less money for maintenance. Much of the decrease was due to the increasing number of people choosing cremation creating a 50% decline in cemetery revenue. (43)		By 2019 there were an estimated 65,000 people buried in Linwood. The largest cemetery in the area with 145 acres, Linwood requires 120 hours per week to mow the entire property. The cemetery, however, was involved in a financial struggle due to changing burial habits with a loss of revenue while maintenance costs continue to rise. From the sale of a cemetery plot, an estimated 20% is put into a perpetual care fund. From 2013 through 2019, however, Linwood experienced an estimated 15% decline in annual revenue leaving less money for maintenance. Much of the decrease was due to the increasing number of people choosing cremation creating a 50% decline in cemetery revenue. (43)

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	Among the estimated sixty thousand people buried in Linwood are [[RAGUE, John Francis\|John Francis RAGUE]], [[HENDERSON, David B.\|David B. HENDERSON]], [[ADAMS, John Taylor\|John Taylor ADAMS]], [[HEMPSTEAD, Stephen\|Stephen HEMPSTEAD]], [[HEALEY, George W.\|George W. HEALEY]], [[ALLISON, William Boyd\|William Boyd ALLISON]], and [[HAM, Mathias\|Mathias HAM]]. On October 1, 2016 local residents and political leaders assembled to note the unveiling of a memorial to [[MONTGOMERY, Ralph\|Ralph MONTGOMERY]]. His is the only known monument not to mark the actual site of a burial. (46)		Among the estimated sixty thousand people buried in Linwood are [[RAGUE, John Francis\|John Francis RAGUE]], [[HENDERSON, David B.\|David B. HENDERSON]], [[ADAMS, John Taylor\|John Taylor ADAMS]], [[HEMPSTEAD, Stephen\|Stephen HEMPSTEAD]], [[HEALEY, George W.\|George W. HEALEY]], [[ALLISON, William Boyd\|William Boyd ALLISON]], and [[HAM, Mathias\|Mathias HAM]]. On October 1, 2016 local residents and political leaders assembled to note the unveiling of a memorial to [[MONTGOMERY, Ralph\|Ralph MONTGOMERY]]. His is the only known monument not to mark the actual site of a burial. (46)

	On July 9, 2020 it was announced by the Linwood Cemetery board of directors that a state agency would soon assume control of the property given its dire financial condition. The cemetery entered into receivership through the Iowa Insurance Division which would assist the cemetery with its finances and ensure its continued operation.(47)		On July 9, 2020 it was announced by the Linwood Cemetery board of directors that a state agency would soon assume control of the property given its dire financial condition. The cemetery entered into receivership through the Iowa Insurance Division which would assist the cemetery with its finances and ensure its continued operation. (47) The City of Dubuque and Dubuque County then became involved in ongoing litigation with the state to determine how the cemetery should be funded and who would be responsible for its operations. Progress on that litigation nearly stopped in the past few months after county officials failed to follow a court order issued in July.

			In June, 2022 Iowa Insurance Commissioner Doug Ommen and the City of Dubuque filed a joint motion asking Iowa District Court of Dubuque County to require that the county appoint trustees for Julien Township. Julien Township includes an eastern portion of the city of Dubuque, but because no residents in the township live outside of city limits, it has not had a board of trustees for decades Dubuque City Attorney Crenna Brumwell said the request to assign trustees for the township was made because Linwood lay both in Julien Township and Dubuque Township and together covered most of Dubuque, Asbury and Sageville, as well as some nearby unincorporated areas. Under Iowa law, townships can implement a special cemetery levy to fund the ongoing maintenance and operations of cemeteries in their jurisdiction. If Linwood Cemetery were to be funded by such a levy, both townships would need to have appointed trustees to issue the levies.

			On July 8, Iowa District Court Judge Monica Zrinyi Ackley granted Ommen and the city’s request and ordered the county to assign trustees for Julien Township, with a 45-day deadline. The county had to follow the court order and appoint the trustees in order for the lawsuit to move forward.

			As of the end of January, 2023 the Dubuque County Board of Supervisors still had not assigned trustees to the township. Supervisor Ann McDonough said she was not informed of the court order in July by then-County Attorney C.J. May III. County Supervisor Harley Pothoff said he also only recently learned about the court order.

			Dragotto said his office reached out to May on several occasions to ask for direction on appointing trustees for Julien Township, but the auditor’s office never received a response. Emails that McDonough shared with the ''Telegraph Herald'' showed that Brumwell reached out to May to inquire about the status of the court order on Oct. 24.

			May declined to comment. May ran for reelection last year but was bested by attorney Sam Wooden in the Democratic primary in June. Republican Scott Nelson won the November election to become the new Dubuque County attorney. Dragotto said Nelson had been made aware of the court order since taking office in January. Nelson did not respond to a message seeking comment.

			On January 18th, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird submitted a request for a status hearing to discuss why the court order to the county was not followed within the 45-day deadline. (48)


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	47. Mehl, Annie, "Cemetery Board Turning Over Struggling Linwood to State," ''Telegraph Herald'', July 9, 2020, p. 1A		47. Mehl, Annie, "Cemetery Board Turning Over Struggling Linwood to State," ''Telegraph Herald'', July 9, 2020, p. 1A

			48. Kruse, John, "Lindwood Cemetery Funding, Future Unclear," Telegraph Herald, February 1, 2023, p. 1A