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	During his years in city government, Wertzberger witnessed the Dubuque Water Works nearly double in size. [[URBAN RENEWAL]] began with the closing of Main Street between 5th and 9th [[STREETS]] to develop a center for offices and small shops, and the first city-parking ramp was constructed. Annexation of property including Barony Woods was ratified. This was important in increasing Dubuque's tax base. In 1978 when the city council had been intent on the annexation of 6.1 square miles to expand the city limits, Wertzberger had suggested "leapfrogging" from one section to another in separate referendums. (3) Dubuque was then the most densely populated city in Iowa. The first city-zoning ordinance was enacted, and public hearings were held concerning the proposed highway construction. Wertzberger chaired the DMATS (Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transportation Study Committee) for two-two year terms beginning in 1976. (4) He also chaired the committee to bring the [[WILLIAM M. BLACK]] to Dubuque. The year Wertzberger was mayor, the [[FIVE FLAGS CIVIC CENTER]] was dedicated. He was also instrumental in obtaining federal funding for the Radford Road industrial park. (5) Indicating the popularity from organizations for having proclamations made, Wertzberger in his year as mayor signed 44. (6)		During his years in city government, Wertzberger witnessed the Dubuque Water Works nearly double in size. [[URBAN RENEWAL]] began with the closing of Main Street between 5th and 9th [[STREETS]] to develop a center for offices and small shops, and the first city-parking ramp was constructed. Annexation of property including Barony Woods was ratified. This was important in increasing Dubuque's tax base. In 1978 when the city council had been intent on the annexation of 6.1 square miles to expand the city limits, Wertzberger had suggested "leapfrogging" from one section to another in separate referendums. (3) Dubuque was then the most densely populated city in Iowa. The first city-zoning ordinance was enacted, and public hearings were held concerning the proposed highway construction. Wertzberger chaired the DMATS (Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transportation Study Committee) for two-two year terms beginning in 1976. (4) He also chaired the committee to bring the [[WILLIAM M. BLACK]] to Dubuque. The year Wertzberger was mayor, the [[FIVE FLAGS CIVIC CENTER]] was dedicated. He was also instrumental in obtaining federal funding for the Radford Road industrial park. (5) Indicating the popularity from organizations for having proclamations made, Wertzberger in his year as mayor signed 44. (6)

	Wertzberger chaired the Dubuque Regional Airport Commission, [[DUBUQUE BUSINESS HALL OF FAME]] and served on the board of directors of [[DUPACO COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION[[, [[MERCY HEALTH CENTER]], [[DUBUQUE RACING ASSOCIATION]], [[JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF THE ~~TRI-STATES INC.~~]], and the [[DUBUQUE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE]]. He chaired the "Boost Dubuque Days" that was a combined effort of the [[DUBUQUE PACKING COMPANY]], [[TRAUSCH BAKING COMPANY]], and Hilldale Dairy to make people realize the importance of local businesses. This preceded Dubuque’s [[LEGISLATIVE DAYS]] in Des Moines. From 1986 through 1991 he was the Director of Corporate Facilities for CyCare Systems. (7) Upon the retirement of Steve Horman from his position as president and chief executive officer, the [[DUBUQUE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE]] appointed Wertzberger as its interim director in 2002. (8)		Wertzberger chaired the Dubuque Regional Airport Commission, [[DUBUQUE BUSINESS HALL OF FAME]] and served on the board of directors of [[DUPACO COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION[[, [[MERCY HEALTH CENTER]], [[DUBUQUE RACING ASSOCIATION]], [[JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF THE HEARTLAND]], and the [[DUBUQUE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE]]. He chaired the "Boost Dubuque Days" that was a combined effort of the [[DUBUQUE PACKING COMPANY]], [[TRAUSCH BAKING COMPANY]], and Hilldale Dairy to make people realize the importance of local businesses. This preceded Dubuque’s [[LEGISLATIVE DAYS]] in Des Moines. From 1986 through 1991 he was the Director of Corporate Facilities for CyCare Systems. (7) Upon the retirement of Steve Horman from his position as president and chief executive officer, the [[DUBUQUE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE]] appointed Wertzberger as its interim director in 2002. (8)

	In 2004 Richard Wertzberger was the recipient of the [[FIRST CITIZEN AWARD]].		In 2004 Richard Wertzberger was the recipient of the [[FIRST CITIZEN AWARD]].

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	[[Image:dickwertzberger.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]WERTZBERGER, Richard. (Atlantic City, NJ- ). [[MAYOR]]. Wertzberger was employed from 1949 to 1981 by the Dubuque Packing Company. From 1981 to 1986 he worked for the Rath Packing Company. He was first elected to the City Council in 1975. In that election he compared city government to big business and promised to bring a businessman's approach to the office if elected. During his campaign he distributed approximately two thousand ten-point questionnaires seeking opinions from Dubuque residents on the issues and visited every department of city government. Wertzberger was an executive with the [[DUBUQUE PACKING COMPANY]] when he was elected mayor in 1979. In his first statement after being chosen mayor, he listed industrial development as his major area of concern followed by annexation, [[TOURISM]], sewage treatment, solid waste recycling, and the development of the downtown area. (1) His focus on tourism had been supported by his help in arranging a visit to Dubuque of the "~~sergeant~~ Floyd" museum boat. (2)		[[Image:dickwertzberger.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]WERTZBERGER, Richard. (Atlantic City, NJ- ). [[MAYOR]]. Wertzberger was employed from 1949 to 1981 by the Dubuque Packing Company. From 1981 to 1986 he worked for the Rath Packing Company. He was first elected to the City Council in 1975. In that election he compared city government to big business and promised to bring a businessman's approach to the office if elected. During his campaign he distributed approximately two thousand ten-point questionnaires seeking opinions from Dubuque residents on the issues and visited every department of city government. Wertzberger was an executive with the [[DUBUQUE PACKING COMPANY]] when he was elected mayor in 1979. In his first statement after being chosen mayor, he listed industrial development as his major area of concern followed by annexation, [[TOURISM]], sewage treatment, solid waste recycling, and the development of the downtown area. (1) His focus on tourism had been supported by his help in arranging a visit to Dubuque of the "Sergeant Floyd" museum boat. (2)

	During his years in city government, Wertzberger witnessed the Dubuque Water Works nearly double in size. [[URBAN RENEWAL]] began with the closing of Main Street between 5th and 9th [[STREETS]] to develop a center for offices and small shops, and the first city-parking ramp was constructed. Annexation of property including Barony Woods was ratified. This was important in increasing Dubuque's tax base. In 1978 when the city council had been intent on the annexation of 6.1 square miles to expand the city limits, Wertzberger had suggested "leapfrogging" from one section to another in separate referendums. (3) Dubuque was then the most densely populated city in Iowa. The first city-zoning ordinance was enacted, and public hearings were held concerning the proposed highway construction. Wertzberger chaired the DMATS (Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transportation Study Committee) for two-two year terms beginning in 1976. (4) He also chaired the committee to bring the [[WILLIAM M. BLACK]] to Dubuque. The year Wertzberger was mayor, the [[FIVE FLAGS CIVIC CENTER]] was dedicated. He was also instrumental in obtaining federal funding for the Radford Road industrial park. (5) Indicating the popularity from organizations for having proclamations made, Wertzberger in his year as mayor signed 44. (6)		During his years in city government, Wertzberger witnessed the Dubuque Water Works nearly double in size. [[URBAN RENEWAL]] began with the closing of Main Street between 5th and 9th [[STREETS]] to develop a center for offices and small shops, and the first city-parking ramp was constructed. Annexation of property including Barony Woods was ratified. This was important in increasing Dubuque's tax base. In 1978 when the city council had been intent on the annexation of 6.1 square miles to expand the city limits, Wertzberger had suggested "leapfrogging" from one section to another in separate referendums. (3) Dubuque was then the most densely populated city in Iowa. The first city-zoning ordinance was enacted, and public hearings were held concerning the proposed highway construction. Wertzberger chaired the DMATS (Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transportation Study Committee) for two-two year terms beginning in 1976. (4) He also chaired the committee to bring the [[WILLIAM M. BLACK]] to Dubuque. The year Wertzberger was mayor, the [[FIVE FLAGS CIVIC CENTER]] was dedicated. He was also instrumental in obtaining federal funding for the Radford Road industrial park. (5) Indicating the popularity from organizations for having proclamations made, Wertzberger in his year as mayor signed 44. (6)
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	2. Griffin, Suzanne, "Wertzberger Takes Out Papers," ''Telegraph-Herald'', September 2, 1975, p. 7		2. Griffin, Suzanne, "Wertzberger Takes Out Papers," ''Telegraph-Herald'', September 2, 1975, p. 7

	3. "Dubuque City Council Sets Its Jaw: Annexation or Bust," Telegraph Herald, January 31, 1978, p. 4		3. "Dubuque City Council Sets Its Jaw: Annexation or Bust," ''Telegraph Herald,'' January 31, 1978, p. 4

	4. "Wertzberger Re-elected DMATS Head," Telegraph Herald, December 22, 1978, p. 7		4. "Wertzberger Re-elected DMATS Head," ''Telegraph Herald'', December 22, 1978, p. 7

	5. Hendricks, Mike, "Crowd Confronts Culver on Abortion," ''Telegraph Herald'', October 26, 1980, p. 21		5. Hendricks, Mike, "Crowd Confronts Culver on Abortion," ''Telegraph Herald'', October 26, 1980, p. 21

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	During his years in city government, Wertzberger witnessed the Dubuque Water Works nearly double in size. [[URBAN RENEWAL]] began with the closing of Main Street between 5th and 9th [[STREETS]] to develop a center for offices and small shops, and the first city-parking ramp was constructed. Annexation of property including Barony Woods was ratified. This was important in increasing Dubuque's tax base. In 1978 when the city council had been intent on the annexation of 6.1 square miles to expand the city limits, Wertzberger had suggested "leapfrogging" from one section to another in separate referendums. (3) Dubuque was then the most densely populated city in Iowa. The first city-zoning ordinance was enacted, and public hearings were held concerning the proposed highway construction. Wertzberger chaired the DMATS (Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transportation Study Committee) for two-two year terms beginning in 1976. (4) He also chaired the committee to bring the [[WILLIAM M. BLACK]] to Dubuque. The year Wertzberger was mayor, the [[FIVE FLAGS CIVIC CENTER]] was dedicated. He was also instrumental in obtaining federal funding for the Radford Road industrial park. (5) Indicating the popularity from organizations for having proclamations made, Wertzberger in his year as mayor signed 44. (6)		During his years in city government, Wertzberger witnessed the Dubuque Water Works nearly double in size. [[URBAN RENEWAL]] began with the closing of Main Street between 5th and 9th [[STREETS]] to develop a center for offices and small shops, and the first city-parking ramp was constructed. Annexation of property including Barony Woods was ratified. This was important in increasing Dubuque's tax base. In 1978 when the city council had been intent on the annexation of 6.1 square miles to expand the city limits, Wertzberger had suggested "leapfrogging" from one section to another in separate referendums. (3) Dubuque was then the most densely populated city in Iowa. The first city-zoning ordinance was enacted, and public hearings were held concerning the proposed highway construction. Wertzberger chaired the DMATS (Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transportation Study Committee) for two-two year terms beginning in 1976. (4) He also chaired the committee to bring the [[WILLIAM M. BLACK]] to Dubuque. The year Wertzberger was mayor, the [[FIVE FLAGS CIVIC CENTER]] was dedicated. He was also instrumental in obtaining federal funding for the Radford Road industrial park. (5) Indicating the popularity from organizations for having proclamations made, Wertzberger in his year as mayor signed 44. (6)

	Wertzberger chaired the Dubuque Regional Airport Commission, [[DUBUQUE BUSINESS HALL OF FAME]] and served on the board of directors of [[DUPACO CREDIT UNION[[, [[MERCY HEALTH CENTER]], [[DUBUQUE RACING ASSOCIATION]], [[JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF THE TRI-STATES INC.]], and the [[DUBUQUE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE]]. He chaired the Boost Dubuque Days that was a combined effort of the [[DUBUQUE PACKING COMPANY]], [[TRAUSCH BAKING COMPANY]], and Hilldale Dairy to make people realize the importance of local businesses. This preceded Dubuque’s [[LEGISLATIVE DAYS]] in Des Moines. From 1986 through 1991 he was the Director of Corporate Facilities for CyCare Systems. (7) Upon the retirement of Steve Horman from his position as president and chief executive officer, the [[DUBUQUE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE]] appointed Wertzberger as its interim director in 2002. (8)		Wertzberger chaired the Dubuque Regional Airport Commission, [[DUBUQUE BUSINESS HALL OF FAME]] and served on the board of directors of [[DUPACO COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION[[, [[MERCY HEALTH CENTER]], [[DUBUQUE RACING ASSOCIATION]], [[JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF THE TRI-STATES INC.]], and the [[DUBUQUE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE]]. He chaired the "Boost Dubuque Days" that was a combined effort of the [[DUBUQUE PACKING COMPANY]], [[TRAUSCH BAKING COMPANY]], and Hilldale Dairy to make people realize the importance of local businesses. This preceded Dubuque’s [[LEGISLATIVE DAYS]] in Des Moines. From 1986 through 1991 he was the Director of Corporate Facilities for CyCare Systems. (7) Upon the retirement of Steve Horman from his position as president and chief executive officer, the [[DUBUQUE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE]] appointed Wertzberger as its interim director in 2002. (8)

	In 2004 Richard Wertzberger was the recipient of the [[FIRST CITIZEN AWARD]].		In 2004 Richard Wertzberger was the recipient of the [[FIRST CITIZEN AWARD]].

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	During his years in city government, Wertzberger witnessed the Dubuque Water Works nearly double in size. [[URBAN RENEWAL]] began with the closing of Main Street between 5th and 9th [[STREETS]] to develop a center for offices and small shops, and the first city-parking ramp was constructed. Annexation of property including Barony Woods was ratified. This was important in increasing Dubuque's tax base. In 1978 when the city council had been intent on the annexation of 6.1 square miles to expand the city limits, Wertzberger had suggested "leapfrogging" from one section to another in separate referendums. (3) Dubuque was then the most densely populated city in Iowa. The first city-zoning ordinance was enacted, and public hearings were held concerning the proposed highway construction. Wertzberger chaired the DMATS (Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transportation Study Committee) for two-two year terms beginning in 1976. (4) He also chaired the committee to bring the [[WILLIAM M. BLACK]] to Dubuque. The year Wertzberger was mayor, the [[FIVE FLAGS CIVIC CENTER]] was dedicated. He was also instrumental in obtaining federal funding for the Radford Road industrial park. (5) Indicating the popularity from organizations for having proclamations made, Wertzberger in his year as mayor signed 44. (6)		During his years in city government, Wertzberger witnessed the Dubuque Water Works nearly double in size. [[URBAN RENEWAL]] began with the closing of Main Street between 5th and 9th [[STREETS]] to develop a center for offices and small shops, and the first city-parking ramp was constructed. Annexation of property including Barony Woods was ratified. This was important in increasing Dubuque's tax base. In 1978 when the city council had been intent on the annexation of 6.1 square miles to expand the city limits, Wertzberger had suggested "leapfrogging" from one section to another in separate referendums. (3) Dubuque was then the most densely populated city in Iowa. The first city-zoning ordinance was enacted, and public hearings were held concerning the proposed highway construction. Wertzberger chaired the DMATS (Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transportation Study Committee) for two-two year terms beginning in 1976. (4) He also chaired the committee to bring the [[WILLIAM M. BLACK]] to Dubuque. The year Wertzberger was mayor, the [[FIVE FLAGS CIVIC CENTER]] was dedicated. He was also instrumental in obtaining federal funding for the Radford Road industrial park. (5) Indicating the popularity from organizations for having proclamations made, Wertzberger in his year as mayor signed 44. (6)

	Wertzberger chaired the [[DUBUQUE BUSINESS HALL OF FAME]] and served on the board of directors of [[MERCY HEALTH CENTER]], [[DUBUQUE RACING ASSOCIATION]], [[JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF THE TRI-STATES INC.]], and the [[DUBUQUE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE]]. He chaired the Boost Dubuque Days that was a combined effort of the [[DUBUQUE PACKING COMPANY]], [[TRAUSCH BAKING COMPANY]], and Hilldale Dairy to make people realize the importance of local businesses. This preceded Dubuque’s [[LEGISLATIVE DAYS]] in Des Moines. From 1986 through 1991 he was the Director of Corporate Facilities for CyCare Systems. Upon the retirement of Steve Horman from his position as president and chief executive officer, the [[DUBUQUE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE]] appointed Wertzberger as its interim director. (7)		Wertzberger chaired the Dubuque Regional Airport Commission, [[DUBUQUE BUSINESS HALL OF FAME]] and served on the board of directors of [[DUPACO CREDIT UNION[[, [[MERCY HEALTH CENTER]], [[DUBUQUE RACING ASSOCIATION]], [[JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF THE TRI-STATES INC.]], and the [[DUBUQUE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE]]. He chaired the Boost Dubuque Days that was a combined effort of the [[DUBUQUE PACKING COMPANY]], [[TRAUSCH BAKING COMPANY]], and Hilldale Dairy to make people realize the importance of local businesses. This preceded Dubuque’s [[LEGISLATIVE DAYS]] in Des Moines. From 1986 through 1991 he was the Director of Corporate Facilities for CyCare Systems. (7) Upon the retirement of Steve Horman from his position as president and chief executive officer, the [[DUBUQUE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE]] appointed Wertzberger as its interim director in 2002. (8)

	In 2004 Richard Wertzberger was the recipient of the [[FIRST CITIZEN AWARD]].		In 2004 Richard Wertzberger was the recipient of the [[FIRST CITIZEN AWARD]].
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	6. Hendricks, Mike, "Proclamations Not Just for Big-Timers," ''Telegraph Herald,'' September 21, 1980, p. 1		6. Hendricks, Mike, "Proclamations Not Just for Big-Timers," ''Telegraph Herald,'' September 21, 1980, p. 1

	7. Kittle, M. D., "Horman Set to Retire from Chamber Post," ''Telegraph Herald,'' May 31, 2002, p. 2a		7. Nevans-Pederson, Mary, " 'Mr. Dubuque' Puts Community First," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 1, 2005, p. 1

			8. Kittle, M. D., "Horman Set to Retire from Chamber Post," ''Telegraph Herald,'' May 31, 2002, p. 2a

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	[[Image:dickwertzberger.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]WERTZBERGER, Richard. (Atlantic City, NJ- ). [[MAYOR]]. Wertzberger~~, then~~ an executive with the [[DUBUQUE PACKING COMPANY]]~~, became~~ mayor in 1979. In his first statement after being chosen mayor, he listed industrial development as his major area of concern followed by annexation, [[TOURISM]], sewage treatment, solid waste recycling, and the development of the downtown area.		[[Image:dickwertzberger.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]WERTZBERGER, Richard. (Atlantic City, NJ- ). [[MAYOR]]. Wertzberger was employed from 1949 to 1981 by the Dubuque Packing Company. From 1981 to 1986 he worked for the Rath Packing Company. He was first elected to the City Council in 1975. In that election he compared city government to big business and promised to bring a businessman's approach to the office if elected. During his campaign he distributed approximately two thousand ten-point questionnaires seeking opinions from Dubuque residents on the issues and visited every department of city government. Wertzberger was an executive with the [[DUBUQUE PACKING COMPANY]] when he was elected mayor in 1979. In his first statement after being chosen mayor, he listed industrial development as his major area of concern followed by annexation, [[TOURISM]], sewage treatment, solid waste recycling, and the development of the downtown area. (1) His focus on tourism had been supported by his help in arranging a visit to Dubuque of the "sergeant Floyd" museum boat. (2)

	Wertzberger ~~was first elected to~~ the ~~City Council~~ in ~~1975~~. ~~In that election he compared city government to big business~~ and ~~promised~~ to ~~bring~~ a ~~businessman~~'s ~~approach~~ to the ~~office if elected~~. ~~During his campaign he distributed approximately~~ two ~~thousand ten~~-~~point questionnaires seeking opinions from~~ Dubuque ~~residents on~~ the ~~issues and visited every department of city government~~.		During his years in city government, Wertzberger witnessed the Dubuque Water Works nearly double in size. [[URBAN RENEWAL]] began with the closing of Main Street between 5th and 9th [[STREETS]] to develop a center for offices and small shops, and the first city-parking ramp was constructed. Annexation of property including Barony Woods was ratified. This was important in increasing Dubuque's tax base. In 1978 when the city council had been intent on the annexation of 6.1 square miles to expand the city limits, Wertzberger had suggested "leapfrogging" from one section to another in separate referendums. (3) Dubuque was then the most densely populated city in Iowa. The first city-zoning ordinance was enacted, and public hearings were held concerning the proposed highway construction. Wertzberger chaired the DMATS (Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transportation Study Committee) for two-two year terms beginning in 1976. (4) He also chaired the committee to bring the [[WILLIAM M. BLACK]] to Dubuque. The year Wertzberger was mayor, the [[FIVE FLAGS CIVIC CENTER]] was dedicated. He was also instrumental in obtaining federal funding for the Radford Road industrial park. (5) Indicating the popularity from organizations for having proclamations made, Wertzberger in his year as mayor signed 44. (6)

	~~During his years in city government,~~ Wertzberger ~~witnessed~~ the ~~Dubuque Water Works nearly double in size. Urban renewal began with~~ the ~~closing~~ of ~~Main Street between 5th and 9th~~ [[~~STREETS~~]] ~~to develop a center for offices and small shops~~, ~~and the first city~~-~~parking ramp was constructed~~. Annexation of property including Barony Woods was ratified. This was important in increasing Dubuque's tax base. Dubuque was then the most densely populated city in Iowa. The first city-zoning ordinance was enacted, and ~~public hearings were held concerning~~ the ~~proposed highway construction~~. ~~As mayor, Wertzberger~~ chaired ~~DMATS (~~Dubuque ~~Metropolitan Area Transportation Study Committee). Wertzberger also chaired~~ the ~~committee~~ to ~~bring~~ the [[~~WILLIAM M. BLACK~~]] ~~to Dubuque~~. ~~The year Wertzberger~~ was ~~mayor~~ the [[~~FIVE FLAGS CIVIC CENTER~~]] ~~was dedicated~~.		Wertzberger chaired the [[DUBUQUE BUSINESS HALL OF FAME]] and served on the board of directors of [[MERCY HEALTH CENTER]], [[DUBUQUE RACING ASSOCIATION]], [[JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF THE TRI-STATES INC.]], and the [[DUBUQUE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE]]. He chaired the Boost Dubuque Days that was a combined effort of the [[DUBUQUE PACKING COMPANY]], [[TRAUSCH BAKING COMPANY]], and Hilldale Dairy to make people realize the importance of local businesses. This preceded Dubuque’s [[LEGISLATIVE DAYS]] in Des Moines. From 1986 through 1991 he was the Director of Corporate Facilities for CyCare Systems. Upon the retirement of Steve Horman from his position as president and chief executive officer, the [[DUBUQUE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE]] appointed Wertzberger as its interim director. (7)

	Wertzberger ~~chaired~~ the ~~[[DUBUQUE BUSINESS HALL OF FAME]] and served on~~ the ~~boards of directors of~~ [[~~MERCY HEALTH CENTER~~]], ~~[[JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF THE TRI~~-~~STATES INC~~.~~]], and the [[DUBUQUE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE]]~~. ~~He chaired the Boost~~ Dubuque ~~Days that was a combined effort of the [[DUBUQUE PACKING COMPANY]]~~, ~~[[TRAUSCH BAKING COMPANY]]~~, ~~and Hilldale Dairy to make people realize the importance of local businesses~~. ~~This preceded Dubuque’s [[LEGISLATIVE DAYS]] in Des Moines~~. Wertzberger ~~was employed from 1949 to 1981 by the Dubuque Packing Company~~. ~~From 1981 to 1986 he worked~~ for ~~the Rath Packing Company~~. ~~From 1986 through 1991 he was the Director of Corporate Facilities for CyCare Systems~~.		In 2004 Richard Wertzberger was the recipient of the [[FIRST CITIZEN AWARD]].

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			Source:

			1. "Industry Tops New Mayor Wertzberger's Priorities," ''Telegraph Herald,'' January 3, 1979, p. 4

			2. Griffin, Suzanne, "Wertzberger Takes Out Papers," ''Telegraph-Herald'', September 2, 1975, p. 7

			3. "Dubuque City Council Sets Its Jaw: Annexation or Bust," Telegraph Herald, January 31, 1978, p. 4

			4. "Wertzberger Re-elected DMATS Head," Telegraph Herald, December 22, 1978, p. 7

			5. Hendricks, Mike, "Crowd Confronts Culver on Abortion," ''Telegraph Herald'', October 26, 1980, p. 21

			6. Hendricks, Mike, "Proclamations Not Just for Big-Timers," ''Telegraph Herald,'' September 21, 1980, p. 1

			7. Kittle, M. D., "Horman Set to Retire from Chamber Post," ''Telegraph Herald,'' May 31, 2002, p. 2a

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	During his years in city government, Wertzberger witnessed the Dubuque Water Works nearly double in size. Urban renewal began with the closing of Main Street between 5th and 9th [[STREETS]] to develop a center for offices and small shops, and the first city-parking ramp was constructed. Annexation of property including Barony Woods was ratified. This was important in increasing Dubuque's tax base. Dubuque was then the most densely populated city in Iowa. The first city-zoning ordinance was enacted, and public hearings were held concerning the proposed highway construction. As mayor, Wertzberger chaired DMATS (Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transportation Study Committee). Wertzberger also chaired the committee to bring the [[WILLIAM M. BLACK]] to Dubuque. The year Wertzberger was mayor the [[FIVE FLAGS CIVIC CENTER]] was dedicated.		During his years in city government, Wertzberger witnessed the Dubuque Water Works nearly double in size. Urban renewal began with the closing of Main Street between 5th and 9th [[STREETS]] to develop a center for offices and small shops, and the first city-parking ramp was constructed. Annexation of property including Barony Woods was ratified. This was important in increasing Dubuque's tax base. Dubuque was then the most densely populated city in Iowa. The first city-zoning ordinance was enacted, and public hearings were held concerning the proposed highway construction. As mayor, Wertzberger chaired DMATS (Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transportation Study Committee). Wertzberger also chaired the committee to bring the [[WILLIAM M. BLACK]] to Dubuque. The year Wertzberger was mayor the [[FIVE FLAGS CIVIC CENTER]] was dedicated.

	Wertzberger chaired the [[DUBUQUE BUSINESS HALL OF FAME]] and served on the boards of directors of [[MERCY HEALTH CENTER]], [[JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF THE TRI-STATES INC]], and the [[DUBUQUE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE]]. He chaired the Boost Dubuque Days that was a combined effort of the [[DUBUQUE PACKING COMPANY]], [[TRAUSCH BAKING COMPANY]], and Hilldale Dairy to make people realize the importance of local businesses. This preceded Dubuque’s [[LEGISLATIVE DAYS]] in Des Moines. Wertzberger was employed from 1949 to 1981 by the Dubuque Packing Company. From 1981 to 1986 he worked for the Rath Packing Company. From 1986 through 1991 he was the Director of Corporate Facilities for CyCare Systems.		Wertzberger chaired the [[DUBUQUE BUSINESS HALL OF FAME]] and served on the boards of directors of [[MERCY HEALTH CENTER]], [[JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF THE TRI-STATES INC.]], and the [[DUBUQUE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE]]. He chaired the Boost Dubuque Days that was a combined effort of the [[DUBUQUE PACKING COMPANY]], [[TRAUSCH BAKING COMPANY]], and Hilldale Dairy to make people realize the importance of local businesses. This preceded Dubuque’s [[LEGISLATIVE DAYS]] in Des Moines. Wertzberger was employed from 1949 to 1981 by the Dubuque Packing Company. From 1981 to 1986 he worked for the Rath Packing Company. From 1986 through 1991 he was the Director of Corporate Facilities for CyCare Systems.

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	During his years in city government, Wertzberger witnessed the Dubuque Water Works nearly double in size. Urban renewal began with the closing of Main Street between 5th and 9th [[STREETS]] to develop a center for offices and small shops, and the first city-parking ramp was constructed. Annexation of property including Barony Woods was ratified. This was important in increasing Dubuque's tax base. Dubuque was then the most densely populated city in Iowa. The first city-zoning ordinance was enacted, and public hearings were held concerning the proposed highway construction. As mayor, Wertzberger chaired DMATS (Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transportation Study Committee). Wertzberger also chaired the committee to bring the [[WILLIAM M. BLACK]] to Dubuque. The year Wertzberger was mayor the [[FIVE FLAGS CIVIC CENTER]] was dedicated.		During his years in city government, Wertzberger witnessed the Dubuque Water Works nearly double in size. Urban renewal began with the closing of Main Street between 5th and 9th [[STREETS]] to develop a center for offices and small shops, and the first city-parking ramp was constructed. Annexation of property including Barony Woods was ratified. This was important in increasing Dubuque's tax base. Dubuque was then the most densely populated city in Iowa. The first city-zoning ordinance was enacted, and public hearings were held concerning the proposed highway construction. As mayor, Wertzberger chaired DMATS (Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transportation Study Committee). Wertzberger also chaired the committee to bring the [[WILLIAM M. BLACK]] to Dubuque. The year Wertzberger was mayor the [[FIVE FLAGS CIVIC CENTER]] was dedicated.

	Wertzberger chaired the [[DUBUQUE BUSINESS HALL OF FAME]] and served on the boards of directors of [[MERCY HEALTH CENTER]], [[JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT]], and the [[DUBUQUE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE]]. He chaired the Boost Dubuque Days that was a combined effort of the [[DUBUQUE PACKING COMPANY]], [[TRAUSCH BAKING COMPANY]], and Hilldale Dairy to make people realize the importance of local businesses. This preceded Dubuque’s [[LEGISLATIVE DAYS]] in Des Moines. Wertzberger was employed from 1949 to 1981 by the Dubuque Packing Company. From 1981 to 1986 he worked for the Rath Packing Company. From 1986 through 1991 he was the Director of Corporate Facilities for CyCare Systems.		Wertzberger chaired the [[DUBUQUE BUSINESS HALL OF FAME]] and served on the boards of directors of [[MERCY HEALTH CENTER]], [[JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF THE TRI-STATES INC]], and the [[DUBUQUE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE]]. He chaired the Boost Dubuque Days that was a combined effort of the [[DUBUQUE PACKING COMPANY]], [[TRAUSCH BAKING COMPANY]], and Hilldale Dairy to make people realize the importance of local businesses. This preceded Dubuque’s [[LEGISLATIVE DAYS]] in Des Moines. Wertzberger was employed from 1949 to 1981 by the Dubuque Packing Company. From 1981 to 1986 he worked for the Rath Packing Company. From 1986 through 1991 he was the Director of Corporate Facilities for CyCare Systems.

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	WERTZBERGER, Richard. (Atlantic City, NJ- ). [[MAYOR]]. Wertzberger, then an executive with the [[DUBUQUE PACKING COMPANY]], became mayor in 1979. In his first statement after being chosen mayor, he listed industrial development as his major area of concern followed by annexation, [[TOURISM]], sewage treatment, solid waste recycling, and the development of the downtown area.		[[Image:dickwertzberger.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]WERTZBERGER, Richard. (Atlantic City, NJ- ). [[MAYOR]]. Wertzberger, then an executive with the [[DUBUQUE PACKING COMPANY]], became mayor in 1979. In his first statement after being chosen mayor, he listed industrial development as his major area of concern followed by annexation, [[TOURISM]], sewage treatment, solid waste recycling, and the development of the downtown area.

	Wertzberger was first elected to the City Council in 1975. In that election he compared city government to big business and promised to bring a businessman's approach to the office if elected. During his campaign he distributed approximately two thousand ten-point questionnaires seeking opinions from Dubuque residents on the issues and visited every department of city government.		Wertzberger was first elected to the City Council in 1975. In that election he compared city government to big business and promised to bring a businessman's approach to the office if elected. During his campaign he distributed approximately two thousand ten-point questionnaires seeking opinions from Dubuque residents on the issues and visited every department of city government.

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	Wertzberger chaired the [[DUBUQUE BUSINESS HALL OF FAME]] and served on the boards of directors of [[MERCY HEALTH CENTER]], [[JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT]], and the [[DUBUQUE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE]]. He chaired the Boost Dubuque Days that was a combined effort of the [[DUBUQUE PACKING COMPANY]], [[TRAUSCH BAKING COMPANY]], and Hilldale Dairy to make people realize the importance of local businesses. This preceded Dubuque’s [[LEGISLATIVE DAYS]] in Des Moines. Wertzberger was employed from 1949 to 1981 by the Dubuque Packing Company. From 1981 to 1986 he worked for the Rath Packing Company. From 1986 through 1991 he was the Director of Corporate Facilities for CyCare Systems.		Wertzberger chaired the [[DUBUQUE BUSINESS HALL OF FAME]] and served on the boards of directors of [[MERCY HEALTH CENTER]], [[JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT]], and the [[DUBUQUE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE]]. He chaired the Boost Dubuque Days that was a combined effort of the [[DUBUQUE PACKING COMPANY]], [[TRAUSCH BAKING COMPANY]], and Hilldale Dairy to make people realize the importance of local businesses. This preceded Dubuque’s [[LEGISLATIVE DAYS]] in Des Moines. Wertzberger was employed from 1949 to 1981 by the Dubuque Packing Company. From 1981 to 1986 he worked for the Rath Packing Company. From 1986 through 1991 he was the Director of Corporate Facilities for CyCare Systems.

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