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In 2012 the city was again a recipient of the award. The selection was based upon a plan to help more students read at grade level by the time they finished third grade. | In 2012 the city was again a recipient of the award. The selection was based upon a plan to help more students read at grade level by the time they finished third grade. | ||
The city repeated as a recipient of the award again in 2013. | The city repeated as a recipient of the award again in 2013 and 2017. | ||
See: [[CITY AWARDS]] | See: [[CITY AWARDS]] | ||
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ALL-AMERICA CITY. Dubuque entered the All-America City competition in 1970 when the honor was sponsored by Look magazine and the National Municipal League. Dubuque's entry that year stressed three projects: industrial development, flood "fights" and the floodwall, and the extensive health care facilities available. Other factors included in the application were housing, government services, airport improvements, the Human Rights Commission and educational facilities. (1) The city, however, did not win.
In later years, the annual award was made by the National Civic League to recognize outstanding examples of community problem solving, civic engagement and collaboration between the public, profit and nonprofit sectors.
In 2007 Dubuque received the designation after highlighting such accomplishments as the America's River project, downtown revitalization and establishment of the Crescent Community Health Center.
In 2012 the city was again a recipient of the award. The selection was based upon a plan to help more students read at grade level by the time they finished third grade.
The city repeated as a recipient of the award again in 2013 and 2017.
See: CITY AWARDS
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Source:
1. McCormick, John. "Dubuque Enters Competition for All-America City," Telegraph Herald, July 8, 1970, p. 1