Encyclopedia Dubuque
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MAGNOLIA (THE)
MAGNOLIA (THE). Part of the MILLWORK DISTRICT in Dubuque, the building was opened in 2019 as a wedding and event center. A few years later, the business was rebranded MAGNOLIA (THE) while remaining an event event center. The building was purchased in early 2024 by the RiverBluff Collective which planned on opening a retail area and bar. Those plans were cancelled when Iowa's hemp laws were changed. In February 2026 the announcement was made that the building would be reopened as The Magnolia. It was described as ideal for events involving between 150 and 175 people. Total capacity would be just under 250.
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Source:
1. Strzalka, Konrad, "Center of Attention," Telegraph Herald, February 25, 2026, p. 1A