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Dubuque is located on the Mississippi River in Iowa. In 2006, the population was 57,696. That made it the eighth largest city in Iowa. The Dubuque metropolitan area had a population of 92,384. Dubuque is located at the junction of Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin and it is known as the "Tri State Area". It is also known as "The Key City", "City of Five Flags" and "Masterpiece on the Mississippi". The city is 27.7 square miles with 1.2 square miles on water. The elevation is 617 feet.

It is a commercial, cultural, educational and industrial center for the region. Dubuque is the oldest city in Iowa and it has a rich history. There is steady tourist activity and unique architecture in the area.

Manufacturing has been a primary part of the local economy for a long time. Lately, the economy has been diversified. In the present time, the economy is centered around: education, finance, health care, tourism and publishing.

Dubuque has four distinct seasons, but the local weather isn't as extreme as some of the surrounding area. Summer temperatures range from the upper 50's to the low 80's. Winter temperatures range from the low teens to the low 40's. The highest precipitation is from April through September. The lowest precipitation is in January and February.

Areas of the City

Downtown

Primary business area
Government and cultural center for the city
Transportation and commercial center
Basic hub for the surrounding area
Neighborhoods in the downtown area include: Cable Car Square/ Cathedral Square, Central Business District, Jackson Park/Upper Main, Lower Main, and Warehouse District.
Port of Dubuque is located downtown

North End

Settled in late 1800's by working class German immigrants
German-American and Irish Catholic churches built by these immigrants
Main residents are still working class
Two main cemeteries are located here, they are: Linwood Cemetary (Protestant) and Mt Calvary Cemetery (Catholic)

South End

Irish-American neighborhoods - known as "Little Dublin"
Irish culture is obvious throughout the south end
Old money neighborhoods in this area along with the country club
The area has a park-like appearance in some places

West Side

Large suburban areas which were populated after World War II
The baby boom helped to spark this expansion and development
Deere & Company financed "John Deere Homes" in Hillcrest Park
Shopping centers have moved into the area
The growth and development continues in the 21^st century
University of Dubuque is in the west side
Large schools, industrial parks and middle class neighborhoods

The local economy centered around manufacturing for many years. These are some of the largest companies in the area: Deere and Company, Eagle Window & Door Co, Finley Hospital, Flexsteel Industries, Mercy Medical Center - Dubuque, Medical Associates, Prudential Financial, and Woodward Communications

Some other companies that have a substantial presence in Dubuque include:

Alliant Energy, Cottingham & Butler, Diamon Jo Casino, McGraw Hill Companies,

Swiss Valley, and ThermoFisher.

Education

Central Alternative High School - public

Dubuque Senior High School - public

Hempstead High School - public

Holy Family Catholic Schools - private

Wahlert High School - private

Higher Education

Clarke College - associated with Roman Catholic Church

Emmaus Bible College - associated with the Plymouth Brethren