2021 Dubuque Racing Association Annual Report Copyrighted
August 1, 2022
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 012.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: 2021 Dubuque RacingAssociationAnnual Report
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Annual Report.
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DEAR SUPPORTERS OF DRA
Thank in you advance for taking a moment to review the DRA 2021 Annual Report. We hope this information, which includes an
overview of our mission, vision and values, provides a clear picture of what we have accomplished recently and the benefit we
provide to communities throughout the tri-state area.
Given the pandemic and other related issues, the past couple of years have presented DRA - as well as Q Casino and
Diamond Jo Casino - with some unprecedented challenges. However, we also opened some new chapters in the life of the
organization during this same timeframe. This includes hiring a new leader in August 2021, renewing our partnership with
Diamond Jo Casino and laying the groundwork for the redevelopment of Schmitt Island. Likewise, we recently completed a
new rebranding effort, which can be seen in the design of the report you are now reading.
We are proud to say we have successfully navigated the impacts of COVID, while also continuing DRA's legacy of giving back
to organizations and communities in lowa, Wisconsin and Illinois. As proof of this, DRA awarded $409,918 to 72 organizations in
2020 in addition to $640,000 to the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque's Disaster Recovery Fund, and $1,006,461 to
93 organizations in 2021 - all of which this report reflects.
All told, we have contributed more than $244 million to the City of Dubuque and awarded more than 5,000 grants to over 950
organizations since our founding in 1985. This has resulted in more than $1 billion in local economic impact - and this number
will grow as DRA continues to provide gaming and entertainment opportunities for thousands of visitors each year.
Giving back to Dubuque and other area communities is important to us and we take great pride in doing so. This is why we will
continue to proactively contribute to, and partner with, other organizations, especially where we can get actively engaged
and provide resources that can be a catalyst to enhance growth through capacity-building projects and initiatives.
The future is bright for DRA and gaming in Dubuque; and, together, we can (and will) make an impact.
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1��, ,� : ; Kevin Lynch a t � Alex Dixon �,� Wendy Runde
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. Board Chair �� President & Chief I ,�� VP & General Manager,
Executive Officer, ,� Diamond Jo Casino
� DRA & Q Casino ������
Together,we can make an impact. � 2
ouR MissioN
The DRA, through its gaming and entertainment facilities, provides for
social, economic and community bettermen and lessens the burden
of Dubuque City and area government, while contributing to the
growth and viability of Dubuque area tourism.
OUR VISION
The DRA is a dynamic community resource, acting as a catalyst
to enhance the quality of life and financial well-being for the
Tri-state community.
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OUR VALUES
Community, Growth, Impactful, Equity, Integrity, Vision
OUR LEADERSHIP
DRA STAFF
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� Alex Dixon Kathy Buhr ��:�'�� Will Hudson
� �.�`: Director of Strate py "� a � Grant Program &
President & Chief �- � :. gic Philanthro ._-
` Executive Officer `:a & Schmitt Island Development Engagement Coordinator
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Executive Board
'� � � Kevin Lynch Mike Donohue �=t vice Chair Tom Bolduc Treasurer
� c ' Board Chair Lori Thielen 2�a vice Chair Rick Dickinson secretary
Dr. Liang Chee Wee Member at Large Gary Dolphin Past Chair
Rusty Knight Member at Large Mike Van Milligen City Manager
2021 DRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Mayor Roy Buol Ron Herrig Kay Takes
Councilman Ric Jones Emily McCready Harold Knutsen
Councilman Brad Cavanagh Ryan Bryte Tyson Leyendecker
County Representative Harley Pothoff Barb O'Hea Paula Wolfe
Together,we can make an impact. � 4
OUR IMPACT
�1 BILLION+ ECONOMIC IMPACT SINCE 1985.
Profits from the casino's go to the City of Dubuque and area charitable
organizations, and gaming taxes provide revenue for the City, County and State.
2021 ECONOMIC IMPACT �46,433,731
State of lowa
$12,022,640
City of Dubuque
� $9,908,772
County of Dubuque
5269,349
Charitable
� $4,005,880"
• Schmitt Island Development �
$4,005,880' I
• Employees
$35,221,230
Kennels&Owners
$i,000,000
TOTALS SINCE 1985
State of lowa $307,407,603
City of Dubuque $223,307,374
County of Dubuque $9,125,117
Charitable $56,089,211
Schmitt Island Development $4,005,880
Employees $345,979,639
Kennels&Owners $81,333,425
Bondholders $16,798,803
TOTAL $1,044,047,052
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DISTRIBUTION TO THE CITY OF DUBUQUE
Capital projects funded with DRA distributions since inception.
General Funds
� $18,079,590
� Flve Flags Related
$3,319,286
� Town Clock Plaza Related
$1,122,523
Park Ma'mtenance Related
� $1,167,8i2
— Speclfic Park Improvements
$5,045,757
Pool Related
THE CITY OF ���832,334
D�� L ��,`2 803�739ted
MCiSteY�7leCe OYl t�le L�1SS1SSl�lpl Street Program;Operatlons& Maintenance Related
58�266�677
Miller-Rlverview Park
� $448,795
Industrial Park Development
� $8,542,470
Airport Related
$1,765,697
Rlverfi�ont Development& Related
$15,273,572
Public Safety
$2,488,147
Together,we can make an impact. � 7
2017- 2021 FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTIONS
518,000,000
$16,000,000
$14,000,000
512,000,000
510,000,000
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�6,000,000
�4,000,000
�2,000,000
2017 2018 2019 2020 202i
■ $9,428,088 ■ $10,027,494 ■ $9,946,983 $7,158,347 ■ $16,697,643
Together,we can make an impact. � 8
BRAND REFRESH
DRA Logo System WITH DRA Logo System
THE CITY OF �N
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Masterpiece on the Mississippi
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VETERANS MEMORIAL PLAZA
In 2009, the Veteran's Memorial Plaza on Schmitt Island opened. The memorial included a " �
curved wall dedicated to the branches of service and the wars they served. In the center,
a 6-ton granite globe, 5-feet in diameter sat among pavers and benches, each sold to
raise money for the initial project.
In 2021, a $3.2 million improvement project, funded entirely by the DRA, was completed.
The project sought to honor all veterans by unifying and enhancing all existing nearby �
memorials, including the relocation of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial from Miller � �;i,,
Riverview Park. The improvements also include a swirling concrete path that transforms
into an elevated boardwalk extending from the memorial over the pond. A circular I
landing is home to the centerpiece of the project titled Skyward. Skyward honors
Chaplain Aloysius Schmitt, who made the ultimate sacrifice on December 7, 1941 during � � `
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Chaplain Schmitt died on board the Oklahoma after helping 12 sailors escape through E% \� �
a or t ho le w hi le t he s hi was sin kin sacri ficin his own c hance to f lee in t he rocess. � \ \� ��� ''
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Etched inside Skyward is the poem Rain, by World War I officer Edward Thomas. The � � �
poem remarks on the sacrifice of human life in war. The incisions in the sculpture represent ��r������ " I \� �\`
the rain referenced in the poem. At night, lights illuminate the statue from inside, sending � 6 i ',�, \ � I
a beam of li ht u ward. �'� ���� � ���� ��� ` � � �����
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On Sunday, May 30, 2021, a rededication ceremony was held which included
special guests CAPT Daniel L. Mode, Chaplain from the U.S. Seventh Fleet, and
Steven D. Sloan, O.D., great-nephew of Chaplain Schmitt.
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2020 DRA GRANT RECIPIENTS
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American Legion Epworth Legion Rooring Project&Honor Guard Uniforms $3,000
Andrew Fire Department Acquisition of Firefighter Breathing Apparatus for Andrew Fire $5,000
Bell Tower Productions Sound Equipment Replacement/Upgrade $5,000
Bellevue Fire Department Firefighter Safety-SCBA $4,000
Bi-County Ambulance,Inc. CAD System Acquistion $5,000
Boys&Girls Club of Greater Dubuque Flat Roof Replacement/Repair $5,000
Camp Albrecht Acres of The Midwest Cube Van Replacement $10,000
Camp Courageous of lowa Camp Courageous Zipline Project $5,000
Carnegie Stout Public Library Foundation StoryWalk'° $4,000 i
Centralia-Peosta Community Fire Department Thermal Imager for Fire&Rescue Operations $3,500
City of Farley Farley Park Legacy Renovation Project $5,000
City of Worthington Worthington Ballpark Restrooms $3,000
Clarke University Preventing&Responding to Campus Emergencies $5,000
Community Foundation of Jackson County-Campaign Books as Learning Experiences for Children $3,993
Creative Adventure Lab Rural Innovation Lab Initiative $10,000
Crescent Community Health Center Optometry Expansion Program $10,000
Cuba City Volunteer Fire Department Replace Outdated Turnout Gear $5,000
Dubuque Arboretum Association,Inc. Greenhouse Remodel Project $7,000
Dubuque Area Convention&Visitors Bureau iPad Pro Purchase $3,977
Dubuque Auxiliary Police Dubuque Auxiliary Equipment $2,863
Dubuque Community School District School Needs $47,200
Dubuque Community YMCA/YWCA YMCA Camp Kangaroo Jumper $5,000
Dubuque County Historical Society River of Innovation Makerspace Equipment $10,000
Dubuque Main Street,Ltd. Rejuvenating&Making Safer Your Dubuque Farmers'Market $5,000
Dubuque Montessori School,Inc. Dreaming of Cubbies! $3,500
Together,we can make an impact. � 11
2020 DRA GRANT RECIPIENTS CONTINUED
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Dubuque Regional Humane Society Critter Room Update $5,000
Dubuque Symphony Orchestra Pandemic Relief $4,050
DuRide Reaching More Volunteers $1,245
Dyersville Area Chamber of Commerce Rebuild Website $2,500
East Dubuque School District Stage&Gymnasium Sound Equipment Upgrades $5,000
Epworth Community Volunteer Firemen EMS Computer Program $2,500
First Congregational UCC Cafe Kitchen Remodel&Expansion $5,000
Fountain of Youth Program Technology Project $7,409
Four Oaks of Dubuque Enrichment of Home Visitation Through Technology $5,000 i
Friends of Maquoketa Caves Purchase Automated External Defibrillators $3,000
Friends of The James Kennedy Public Library Dyersville Trails Storywalk° $2,000
Galena Area Emergency Medical Service District Technology Improvement $3,000
Grand Opera House Acquisition of Stage Lighting Instruments $5,000
Hazel Green Rescue Squad,Inc. Hazel Green EMS CPR Training Materials $2,000
Hills&Dales Community Building Roof&Tuckpointing Repair $10,000
Holy Cross North Buena Vista Fire Department Defibrillator Replacement $3,750
Holy Family Schools Holy Family Catholic Schools Consolidated Application $8,400
lowa Legal Aid Updating Technology to Better Serve Low-income Dubuque County $5,000
lowa Special Olympics,Inc. Unified Champion Schools Respect Week $5,000
Junior Achievement of The Heartland JA K-5 Grade Initiative in Respnse to COVID-19 $4,081
Key City Creative Center Key City Creative Center Accessiblity&Upgrade Project $3,000
Loras College Creation of a One Button Studio for Video Productions $5,000
Manasseh House(dba Operation Empower) Liberty Recovery&Training Center Site Security $7,500
Maquoketa Firefighter's Association Safe Ventilation $2,500
Marquette High School K-1� Grade iPads $1,000
Together,we can make an impact. � 12
2020 DRA GRANT RECIPIENTS CONTINUED
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Miracle League of DubuGue Mirade League of Dubuque-Can You Hear Me Now? $5,000
Mt Pleasant Home Energy Efficient NSF Walk-in Cooler/Freezer $5,000
Multicultural Family Center Portable Technology Lab $8,000
Northeast lowa Community College Foundation,Inc. Snap-On Battery Credentialing $5,000
Northeast lowa School of Music Zoom Ahead $1,500
Opening Doors Phone Servers&Laptops $5,500
Paradise Church Paradise Church Accessibility Lift $10,000
River Bend Food Reservolr(formerly St.Stephens Food) St.Stephen's Warehouse Improvements $9,000
Riverview Center New Dubuque Location Survivor Welcome&Reception Area $5,000 i
Ski Bellevue Waterski Show Team Association Tires&Rims for Team Tow Boat Trailer $670
St.Francis Xavier School-Dyersville School Security System $2,500
St.John Lutheran Church A Safer Welcome! $5,000
St.Joseph School-Hazel Green Keeping Technology Current $3,500
St.Mark Youth Enrichment Video Production to Expand Social Emotional Programming $8,000
St.Patrick Church Friday Meal Program-New Stove $5,000
Stonehill Franciscan Services Technology for Resident Activities $3,500
The Salvation Army Pathway of Hope $10,000
The Workshop New Commercial Dryer $3,000
Visiting Nurse Association Medication Safety&Management Program $4,167
Western Dubuque CCSD Western Dubuque Community School District $16,100
Together,we can make an impact. � 13
2021 DRA GRANT RECIPIENTS
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American Legion DubuGue Update Basement&Outdoor Wiring,Llghting&LED Emergency $6,000
American Red Cross Blood Services Vehicle $15,000
AMVETS Post 62 Andrew Request for Funding of Surveillance Technology System $1,000
Area Residential Care Main Building Roof&Solar Project $20,000
Asbury Community Fire Department Response Computers(MCTs) $5,000
Austin Strong Foundation,Inc. Inclusive Playground Base Structure $5,000
Beckman Catholic High School Two New Welders for Mrs.Mausser for Ag Metals Class $5,200
Bell Tower Productions House Light Replacement $9,772
Bellevue Fire Department Firefighter Safety-Water Rescue $1,690 i
Benton Fire Department Benton Fire Department SCBA Air Tank Replacement Project $4,000
Bernard Community Fire Service Associatlon Updated SCBA Breathing Equipment $7,500
Bi-County Ambulance,Inc. Automated CPR Device Acquistion $10,000
Camp Albrecht Acres of The Midwest LED Light Replacement Project for Kehl&Eagle Lodges $10,000
Camp Courageous of lowa Camp Courageous Multi-purpose Field/Phase I $25,000
Carnegie Stout Public Library Foundation Outreach:Programs to People $7,672
Cascade Public Library Cascade Public Library Storywalk $5,000
Clarke University Building Capacity for Community Healthcare Interventions&Research $10,000
Colts Youth Organization Colts Vehicle Fleet Upgrade $15,000
Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque McCarthy Center for Nonprofit Learning Center Technology Upgrades $15,000
Community Foundation of Jackson County-Campaign Diversity for Elementary School Libraries $2,994
Convivium Urban Farmstead Convivium's Central Kitchen $20,000
Crescent Community Health Center Creating Equitable Optical Care Opportunities $20,000
Donna Ginter's Thanksgiving Dinner ponna Ginter's Community Thanksgiving $3,000
Dubuque Arboretum Association,Inc. Japanese Garden Accessible Walkway $20,000
Dubuque Area Convention&Visitors Bureau Bandwango Explore Dubuque App $7,500
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2021 DRA GRANT RECIPIENTS CONTINUED
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Dubuque Area Labor Hcarvest Food Giveaways,Hot Breakfasts&Grocery Delivery Program $17,000
Dubuque Area Labor Management Councll High School Career Exploration $1,228
Dubuque Childrens Zoo Boosters Resealing Pond $7,150
Dubuque Community School District School Needs $125,000
Dubuque Community YMCA/YWCA Keep on Truckin' $20,000
Dubuque County Historical Society 4D Theater Systems Upgrades $25,000
Dubuque Dream Center,Inc. Tuning a Dream $25,000
Dubuque Dream Center,Inc. Dream Center Phase Facility Enhancement $150,000
Dubuque Jaycees 3'd of July Fireworks&Air Show $20,000
Dubuque Main Street,Ltd. Downtown/Central Avenue Storefront Demonstration Project $7,500
Dubuque Museum of Art Vietnam:The Real War $20,000
Dubuque Symphony Orchestra Website Redesign $10,000
Dyersville Area Chamber of Commerce Video/Photo Marketing Campaign $2,000
Dyersville Commercial Club Playground Equipment $10,000
Dyersville Rural Community Food Pantry Angel Tree 2021 $7,500
Epworth Community Fire Department Portable Tank Project $2,500
Faith Temple United Pentecostal Church Compliant Vehicle for Food Transportation $20,000
Family Advocates,Inc. Playground Safety/Privacy Fence $3,500
Farley Emergency Medical Services,Inc. Zoll X Series Advanced Defibrillator $10,000
Finley Health Foundation,Inc. Safe Spaces to Heal for Brain Health Patients $10,000
First Congregational UCC Freezer Space&Meals $3,000
Fountain of Youth Program Conference Room Make-over $3,000
Four Mounds Foundation HEART Build Dubuque Site Restoration Project $13,878
Friends of the Bellevue Public Library Books for Preschool Children through the Dolly Parton Imagination $7,622
Galena-Jo Daviess County Historical Society Peace in Union Interactive Digital Project $5,000
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2021 DRA GRANT RECIPIENTS CONTINUED
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Girl Scouts of Eastern lowa&Western Illinois Shagbark Cabin Roof Replacement $1,000
Grand Opera House Purchase of Sound Mixing Board&Specialized Microphones $9,762
Heritage Works,Inc. Historic Wood Repair Workshop with Bob Yapp $9,000
Hills&Dales AutismHD Clinic Transportation Project $20,000
Holy Family Schools Holy Family Catholic Schools Consolidated Application $30,000
Holy Ghost-Immaculate Conception School Two-way Radio Safety Project $2,300
Inspiration Stables,Inc. Pony Express Truck $7,500
lowa Special Olympics,Inc. Special Olympics Winter Games $15,000
Julien Dubuque International Film Festival JDIFF Ticketing Equipment $10,000
Junior Achievement of The Heartland Inspiring Tomorrows-JA Core Mission Programs K-5t"Grades $2,998
Key City Creative Center Upgrade&Optimize KCCC Equipment to Offer Additional Creative $5,000
La Salle Catholic School Holy Cross Center Classroom Computers $2,500
Loras College Security Camera Project $7,500
Manasseh House(dba Operation Empower) Liberty Recovery Community Sober Transport Project $15,000
Maquoketa Ministerial Association Heartland East Playground Project $2,500
Marquette High School Teacher Laptops&Printers $5,000
Mindful Minutes for Schools Secondary School Yoga Program $5,000
Miracle League of Dubuque Sounds Good-Classroom Addition $9,367
Monticello Community School District School Needs $5,000
Monticello Emergency Medical Team EMS Portable Radios $2,500
Mt Pleasant Home Update Mechanical to Solid State Elevator $15,000
New Vienna&Luxemburg Community Fire Department Thermal Imager Replacement $4,000
Northeast lowa Community College Foundation,Inc. Norma Denlinger Scholarship Renewal $5,000
Northeast lowa Council,Boy Scouts of America Shooting Sports Enhancements $5,000
Northeast lowa School of Music Soak Up the Sound $4,000
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2021 DRA GRANT RECIPIENTS CONTINUED
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Opening Doors Maria House Entrance Restoration $25,000
Platteville Fire Department Purchase of Particulate Hoods $3,400
Red Basket Project Addressing Period Poverty in Dubuque Community Schools $5,620
Rising Star Theatre Company LED Lighting Project $4,500
Riverview Center powntown Health&Safety Fair $1,000
Ski Bellevue Waterski Show Team Association Refurbishment of Boat Trailer $1,000
Southwestern Wisconsin Community Action Program,Inc. Stock the SWCAP Grant County Food Pantry $5,000
St.Francis Xavier School-Dyersville Becoming Really Great Readers $5,000
St.John Lutheran Church Creating a Family Shelter for Homeless Men with Their Children $5,000 i
St.Joseph School-Hazel Green One Giant Step $2,500
St.Mark Youth Enrichment After School Snacks to Fuel Learning $7,500
Stonehill Franciscan Services Therapeutic Exercise Equipment $10,000
Strawberry Point Ambulance Service Stryker Medical Equipment Acquisition,XPS Cot Upgrade $3,000
Tri State Independent Blind Society Daily Organization Activities $1,300
United Way of Dubuque Area Tri-States United Way Building Efficiencies $15,000
Visiting Nurse Association Maternal Health Project $5,000
Voices Productions Accessible Art $7,500
Western Dubuque CCSD Western Dubuque Community School District $45,000
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