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May/June 2026 Issue of City News Newsletter Copyrighted April 20, 2026 City of Dubuque CONSENT ITEMS # 5. City Council ITEM TITLE: May/June 2026 Issue of City News Newsletter SUMMARY: The May/June 2026 issue of the City News newsletter will be mailed and emailed with City utility bills from April 14 - May 5. Past issues are archived at www.citvofdubuque.orq/citynews SUGGUESTED Receive and File DISPOSITION: ATTACHMENTS: 1. May - June 2026 City News Page 203 of 901 . � � � � � � � � � � ��; ��' , ;E�. �, �� _ �� o »�� r +e�'�j 1�( � IF� I� . ,:►.,r.�. •�' ;i� �� ✓G`��x �t ' ,�� . � � . _ :� � ,;,,1_Z-"`',� . .�-'• - � � �•��'� � " tiA.411 _ t '�i�l ,i�► { . �` ,:,< S' �.r i. t . �� .. �s Y � t�y... ��..,,� ! �� , , ` �"'�-��+eyyc-':�+�Ts�°,�`�,y�{,��tt h' M� � xE+-;� � "'`'�;,,'5.'y��A7`''_� � � �y.J.- .�n'��:i . ..'R�...1F'e'i�.a...,_:�•. �..� . ' �� {,�...�,� .� ��- Inside This Issue ,,� . �• �' � . May/June 2026 ti ��r -,��.. „�a. � ' � LeYs Go! Sumr� �¢''� -��:� Activities Guidt 3M '`,�� ,,, ai� •'':�;,`: ...:,. � � � � RAGBRAI ROLLS Parks&Recreau��i i ui i iiiy " �' Scholarship Program Flora&Sutton Pools 1NT0 DUBUQUE IN JUL Y Opening May26 Join A Neighborhood The Des Moines Register Annual Great Bike Ride .�.� �,�j�d Assocation Across lowa (RAGBRAI)will bring thousands of visitors 3 I Dubuque Police& Fire from across the country and around the world to Youth Camp Dubuque over the course of two weekends in late July. Spring&Summer Both weekends are opportunities to demonstrate Hydrant Flushing Dubuque hospitality and showcase the community. _ Adopt-A-Spot Program The economic impact of the two weekends on the Dubuque economy is estimated to be over$2 million! 4 Summer Reading Program 4 I New Faces&Retirements RAGBRAI organizers estimate between 25,000 and 40,000 bicyclists will ride through Dubuque on Events Calendar Saturday,July 25.As is tradition,riders will dip their tires in the Mississippi River to signify their completion National Bike Week of the 53rd annual weeklong ride.A.Y.McDonald Park i � will serve as the dip site. Historic Preservation �r�r�� r�a,. Commission Awards After spending Friday night(July 24) in Dyersville, 16th Annual Juneteenth riders and their supporters will make their way to Dubuque the next day.Riders will Freedom Celebration enter the city on Seippel Rd.,turn right on Chavenelle Rd.,then turn left on Radford Rd., then turn right on Pennsylvania Ave.,then turn left on to University Ave.,then left on � _ to Loras Blvd.to proceed downtown.From Loras,the route turns left on to Jackson St., ' � � right on to 20th St.,to Rhomberg Ave.,then right on Hawthorne St.before entering A.Y. � �, � McDonald Park. VWVW.cityofdubuque.org The previous weekend is expected to bring up to 2,000 RAGBRAI participants to Dubuque as they arrive on Friday,July 17,the day before the ride starts in Onawa, Get news and info by email or text: lowa.These visitors will park their vehicles here in designated lots,find lodging or Check out all the o tions at camp at McAleece Park,and then board shuttles the next morning to travel to Onawa cityofdubuque.org�otifyme to dip their tires in the Missouri River before starting the ride. a�y� ■❑ City of Dubuque staff are coordinating event preparations with � , Travel Dubuque and other community partners.Details on City News is produced by the City .��'�• �� volunteer opportunities,related street detours,parking information, of Dubuque Communications yi�• and other details are available at dubuqueragbrai.com.More Office.Comments are welcome at Q■ ,r.+.;�a ,� information will be shared in the next issue of City News! publicinfo@cityofdubuque.org or 563-589-4151. Scan to visit the Dubuque RAGBRAI website. Page 204 of 901 _ `�" ** .'-----�„�'°` �°'�% % � � ,+� ! P' � �� F� �' ��'--� � �� . ' �1� ` ►., I �� ' FL� RA & �� ) ��•�� `��,.` � _ _ "'�f .' '�'� � v .' � �� ,�� ..�._ �� -=�_ - � � � F � � S UTT�N .� . � � � .` � POOLS ;�� ` � � ____.. LET'S GO! �4 � Openin ► �, g �� Summer J , , Mqy 26 .� Activities Guide �� Online on Friday, April 24 Flora and Sutton Pools are scheduled to open on Tuesday,May 26,depending Turn to the�eYs Go!Summer Activities on weather.Pre-season and regular pool hours are listed on the City website at Guide to discover a variety of recreation cityofdubuque.org/pools. classes for youth and adults including summer camps,sports,martial arts, The annual swim pass fee for Dubuque residents is$42 for youth(4-i�), $�4 yoga,swim lessons,and more! for adults(18 and older),and$53 for seniors(55 and older).Children age 3 and Registration for low-income families who under are free.Purchase swim passes at cityofdubuque.org/pools or at the Parks qualify for the Parks&Recreation Family &Recreation office,1i5�Central Ave. Scholarship Program may register for programs on May 4- 5.Registration for First-time buyers may purchase swim passes online and then visit the Parks recreation programs and swim lessons and Recreation office to have their photo taken and pick up the pass.Swim pass opens to the general public at 9 a.m.on renewals do not require a visit to the office.Please note,swim passes will not be Wednesday,May 6. sold at the pools.For questions about annual swim passes,call 563-589-4263• The guide will be published online on Friday,April 24,at cityofdubuque.org/ recreation. JOln OT SLaTL A HeY, _ , Neighbors! :-•:�•��:�.•• '�`•:� -- Neighborhood ' ��e��•.�• ��. ♦ ♦♦ i��♦ ��% �-- ''`°�`''''''''�'�� Association '` � �/Jy -. , ,�= n `�, Get more out of your neighborhood _ „'�,, � -_� ' � r � by connecting with the people t �'r � ,� i„ . —1 1 � �� around you.Dubuque's neighborhood � ��, � �� associations bring residents together � `�` � F i � �� '� !� u to build friendships,share resources, �.�" .- �-, ` �- ,. and create safer,more welcoming � } , $150 Scholarships places to live. \ �y�' - The Parks and Recreation Department You can join an active group like , � �- provides up to 300 qualifying Bluff Street,Downtown,Fenelon- � � low-income families with $150 in Hill,Langworthy,North End,or Point, � � � ',. �: ::� � �.��_,'_;, scholarship credits to register for each offering opportunities to meet � recreation programs and other neighbors,attend events,and work services including annual swim together on projects that make a defining boundaries and leadership roles. passes and swim lessons. Note, difference.Whether it's a monthly The Neighborhood Association Toolkit scholarship credits may not be used meeting or a neighborhood gathering, provides simple,practical guidance to for pool daily admissions.To learn there's a place for you to get involved. get you started and set your group up more and apply,visit Find contact information for existing for success.Learn more and download or visit the Parks and associations at cityofdubuque.org/ the toolkit at cityofdubuque.org/ Recreation office. neighborhoods. neighborhoods.For questions,call — 563-564-5644. Swim passes are half-price for low- Don't see your neighborhood listed? income individuals who do not have Start your own!City staff are ready Strong neighborhoods start with simple scholarship credits available.For to help you every step of the way, connections.Join an association or questions,call 563-589-4263. from organizing your first meeting to create one and be part of building a more connected Dubuque! Page 205 of 901 ( � "� � � `'� � �SI--� '�-��,�„ia f � <� .. <,.. -'' ._'e, I I �.' '• � � ;�. �`� �'.`�" ,��. 7 � " ; ~. s � � , -. -�::�.a,� i� ' � r �• � _� �� .11��. ,!i' I�•- � �� :��.-,• j e � I � �� {. I � � �.�`�1� ,� • . � . ._ \w � i �� .� _ . �. �. ,:= � Hydrant Flushing � � ;� zo � . �� .,,,,�: ,_ Zs � . � The Water Department will conduct �;_ � �.. �i ',+ � fire hydrant flushing throughout the �Y.�. � .� spring and summer months.Flushing � ` � is essential for preserving the water D UBUQ UE POL 1 CE system's integrity and maintaining T''[ � � an adequate water supply for & FI RE YO UTH CA MP � Dubuque housholds and firefighting. The Dubuque Police and Fire Youth Camp is a FREE two-day camp for local Hydrant flushing may cause middle school and high school youth ages 11-18.Camp for ages 11-12 will be temporary inconveniences such as June 15-16,and camp for ages 13-18 will be June 18-19. Register online at reduced water pressure and water cityofdubuque.org/youthcamp or pick up a registration form at one of the discoloration.Discolored water, although harmless to public health, following locations: could potentially stain laundry. • Carnegie-Stout Public Library,360 W.llth.St. • Fire Headquarters,ll W. 9th St. Residents are advised to ensure that • Dubuque Law Enforcement Center,770 lowa St. all discolored water is flushed out of their home's plumbing and hot water PLEASE NOTE:The deadline to register is May 3.Submitting a registration form heater before doing laundry. does not guarantee admittance to the camp. Due to the large number of interested applicants,the participants admitted to this camp will be determined if you notice discolored water from via a lottery system. your fixtures,please flush the water for approximately five minutes or until the water returns to its normal Pick a Spot. Make a Difference! color.For questions,contact the Water Department at 563-589-4291• The City of Dubuque invites residents to help keep our community clean and welcoming ADOPT through the Adopt-A-Spot program.This —A_ � w S E E D, REAp volunteer opportunity is open to individuals, �� families,businesses,and community groups � �O� Q who want to make a visible difference in their , � � � neighborhoods. , ' � � ��;�.. Participants choose a public space such as a park,street,or trail,and commit . � to caring for it for at least one year.Activities may include picking up litter, reporting maintenance concerns,and helping keep areas looking their best. Volunteers are asked to clean their adopted spot once per month or as needed. Summer Reading Plant a seed,read!Sign up for the Getting started with Adopt-A-Spot is simple! First,visit cityofdubuque.org/ Summer Reading Challenge at adoptaspot to create a Project Connect account.Then,submit an application Carnegie-Stout Public Library.The identifying the location you'd like to adopt.After City staff approve your request, concept is simple(and fun):read you can pick up supplies like gloves,garbage bags,and litter grabbers.Once you books to earn prizes!Registration have everything you need,you're ready to begin cleaning your spot.After each opens Monday,.lune 1.Youth can cleanup,just complete a quick survey so City staff can collect the filled bags. sign up at the Children's Help Desk or online.Adults can sign up at Adopt-A-Spot is a simple way to give back,connect with others,and help keep the Reference Desk or through the Dubuque beautiful one spot at a time! BeanStack app. Go to carnegiestout.org for details. Page 206 of 901 \ New Faces & Retirements Calendar New City Employees May AnneMcGhee Transit City parks open for the season ShawnaDomeyer MulticulturalFamilyCenter City Council Meeting,6:30 p.m. Corinne Rothblum Office of Community Impact Ken Kringle Awards,St. Raphael Cathedral,5:30 p.m. Taj Chibnik Finance National Bike Week Stephanie Hirsch Office of Community Impact City Council Meeting,6:30 p.m. Danyell Jungblut Transit City offices closed for Memorial Day Karen Jones Library Leslie Davis Parking (Trash and recycling collection on Saturday, May 23) Luke Roth Public Works City Pools Open (weather dependent) Andrew Jungblut Transit Greg Schuster Transit june Kevin Canfield Transit JohnKrayer Engineering City Council Meeting,6:30 p.m. RandyThompson Transit City Council Meeting,6:30 p.m. ?1 16th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Celebration City offices closed for Juneteenth Recent Retirees (No change in trash and recycling collection) Amy Amburg Emergency Communications Unless otherwise noted,all meetings are held at City New Board/Commission Members Council Chambers,Historic Federal Building,350 W. 6th St. Randall Ludowitz,Civil Service Commission The public has the option to view and participate in City Council meetings Parker Scott,Long-Range Planning Advisory Commission in person at City Council Chambers or virtually(see agenda for detaifs). Wyatt Pierce,Housing Commission Meetings are aired five on CityChannel Dubuque(Mediacom cabfe channefs Erin Beatty,Human Rights Commission 8 and 11Z2 and ImOn channef 5),streamed five and archived on the Citys Courtney Engevold,Human Rights Commission website atcityofdubuque.org/media,and streamed live on the Citys Juan Montogomery,Human Rights Commission Facebooh page atfacebooh.com/cityofdubuque. �� _ __ �' '=�� ' �^ � � �� , �� Historic Preservation �� 4', „�, . � C��`�`: �� _ , �o fi ;,�- > �� -'� � Commission Awards � +�° , � ; � � 1 Tuesday,May i9, at 5:3o p.m. �J�,� The public is invited to attend the Historic 16th Annual Juneteenth Preservation Commission's 24th Annual �� '� ,4ward Ceremony,tour,and public Freed0l'Y1 C@�@bPptl011 `✓ �� ,)I �,� rece tion at 5:3o m.on Tuesda "Forever Resilient" �'� l�U�� May 9 at the Carpegie Stout Pub�c Library,starting in the rotunda.The Friday,June 19,5:45-9 p.m. National Bike Week following projects will be recognized for The Black Renaissance event at the Ma 16 their outstanding preservation: Multicultural Family Center will include y 9 the history of Black culture through Dubuque is participating in Ken Kringle Awards art,performances,a fashion show,live National Bike Week,from May • The Ham House • 799 Main St. entertainment,and food. 9-16. Ride your bike to work, • Holy Ghost School • 346-348 W.Locust St. school,the store,the park,to visit • Jacob Rich House • Rider Lacey Block Saturday,June 20,12-4 p.m. a friend,or anywhere! During Picnic in Jackson Park,1500 Main St. National Bike Week people taking Duane Hagerty Award for Will include games and activities for all public transportation with their Preservation Excellence ages,community booths,local business bike may ride The Jule for FREE! • Encyclopedia Dubuque vendors,talent show,free food (while it lasts),and food trucks. Visit bikeweekdbq.com to learn The event is held in partnership with about group bike rides,special Dubuque Main Street during Architecture Sunday,June 21,11 a.m.-1 p.m. offers at local business,and to Days.For more about the event,call the Community Praise and Worship event sign up for prize drawings! Planning Services Department at 563- at the Multicultural Family Center,1157 589-4387. Central Ave. May/,lune 2026 www.cit�f��g��.g�