61-514: Peosta is a city in Dubuque County , Iowa , United States, and an exurb of the city of Dubuque . It is part of the Dubuque, Iowa Metropolitan Statistical Area . The population was 1,908 in the 2020 census , an increase of 193% from 651 in 2000 . Peosta experienced a 70% increase in population (estimated) from 2000 to 2007, making it the state's 10th fastest-growing city during that period. Peosta
122-590: A bedroom community , much like nearby Asbury , made up of suburban subdivisions . Peosta is named after the leader of a local Native American people that once lived in Dubuque County. Chief Peosta, of the Meskwaki people, was a close friend of Julien Dubuque , one of the first European settlers in the area. Dubuque was also the founder of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and was allegedly married to Chief Peosta's daughter, who
183-445: A mayor–council form of government, employing a full-time city clerk, and part-time city council (mayor and five at-large city council members). The city administrator is Annette Ernst, the city clerk is Marcie Winkelman, and the current mayor is Russell Pfab, and the council members are: Gerry Hess, John Kraft, Justin Lau, Alexis Lundgren and Brian Schatz. The city council meets at 6 P.M. on
244-465: A campus of Northeast Iowa Community College , which includes large nursing, welding, business, and computer programs, among other majors. Most of the students at the school transfer to other 4-year colleges, including many to the 3 small colleges in Dubuque: Clarke College , Loras College , and University of Dubuque . Dubuque County, Iowa Dubuque County is a county located in
305-529: A female householder with no spouse or partner present and 11.1% had a male householder with no spouse or partner present. 19.8% of all households were non-families. 14.8% of all households were made up of individuals, 5.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. The median age in the city was 32.6 years. 37.5% of the residents were under the age of 20; 4.1% were between the ages of 20 and 24; 28.1% were from 25 and 44; 21.3% were from 45 and 64; and 9.0% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of
366-403: A population density of 153.9940/sq mi (59.4574/km ). There were 38,951 housing units, of which 36,815 were occupied. At the 2000 census , there were 89,143 people, 33,690 households and 23,111 families residing in the county. The population density was 147 per square mile (57/km ). There were 35,505 housing units at an average density of 58 per square mile (22/km ). The racial makeup of
427-725: A private school. Peosta is one of two buildings that comprise Seton Catholic Elementary School, and is affiliated with the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Dubuque . For grades PreK-5, students attend the building in Peosta, and for grades 6–8, students attend the building in Farley. For high school, parochial students attend Beckman High School in Dyersville, Iowa or Wahlert High School in Dubuque, Iowa . For higher education, Peosta benefits from
488-422: Is currently the sixth-largest city in Dubuque County, but it will likely soon pass Epworth (pop. 1,860) to become the fifth-largest. The community is home to the 2015 ASA D Northern Nationals Men's Slow Pitch Champions, Kass & Company, a large industrial park, the largest campus of Northeast Iowa Community College , and a handful of new commercial businesses. However, the city is increasingly becoming
549-600: Is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km ) is water. As of the census of 2020, there were 4,477 people, 1,840 households, and 1,183 families residing in the city. The population density was 653.8 inhabitants per square mile (252.4/km ). There were 1,956 housing units at an average density of 285.6 per square mile (110.3/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 92.5% White , 2.3% Black or African American , 0.1% Native American , 0.3% Asian , 0.2% Pacific Islander , 2.1% from other races and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino persons of any race comprised 3.4% of
610-542: Is land and 8.3 square miles (21 km ) (1.4%) is water. The county is drained by north and south forks of the Maquoketa River . The county seat is Dubuque , Iowa , which is located along the Mississippi River in the east-central portion of the county. Eastern Dubuque County is markedly different from the western portion in that its topography is very uneven. The city of Dubuque and surrounding areas adjacent to
671-415: Is now Dubuque County. Dubuque was French Canadian , and had (by most accounts) a friendly relationship with the local Meskwaki people. He and other early pioneers established a lucrative mining and trading industry in the area. When lead deposits began becoming exhausted, the pioneers developed boat building, lumber yards, milling, brewing, and machinery manufacturing to take its place. The city of Dubuque
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#1733085336321732-476: Is now growing and flourishing. Since the 1990s, the area has become much more prosperous. Today, the county boasts record employment levels and a growing population. The surging economy can especially be seen in the West Side of the City of Dubuque, and in neighboring Peosta and Asbury. These areas have expanded so much that concerns now lie with trying to manage the growth, a sharp change from just 20 years ago. It
793-486: Is now the state of Minnesota but portions of what are now North Dakota and South Dakota . Dubuque County became part of Wisconsin Territory once it was split off from Michigan Territory on July 3, 1836. A massive reorganization and reduction of the county's size was executed on December 21, 1837, when its original area was separated into 13 named new counties and a "non-county area". The land in present day Minnesota and
854-720: Is one of Iowa's two original counties along with Des Moines County ; both were organized by the Michigan Territorial legislature in 1834. In 2021, the Dubuque County Minutemen baseball team advanced to the American Legion World Series semi-finals, the first team from Iowa to advance that far since Cedar Rapids, IA in 1975. Dubuque County is governed by a three-member Board of Supervisors elected at large . Current supervisors include Ann McDonough, Wayne Kenniker and Harley Pothoff (chairperson). They meet
915-459: Is part of the Dubuque, Iowa , Metropolitan Statistical Area . The population was 4,477 at the time of the 2020 census , up from 4,035 in 2000. Dyersville was laid out in 1851. It was named for early landowner James Dyer (1820-1864). Dyer immigrated from Banwell , England and established a hotel, The Clarendon, in 1857. His sons, James Andrew Dyer with 6th Iowa Cavalry Regiment and Henry Andrew Dyer with 21st Iowa Infantry Regiment , served in
976-1443: Is within Iowa's 1st congressional district , represented by Ashley Hinson (R) in the U.S. House of Representatives . Dyersville, and all of Iowa, are represented by U.S. senators Chuck Grassley (R) and Joni Ernst (R). The U.S. Postal Service operates the Dyersville Post Office. All public school students living in Dyersville are zoned to schools in the Western Dubuque Community School District . Elementary school students attend Dyersville Elementary School (in Dyersville) for grades K-5. Dyersville Elementary opened in 2011. As of 2020 it has about 292 students. Middle school students are zoned to Drexler Middle School (in Farley ), and high school students are zoned to Western Dubuque High School in Epworth . Dyersville also has private schools. Parochial school students attend St. Francis Xavier Elementary School for grades PreK-6 (enrollment 420), then go to Beckman Catholic High School for grades 7-12 (enrollment 280), both of which are in Dyersville. These schools are affiliated with
1037-477: The Dubuque Packing Company , unemployment soared. In one month of 1982, Dubuque County had 23% unemployment, the highest in the nation. The county experienced huge population losses during this time, as workers left the area. It would not fully recover from this until the late 1990s, when the economy diversified, shifting away from manufacturing, and toward various service-related establishments. The county
1098-452: The Iowa House of Representatives . At the federal level, Peosta is located within Iowa's 1st congressional district , represented by Ashley Hinson (R) in the U.S. House of Representatives . Peosta, and all of Iowa, are represented by U.S. Senators Chuck Grassley (R) and Joni Ernst (R). Peosta's longitude and latitude coordinates in decimal form are 42.449157, -90.846420. According to
1159-629: The Roman Catholic Church , and are a part of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Dubuque . The municipal public library is the James Kennedy Public Library. In 1956 the city council proposed a standalone library to replace the collection at city hall, and on September 11, 1959 it was dedicated. In 1970 a children's library area was placed in a former fire station. The current library was formally named after its benefactor on March 1, 2001 and broke ground on April 1, 2001. Dyersville
1220-508: The U.S. state of Iowa . As of the 2020 census , the population was 99,266, making it the eighth-most populous county in Iowa. The county seat is Dubuque . The county is named for Julien Dubuque , the first European settler of Iowa. Dubuque County comprises the Dubuque, IA Metropolitan Statistical Area . Dubuque County is named for French trader Julien Dubuque , the first European settler of Iowa, and an early lead mining pioneer in what
1281-518: The United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 1.97 square miles (5.10 km), all land. Peosta is home to a large and growing industrial park. The city's manufacturing , warehousing , and shipping companies form the main part of the economy. Most of the companies in the city are relatively new, which has led to a significant number of commuters driving to Peosta's employers from Dubuque, Asbury, or Dyersville . Some of
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#17330853363211342-706: The United States Civil War . The 1989 movie Field of Dreams was filmed at a farm near Dyersville. The ballpark , now named for the movie , hosted the Major League Baseball game between the Chicago White Sox and the New York Yankees (broadcast live as MLB at Field of Dreams ) on August 12, 2021. It had been scheduled for 2020, but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic . The park hosted
1403-420: The election for U.S. House of Representatives for Iowa's 1st congressional district . Tertiary education: K-12 school districts include: As of 2022 , Dubuque County has a large percentage of Catholic residents. Dubuque County is divided into eighteen townships : Dyersville, Iowa Dyersville is a city in eastern Delaware County and western Dubuque County in the U.S. state of Iowa . It
1464-579: The poverty line , including 1.7% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over. All public school students living in Peosta are zoned to schools in the Western Dubuque Community School District . Elementary school students are zoned to Peosta Elementary School (in Peosta) for grades K-4. Middle school students are zoned to Drexler Middle School in Farley , and high school students are zoned to Western Dubuque High School , in nearby Epworth . Like many other rural communities in Iowa, Peosta also has
1525-617: The 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at 9:00 a.m. in the Dubuque County Courthouse . The current county attorney is Scott Nelson, who succeeded C.J. May in 2023. The current county auditor is Kevin Dragotto, who succeeded Denise Dolan in 2021. The current county treasurer is Michael Clasen, who succeeded Eric Steirman in 2022 The county sheriff's office provides law enforcement services for unincorporated areas of Dubuque County, as well as providing courthouse security, operating
1586-401: The City of Dubuque, and Cottingham & Butler. Dubuque County has, in recent years, enjoyed job growth, low unemployment, and the rapid expansion of business and commerce. Alongside these positives, the county is beginning to see a growing population, as well. Up from a recent low of 86,403 in 1990, the population is now about 97,000 and growing. This can be seen especially in the West Side of
1647-422: The City of Dubuque, and in nearby Asbury and Peosta. This fact is especially significant, considering that all of the counties surrounding Dubuque County have fewer people now than they did in 1900, with the exception of Grant County, Wisconsin. Dubuque County was historically Democratic and supported every Democratic Party Presidential candidate from John F. Kennedy to Barack Obama , with President Obama winning
1708-550: The Dakotas was transferred to the newly created Fayette County in this action. Dubuque County became a part of Iowa Territory upon its creation on July 4, 1838. In 1858, Saint Francis Catholic Church was established in Dubuque County. In the 1980s, the farm crisis set in, and devastated large sections of the Midwest, including Dubuque County. Since the area was heavily dependent on agriculture-related industries like Deere and Company and
1769-459: The Mississippi River have many steep hills, bluffs, and ravines. Also, the eastern portion is more heavily wooded than the west, which is mostly rolling farmland. Dubuque County is widely known for its impressive bluffs along the Mississippi River, which run along the entire length of the county's riverbanks. These form part of Iowa's Coulee Region , otherwise known as the Driftless Area. During
1830-694: The Sixth Legislative Assembly of Michigan Territory held in September 1834, the Iowa District was divided into two counties by running a line due west from the lower end of Rock Island in the Mississippi River . The territory north of this line (which started just south of the present-day Davenport ) was named Dubuque County, and all south of it was Demoine County [sic] . Thus, at that time Dubuque County nominally included not only much of what
1891-426: The age of 18 living with them, 55.3% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.2% were non-families. 29.9% of households were one person and 14.2% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.94. The median age was 40.6 years. 24.6% of residents were under
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1952-400: The age of 18 living with them, 56.80% were married couples living together, 8.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.40% were non-families. 26.70% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.07. 25.60% of the population were under
2013-525: The age of 18 living with them, 75.3% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.5% were non-families. 14.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.92 and the average family size was 3.24. Age/gender spread: 34.9% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 38.2% from 25 to 44, 14.7% from 45 to 64, and 6.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
2074-443: The age of 18, 10.20% from 18 to 24, 27.20% from 25 to 44, 22.30% from 45 to 64, and 14.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 94.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.30 males. The median household income was $ 39,582 and the median family income was $ 48,742. Males had a median income of $ 31,977 versus $ 22,309 for females. The per capita income for
2135-491: The age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.4% were from 25 to 44; 24.6% were from 45 to 64; and 19.6% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.5% male and 51.5% female. At the 2000 census there were 4,035 people, 1,578 households, and 1,117 families living in the city. The population density was 878.1 inhabitants per square mile (339.0/km ). There were 1,669 housing units at an average density of 363.2 per square mile (140.2/km ). The racial makup of
2196-473: The city was $ 17,195. About 4.6% of families and 4.8% of the population were below the poverty line , including 5.5% of those under the age of 18 and 8.4% of those 65 and older. Dyersville's current mayor is Jeff Jacque. Dyersville is represented by Senator Pam Jochum (D-Dubuque) in the Iowa Senate , and Representative Shannon Lundgren (R-Peosta) in the Iowa House of Representatives . At the federal level, it
2257-506: The city was 50.9% male and 49.1% female. As of the census of 2010, there were 1,377 people, 438 households, and 369 families residing in the city. The population density was 699.0 inhabitants per square mile (269.9/km). There were 456 housing units at an average density of 231.5 per square mile (89.4/km). The racial makeup of the city was 96.9% White , 2.0% African American , 0.1% Native American , 0.1% Asian , and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of
2318-433: The city was 93.3% White , 2.7% Black or African American , 0.1% Native American , 0.7% Asian , 0.0% Pacific Islander , 0.3% from other races and 2.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino persons of any race comprised 1.5% of the population. Of the 630 households, 52.1% of which had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.6% were married couples living together, 5.7% were cohabitating couples, 14.6% had
2379-507: The city was 98.71% White, 0.45% African American, 0.17% Pacific Islander, 0.12% Asian, 0.05% from other races, and 0.50% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.45%. Of the 1,578 households 35.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.0% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.2% were non-families. 25.7% of households were one person and 13.2% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size
2440-426: The city. The population density was 482.9 inhabitants per square mile (186.4/km). There were 223 housing units at an average density of 165.4 per square mile (63.9/km). The racial makeup of the city was 98.92% White , 0.15% African American , 0.31% Asian , and 0.61% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.77% of the population. There were 223 households, out of which 49.8% had children under
2501-407: The city. The population density was 720.8 inhabitants per square mile (278.3/km ). There were 1,808 housing units at an average density of 321.1 per square mile (124.0/km ). The racial makup of the city was 97.6% White, 0.9% African American, 0.2% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3%. Of the 1,700 households 29.4% had children under
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2562-516: The county by over 20 points in 2008. In 2016, it was narrowly won by Donald Trump , who became the first Republican to win the county since President Eisenhower in 1956. Trump won the county again in 2020, by a larger margin. In the 2022 elections , the county continued to trend rightward, with Republican governor Kim Reynolds winning reelection by a margin of over 16 points. The county additionally voted for Republican Chuck Grassley in U.S. Senate election and for Republican Ashley Hinson in
2623-640: The county jail, and performing civil procedures. The Sheriff's Department is located at the Dubuque City/County Law Enforcement Center. The department shares facilities and other resources with the Dubuque Police Department . The county borders on Illinois and Wisconsin , and is bounded on the northeast by the Mississippi River . According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 617 square miles (1,600 km ), of which 608 square miles (1,570 km )
2684-401: The county was $ 19,600. About 4.90% of families and 7.80% of the population were below the poverty line , including 7.80% of those under age 18 and 11.00% of those age 65 or over. Historically, Dubuque County's economy was driven by heavy industry, including, among others, Deere and Company , and the now-defunct Dubuque Packing Company . However, within the last 20 years, and especially within
2745-506: The county was 97.07% White , 0.86% Black or African American , 0.15% Native American , 0.58% Asian , 0.09% Pacific Islander , 0.50% from other races , and 0.76% from two or more races. 1.19% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 2005 estimates by the census indicated that Dubuque had a population that identified itself as being 95.5% non-Hispanic white, 1.3% African American, 0.7% Asian and 1.5% Latino. There were 33,690 households, of which 33.10% had children under
2806-408: The county: The City of Dubuque and other towns in the county also operate public park systems of their own. (see Parks in Dubuque , Iowa ) The 2020 census recorded a population of 99,266 in the county, with a population density of 160.6862/sq mi (62.04130/km ). There were 42,630 housing units of which 39,891 were occupied. The 2010 census recorded a population of 93,653 in the county, with
2867-499: The larger employers in the city include: Berry Plastics, First Gear, Mi-T-M, Bodine Electric, and Colony Brands . Also, Northeast Iowa Community College employs hundreds of people at its Peosta Campus. As of the census of 2020, there were 1,908 people, 630 households, and 505 families residing in the city. The population density was 767.6 inhabitants per square mile (296.4/km). There were 656 housing units at an average density of 263.9 per square mile (101.9/km). The racial makeup of
2928-488: The last 10 years, the economy has diversified a great deal. Now, alongside manufacturing, which still employs thousands of workers, many county residents work in the tourism/gaming, health care, education, publishing, and financial service sectors. The county's economy is largely centered around business and industry within the City of Dubuque. With the exception of industrial areas in Cascade, Dyersville, and Peosta, almost all of
2989-472: The last ice age, much of the Mississippi Valley near Dubuque County was bypassed by glacial flows, which flattened the surrounding land in eastern Illinois, Wisconsin, and western Iowa, leaving the Driftless Area unusually rugged. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources administers 3 park and preserve areas in the county: The Dubuque County Conservation Board administers 11 park and recreation areas in
3050-450: The population. Of the 1,840 households, 29.2% of which had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.5% were married couples living together, 5.6% were cohabitating couples, 24.0% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present and 16.8% had a male householder with no spouse or partner present. 35.7% of all households were non-families. 30.4% of all households were made up of individuals, 14.1% had someone living alone who
3111-438: The population. There were 438 households, of which 61.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.9% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 15.8% were non-families. 11.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
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#17330853363213172-557: The rest of the county is rural and agriculturally driven. Some of the key industries in Dubuque County include: Deere and Company, Eagle Window & Door Co., Flexsteel Industries, Mi-T-M Corp., A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co., Klauer Mfg., Georgia-Pacific , and Swiss Valley Farms, among others. Besides industry, large numbers of people work for the Dubuque Community School District , Mercy Medical Center - Dubuque , Medical Associates , Finley Hospital , Prudential Financial ,
3233-564: The second and fourth Tuesday of the month at the Peosta Community Centre. Peosta has three city departments: Public Safety (police and fire ), Public Works , and Parks & Recreation. The Parks & Recreation Dept. operates the Peosta Community Centre and Peosta's city park. In the Iowa General Assembly , Peosta is represented by Senator Carrie Koelker (R) in the Iowa Senate , and Representative Shannon Lundgren (R) in
3294-639: The second game in the series, between the Chicago Cubs and the Cincinnati Reds on August 11, 2022. Dyersville is located at 42°28′53″N 91°7′15″W / 42.48139°N 91.12083°W / 42.48139; -91.12083 (42.481316, -91.120967), along the North Fork of the Maquoketa River . According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 5.64 square miles (14.61 km ), of which 5.63 square miles (14.58 km )
3355-477: Was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.07. 28.0% are under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 18.5% from 45 to 64, and 17.7% 65 or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.8 males. The median household income was $ 38,469 and the median family income was $ 45,625. Males had a median income of $ 29,674 versus $ 21,312 for females. The per capita income for
3416-430: Was 3.14 and the average family size was 3.46. The median age in the city was 30.2 years. 38.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 35.8% were from 25 to 44; 16.1% were from 45 to 64; and 4.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.7% male and 51.3% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 651 people, 223 households, and 183 families residing in
3477-407: Was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.9 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 56,250, and the median income for a family was $ 56,797. Males had a median income of $ 38,500 versus $ 23,516 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 17,499. About 1.2% of families and 1.7% of the population were below
3538-414: Was 65 years old or older. The median age in the city was 40.4 years. 26.8% of the residents were under the age of 20; 4.8% were between the ages of 20 and 24; 23.0% were from 25 and 44; 25.0% were from 45 and 64; and 20.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.8% male and 51.2% female. At the 2010 census there were 4,058 people, 1,700 households, and 1,102 families living in
3599-480: Was chartered in 1833 as the first city in Iowa. The establishment of the City of Dubuque in 1833 led to large-scale settlement of the surrounding area. This was greatly encouraged by the Roman Catholic Church, which sent priests, bishops, and nuns to establish churches in the unpopulated countryside. Primarily, Irish and German (many of whom were Catholic) immigrants came to the region. At an extra session of
3660-439: Was only when the city's industrial park began to flourish in the 1990s that the population began to soar. Peosta grew from 128 people in 1990 to over 1,300 today, and it continues to climb rapidly. This 1000% growth in 20 years has helped attract new businesses and services to Peosta as well. The city now boasts two elementary schools, its own community center, hotel, church , industrial park and expanding neighborhoods. Peosta has
3721-465: Was reportedly named "Potosa". For most of its history, and even as recently as 1990, Peosta was a quiet rural town of approximately 100 people. A post office opened in Peosta in 1858. The groundwork for later growth was laid in the 1960s, when the new four-lane U.S. Route 20 opened along the city's southern edge, providing quick access to Dubuque. The city was also aided by the opening of Northeast Iowa Technical Institute (later NICC) in 1979. However, it
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