Newcomer Information

Make your move an easy one

Moving can be difficult. That's why we established our Newcomer Services Program, a helping hand to provide a direct connection to the information you need to simplify your move to the Greater Dubuque area.

Greater Dubuque Development's exclusive one-stop concierge services for newcomers will help make your transition to our community seamless. This program ensures that individuals and families who have chosen Dubuque are not only welcomed into the community, but also equipped with the knowledge needed to make the most of the experience.

Our free services include information on the following:

Employment opportunities: AccessDubuqueJobs.com
Personal tours of the community
Housing resources: rentals or property for sale
Distinctively Dubuque course: a free, interactive learning experience about our community
Education: pre-K through higher education
Child care
Utility information
Health care options
Worship opportunities
Recreational opportunities
Social and civic organizations
Information on services and businesses in the area
Questions you may have, but don't know who to ask

For more information regarding the newcomer services offered by Greater Dubuque Development or to arrange your personal tour of the city, contact Mandi Dolson, Director of Workforce Solutions, at 563.557.9049 or by email.

Free Community Tours

Get to know the area through a 90-minute driving tour of the community. Our friendly guides can answer your questions and introduce you and your family to your new home. Tours can be set up through employers or contact us to make your own arrangements!

Download Tour Request Form

Nelson Klavitter, Community Tour Guide