Learn how to apply for a makerspace scholarship
Curious about Dubuque’s collaborative makerspace? Find out how you can apply for a scholarship to get a one-year membership to the Key City Creative Center.
Forbes: Dupaco among best credit unions and banks
Forbes recently named Dupaco Community Credit Union one of the best credit unions in the U.S. Find out how the top banks and credit unions were rated.
How to price your garage sale items
Thinking about hosting a garage sale? There’s no time like the present! Dupaco Community Credit Union’s Community-Wide Garage Sales kick off Saturday, April 27, in Dubuque and Manchester, Iowa. MORE: Learn how to participate in one of Dupaco’s six Community-Wide…
How a garage sale can help you spark joy for others
Inspired to keep only the things that “spark joy,” people across the country are feverishly decluttering and organizing their homes—thanks to the new Netflix series, “Tidying Up With Marie Kondo.” Thrift stores from California to Florida have reported a surge…
Foundation-Supported Program a Miracle for Student
Health issues kept him in the hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit for his first 10 days. He missed several infant milestones. And while the health issues eventually subsided, school never came easy for Shawn—especially math—and he was set up with…
Dupaco explores revival of historic downtown building for Operations Center
Credit union reinvestment in its downtown roots would enhance member advocacy; attract and retain workforce; and boost community priorities. DUBUQUE, Iowa—Dupaco Community Credit Union will take another step in its exhaustive two-year search for a new operations center location…
5 Totally Free Things You Can Do to Support Your Local Economy
Supporting your local community is a positive thing—it builds relationships, it strengthens the local economy, and it makes your neighborhood a happier and healthier place to work and play. The most obvious way to support your surrounding community is with…
Winners Awarded Memberships to Key City Creative Center
Updated Dec. 2, 2019 Two individuals have been awarded memberships to the Key City Creative Center to develop their skills and training, thanks to a partnership between the Dupaco R.W. Hoefer Foundation, Dupaco Community Credit Union and the Dubuque makerspace.…
Dupaco seeks to boost lifetime incomes
On March 19, the Dubuque City Council approved an agreement with Dupaco to develop a program that will help people get better paying jobs. Dupaco’s objective is to create small-dollar “life loans” up to $10,000 to allow people who work…
Hoefers named Dubuque Telegraph Herald First Citizen Award recipients
First Citizen: Faith, humility, community guide Dubuque couple's local impact BY JEFF MONTGOMERY jeff.montgomery@thmedia.com Published by the Telegraph Herald on January 1, 2018 To many people, retirement provides an opportunity to relax and reflect, to take a breath and downshift.…
Young Dupaco member strives to lead life of philanthropy
A helpless feeling washed over 11-year-old Lauren Gehl when she learned of the devastation left by hurricanes Harvey and Irma earlier this year. “I usually watch the news at night, and I hated the helpless feeling I got when I saw…
Dupaco’s Steeple Square Project Wins $15,000 Award
The Steeple Square revitalization project in Dubuque’s historic Washington Neighborhood received a $15,000 lift, thanks to online voters. Dupaco asked for the public’s support for the project by way of online votes in its effort to win the Strong Communities Award, which…