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…
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…
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…
Two individuals have been awarded memberships to the Key City Creative Center to develop their skills and training, thanks to a partnership between Dupaco Community Credit Union and the Dubuque maker space. Connie Fuerstenberg and Tina Sio, both of Dubuque, were…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
Your votes can make a difference. Dupaco has a unique opportunity for a $15,000 award to support one of our mission-aligned community partners – Steeple Square in Dubuque, Iowa. Steeple Square is a non-profit organization transforming the former St. Mary’s…
It’s the moment the thrifty have been waiting for: Garage sale season. The Dupaco Community-Wide Garage Sales kick off Saturday, April 29. With hundreds of hosts planning to participate, you can forgive the garage sale host newcomer for feeling a bit…
Nov. 15 is a day devoted to the notion that to give is to receive. Philanthropy Day recognizes the importance of giving back. “I think every act of giving counts—small or big,” says Carrie Culbertson, senior card services representative at…
Tami Paisley is proof positive of the power of partnerships. Thanks to a collaborative effort between Dupaco Community Credit Union and local nonprofit organizations, the single mother of two has traded her cramped apartment for the first home she’s ever…
