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The Dubuque Racing Association Ltd. OUR MISSION BOARD OF DIRECTORS 6 (DRA) has been a vital part of the Dubuque Racing Association through its gaming and ECONOMIC IMPACT 8. community since its inception in 1985. entertainment facilities provides for social, economic and VETERAN’S MEMORIAL PARK 10. The DRA is operated by a volunteer board community betterment and lessens the burden of Dubuque comprised of 21 directors who work city and area government, while contributing to the growth and STEEPLE SQUARE 12. together to guide operations of Q Casino. viability of Dubuque area tourism. GREATER DUBUQUE 14. DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION The DRA holds the license for casino gaming operations of Q, and is the COMPLETE GRANT RECIPIENT LIST 16.

co-licensee for the Diamond Jo Casino. DUBUQUE REGIONAL 18. HUMANE SOCIETY

While much of the money wagered at OUR VISION TRI-STATE MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDERS 20. Q Casino goes right back to the players The Dubuque Racing Association is a dynamic community DUBUQUE MAIN STREET, LTD. 22. themselves when they cash in their resource, acting as a catalyst to enhance the quality of life and winnings, the DRA distributes 100 percent financial well-being of the Tri-state community by operating LORAS COLLEGE 24.

of winnings after expenses with 50 a model gaming facility which is a premier growth-oriented, GALENA AREA EMS DISTRICT 26. percent going to area charities and 50 diversified, tourism destination. HILLS & DALES 28. percent going to the City of Dubuque. 2018 MARINE CORPS LEAGUE 30. 4 Annual Report 2018 Dubuque Racing Association Dubuque Racing Association Annual Report 2018 5

Thanks to the success of the “Q” and “Diamond Jo” Casinos, through the collective efforts of over more than 700 fantastic employees, in In 2018, Q Casino offered many new products and amenities to our customers including a newly For the past two years I have had the privilege resources that the 2018 we will be able to distribute Grants Awards to over 140 charitable renovated restaurant, newly renovated hotel, and new games on our casino floor. We also of serving as the Chair of the Dubuque Racing continued to build on the success of our Back Water Stage concerts. With just three years of organizations throughout the Tri State Area. The funding provided DRA has so wisely the outdoor concert series under our belts, we’re proud to have welcomed over 45,000 guests to these organizations primarily will help ease their financial burden Association Ltd. Board of Directors. I have had the reinvested in our to experience some of the hottest entertainment in the Dubuque-area. and affords the opportunity to serve the needs of our collective opportunity to observe firsthand how this dedicated community. communities. team of volunteers has wisely invested the proceeds I’m grateful to be part of a team that is dedicated to making Q Casino a premier destination. from gaming to make the Greater Dubuque area a As a Federal 501(c)(4) Non for Profit Organization, the DRA participates The DRA Board Together with the Diamond Jo, we are proud to contribute to the success of the DRA. community of choice for all of our citizens. in other charitable donations beyond the Grants awarding process. of Directors Brian Rakestraw The DRA also manages The Q Casino, which last year had an economic proudly serves General Manager :: Q Casino impact of $11.1 million to the State of Iowa and $7.9 million to the City From the recently announced investment of you and we are As Diamond Jo celebrates 25 years of gaming and entertainment, we reflect on our winning and County of Dubuque. It is our goal and mission to help lessen the $3.4 million to create a world class veteran’s memorial all better for it. partnership with Dubuque Racing Association and decades of our shared vision which burden of Government. on Schmitt Island to the $52.5 million that has been ultimately lead to Dubuque’s success as the gaming destination it is today.

Rick Dickinson I want to thank the staff of Q Casino and the contributed to charitable organizations in the Tri-State Our partnership with Dubuque Racing Association is an impactful, positive force in our Board Chair community. Together we are among the top 10 employers in the Dubuque area and we Diamond Jo Casino for their hard work and area since 1985, the DRA has played a critical role in continue to attract nearly 2 million visitors to our community each year. dedication, the DRA Board of Directors for their creating this “Masterpiece on the Mississippi”. guidance, and the loyalty of our patrons. Together, Thanks to the management, staff and customers of We are grateful for the continued loyalty of our patrons, our team’s commitment to we continue to make Dubuque Area a great excellence and our outstanding partnership with Dubuque Racing Association. both the Q and Diamond Jo casinos for providing the place to Work, Live, and Play. Wendy Rundy Vice President & General Manager :: Diamond Jo Casino Jesús Avilés :: President & CEO Q Casino & Dubuque Racing Association 6 Annual Report 2018 Dubuque Racing Association Dubuque Racing Association Annual Report 2018 7

PAST PRESIDENTS 2018 EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

1985 TERRY HARRMANN RICK DICKINSON CHAIR GARY DOLPHIN 1ST VICE CHAIR 1986-88 BOB GINTER DOUG HORSTMANN * 2ND VICE CHAIR 1989-90 DAVE CLEMENS DAN KRUSE * MEMBER AT LARGE 1991 BOB GINTER BARB O’HEA MEMBER AT LARGE AMBER STADEL * TREASURER 1992-93 NORMA DENLINGER LORI THIELEN SECRETARY 1994 TERRY HARRMANN RUSTY KNIGHT PAST CHAIR 1995 LARRY CREMER MIKE VAN MILLIGEN CITY MANAGER 1996 RON HERRIG 2018 BOARD OF DIRECTORS 1997-98 JIM HECKMANN MAYOR ROY BUOL KEVIN LYNCH 1999-2000 DAN HAMMEL MIKE DONAHUE EMILY MCCREADY RON HERRIG RITA MOHR 2001-02 SCOTT ZARTMAN RIC JONES JAKE RIOS 2003-04 ANGELA SIMON DARYL KLEIN * PAULA WOLF 2005-06 NICK SCHRUP HAROLD KNUTSEN SCOTT ZARTMAN 2007-08 JOHN SCHMIDT DRA GRANT COMMITTEE 2009-10 DAN KRUSE The DRA Grant Committee is comprised of five anonymous board 2011-12 LORI THIELEN members who are responsible for reviewing and scoring over 200 grant applications annually. The committee considers each unique 2013-14 PAT CRAHAN application on a case-by-case basis. Applications are scored in five 2015-16 RUSTY KNIGHT areas: nature of need, strength of organization, funding alternatives, recognition of funding, and benefit to Iowans. In 2018, 145 area 2017-18 RICK DICKINSON charitable organizations were awarded over $1.2 million. * Not pictured 8 Annual Report 2018 Dubuque Racing Association Dubuque Racing Association Annual Report 2018 9

GREYHOUND UNITED WAY $75,000 DUBUQUE COUNTY $248,933 PURSES $1,000,000

STATE OF IOWA $11,155,644 GREATER DUBUQUE DEVELOPMENT CITY OF DUBUQUE $7,654,355 CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS $387,500 $2,343,114 10 Annual Report 2018 VETERAN’S MEMORIAL PARK $3,400,000

Honor. Respect. Reverence. Peace.

Honor. Respect. Reverence. Peace. The with RDG Planning and Design has impact and messaging, providing visitors words of our veterans describing a place developed a plan to beautify, expand, and with an experience that is both active and honoring our veterans. Those words reimagine this destination, transforming reflective. have given rise to the development of a it into a world-class memorial. The goal is memorial intended to inspire, inform and to honor veterans, specifically those from Funded solely by the DRA, Veteran’s venerate. Dubuque and the tri-state region who have Memorial Park will become a year round sacrificed for their nation, community and destination and provide tri-state veterans Chaplain Schmitt Island is currently home family. Existing elements will be utilized with a world-class landmark. A landmark to a powerful veteran’s memorial but and repurposed along with new features. inspired by their words: Honor. Respect. the potential exists for much more. The Colorful landscaping and state of the art Reverence. Peace. Dubuque Racing Association in partnership lighting will add to the memorials overall Annual Report 2018 13 STEEPLE SQUARE $250,000 T hrough a five year commitment

Steeple Square continues their work life! centers, a through street to seamlessly on saving an historic icon, the former The next phase of the Steeple Square accommodate traffic, a fun playscape area, St. Mary’s Church, and revitalizing a project is focused on the Marita Theisen and a beautiful green space and walkway neighborhood. Childcare Center, which will serve up to to welcome neighborhood residents and 72 children beginning in August. This visitors. The Dubuque Racing Association In the past year, they are proud to have childcare center fills a critical need is proud to be a sponsor for the campus completed renovation of the steeple, for businesses and residents in the area. beautifully copper-clad by installing a Washington Street neighborhood. gold-plated replica of the original cross. Still to come . . . updates to the event Subtle lighting serves as a beacon of In conjunction with the childcare center center, including a vocational training area welcome in the neighborhood. With the being completed, sitework construction where participants will be able to obtain clocks chiming and the bells ringing once has also begun. The campus center will certification in various skill areas . . . again, the campus hub has truly come to provide parking for the childcare and event continuing the mission! 14 Annual Report 2018 GREATER DUBUQUE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION $2,562,500 Big Life, Small City

Thanks to the generous support from the Dubuque Racing Association, technology and a community marketing effort to reach them. The “Big Life, neighborhoods of Dubuque. The initiative brings together both the public Greater Dubuque Development Corporation is driving positive change through Small City. You’re Home in Dubuque” campaign targets early- to mid-career and private sector to accomplish objectives based on three priorities—the initiatives that upskill talent, attract workforce, and revitalize our community. professionals through social media advertising and a website that connects removal of slum and blight rental housing and rehabilitation of properties Opportunity Dubuque is a collaborative, industry-driven job training newcomers to must-have information about the community. It also employs to affordable, single-family homeownership; the identification and pursuit of program developed in partnership with Northeast Iowa Community College. a web-based analytics tool that allows employers to work with Greater the redevelopment of commercial and industrial properties; and the pursuit This program upskills individuals who achieve short-term certificates Dubuque Development to pull a customized list of qualified talent from of infrastructure improvements that enable new business to develop and in 22 disciplines developed in response to employers’ needs. Since the outside the Dubuque region based on skillset, education level, alma mater, existing business to reinvest in the North End. In time, this initiative will program’s start in 2012, 595 students have completed training and gone on to and more. Employers are then provided “Big Life, Small City” recruitment empower the citizens and bolster the economy of this vital neighborhood. employment or continuing education. and relocation materials that showcase the Greater Dubuque area to these These kinds of investments in our community are made possible thanks to In 2019, Greater Dubuque Development enacted a targeted strategy to potential newcomers. the generosity of the Dubuque Racing Association. attract and welcome people from outside the region, utilizing cutting-edge Dubuque’s True North is bringing revitalization to the North End 16 Annual Report 2018 Dubuque Racing Association Dubuque Racing Association Annual Report 2018 17

ORGANIZATION GRANT ORGANIZATION GRANT ORGANIZATION GRANT ORGANIZATION GRANT ORGANIZATION GRANT ORGANIZATION GRANT

America's River Corporation $15,000 City of Holy Cross $2,539 Dubuque County Fair Association $11,080 Future Farmers Of America State Associations & $5,000 Monticello Middle School $5,000 St. Patrick Church Dubuque $5,000 Local Chapter American Legion Farley $3,000 City of Hopkinton Emergency Medical Services $5,000 Dubuque County Firefighters Association $5,816 Mt Pleasant Home $5,000 St. Stephen Food Bank $12,500 Galena Area Emergency Medical Service District $10,000 American Red Cross $10,000 City of Luxemburg $7,500 Dubuque County Historical Society $20,000 National Education Center for Agricultural Safety $7,000 Stonehill Franciscan Services $3,700 Galena-Jo Daviess County Historical Society $2,500 AMVETS Post 62 Andrew $2,500 City of New Vienna $3,000 Dubuque Food Pantry $5,000 Northeast Iowa Community College Foundation Inc $6,000 Substance Abuse Services Center $4,484 Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois $10,000 Amvets, Post 13, Dubuque County $1,415 City of Peosta $2,000 Dubuque Jaycees $20,000 Northeast Iowa Council, Boy Scouts of America $8,000 Sunnycrest Manor Auxiliary $10,000 Grand Opera House $7,000 Aquin Catholic Elementary School $4,000 City of Rickardsville $2,500 Dubuque Main Street, Ltd. $10,000 Northeast Iowa School of Music $2,732 The Children at Home Program $3,000 Hillcrest Family Services $25,000 Aquin Little Angels $1,894 City of Sherrill $3,763 Dubuque Mercy Health Foundation $5,000 Opening Doors $5,000 The Friends of The Dubuque County Library $10,000 Hills & Dales $25,000 Area Residential Care $12,500 Clarke University $15,000 Dubuque Museum of Art $15,000 Operation: New View Community Action Agency $3,275 The Salvation Army $10,000 Hodan Community Services, Inc $5,000 Asbury Community Fire Department $5,000 Colts Youth Organization $5,000 Dubuque Policemens Protective Association $2,600 Potosi Rescue Squad $2,500 Tri State Independent Blind Society $18,000 Holy Family Schools $28,320 Beckman Catholic High School $5,000 Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque $3,000 Dubuque Regional Humane Society $15,000 Potosi School District $4,500 TRI-STATE MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDERS $25,000 Holy Ghost-Immaculate Conception School $1,500 Bell Tower Productions $4,000 Community Foundation of Jackson County $4,000 Dubuque Soccer Alliance $5,000 Rising Star Theatre Company $7,000 Tri-State Vietnam Veterans Association Inc $6,195 Iowa Legal Aid $7,000 Bellevue Community School District $2,000 Community Foundation Of Jo Daviess County $1,000 Dubuque Symphony Orchestra $10,000 Riverview Center $13,610 Two By Two Character Development $5,000 Iowa Special Olympics Inc. $25,000 Bellevue Fire Department $4,500 Creative Adventure Lab $10,000 DuRide $3,000 Sacred Heart School, Maquoketa $3,987 United Churches of Galena Food Pantry $5,000 Junior Achievement of The Heartland $3,153 Bernard Community Fire Association $3,500 Dickeyville Rescue Squad $2,500 Dyersville Farmers Community Fire Department $2,000 Safe Haven Humane Society of Jo Daviess County $3,500 United Way of Dubuque Area Tri-States $15,000 La Motte Community Fire Department Inc $2,000 Boys and Girls Club of Greater Dubuque $10,000 Divine Word College $3,000 East Dubuque District Library $3,900 Seton Catholic School Epworth $4,000 University of Dubuque $5,000 Loras College $16,918 Camp Albrecht Acres of The Midwest $5,000 Dubuque Arboretum Association, Inc. $10,000 East Dubuque Elementary School $4,200 Shannon Elementary School $2,379 UW-Platteville Foundation Inc $2,500 Make-A-Wish Foundation of Iowa $15,000 Camp Courageous of Iowa $15,000 Dubuque Area Convention & Visitors Bureau $5,250 East Dubuque Volunteer Fire Department $4,000 Southwest Health Center $15,000 Veteran's Freedom Center $5,000 Maquoketa Community High School $2,500 Cardinal Elementary School $2,000 Dubuque Area Labor Harvest $12,500 Epworth Community Volunteer Firemen $3,000 Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Foundation Inc $4,000 Visiting Nurse Association $5,000 Maquoketa Middle School $2,500 Carnegie Stout Public Library Foundation $10,000 Dubuque Arts Council $5,000 Every Child Every Promise $6,000 Southwestern Wisconsin Community Action Program Inc $5,000 Western Dubuque CCSD $46,000 Marine Corps League $5,000 Cascade Economic Development Corp $3,000 Dubuque Childrens Zoo Boosters $2,700 Farley Volunteer Fire Department $2,500 Southwestern Wisconsin Community Schools $5,000 Wisconsin Badger Camp Inc $8,000 Marquette High School $2,500 Cascade Volunteer Fire Department $5,000 Dubuque Chorale, Inc. $5,000 Fennimore Middle/High School $1,878 SS. Andrew Thomas School Potosi $1,844 Marys Inn Maternity home $5,000 Centralia-Peosta Community Fire Department $3,000 Dubuque Community Ice & Recreation Center Inc $25,000 Finley Health Foundation Inc $5,000 St. Francis Xavier School Dyersville $3,500 Mental Health America of Dubuque County $10,000 City of Asbury $8,000 Dubuque Community School District $154,000 Four Mounds Foundation $15,000 St. John Lutheran Church $3,929 Miracle League Of Dubuque $20,000 City of East Dubuque $3,500 Dubuque Community YMCA/YWCA $10,000 Four Oaks of Dubuque $5,500 St. Mark Youth Enrichment $8,000 Monticello High School $2,500 City of Farley $7,000 Dubuque County Early Childhood $4,608 Friends of Maquoketa Caves $4,811 Annual Report 2018 19

Commercial Laundry Room ORGANIZATION GRANT

The Dubuque Regional Humane Society laundry rooms which included commercial Dubuque Regional Humane Society $15,000

(DRHS) is a nonprofit, open admission, no- washers and dryers. Safe Haven Humane Society of Jo Daviess County $3,500 kill animal resource center, who provides critical medical and behavioral interventions The utilization of the commercial laundries ANIMAL WELFARE: $18,500 for over 2,700 lost, abandoned, surrendered has dramatically reduced resources allowing or rescued companion animals annually. staff more time to invest efforts into An integral part of the care they provide is working with and caring for the animals, the element of comfort and security for the interacting with adopters, providing human animals while on their pathway to a new education and creating a welcoming home. At DRHS comfort and security is most environment at their campus. The elevated recognizable in clean soft blankets, plush ability of the DRHS to enhance the well- toys, and cozy beds. This translates into being of the animals in their care while heaps of laundry which is more efficiently making strides towards sustainability and effectively managed with a commercial is truly a testament to the generosity, laundry setup. In 2018, with the help of a thoughtfulness, and impact of the DRA’s $15,000 DRA Grant, the DRHS renovated two longstanding support.

DUBUQUE REGIONAL HUMANE SOCIETY

Grant Award for 2018 $15,000 Total Grant Awards $299,537 Annual Report 2018 21

Nort h Dubuque Recreational Area ORGANIZATION GRANT

The Tri-State Mountain Bike Riders (TMBR) In the spring of 2018, TMBR was presented of the DRA. The trails created will pay Bell Tower Productions $4,000 provides funding, maintenance and project with an exciting opportunity to work dividends for years to come by creating Carnegie Stout Public Library Foundation $10,000 management for soft surface trails on with the Dubuque County Conservation exciting outdoor recreation opportunities City of Peosta $2,000 public property. The Dubuque Racing Board to create a park on a 137 acre parcel for local residents, increasing local Colts Youth Organization $5,000

Association has been a critical partner of land donated by John Deere. This tourism, and supporting economic Dubuque Arboretum Association, Inc. $10,000 in TMBR’s success. The DRA provided ambitious project included plans for a new development by making the area more Dubuque Area Convention & Visitors Bureau $5,250 a $5,000 grant to TMBR’s first project, service road and parking lot, a pavilion, attractive to a skilled workforce. The Dubuque Arts Council $5,000 installing trails at the Cloie Creek Park in restrooms, and 7 miles of soft surface creation of these trails has allowed Dubuque Chorale, Inc. $5,000

Asbury. In fact, the DRA contribution was trails, at an estimated cost of almost building of community through group Dubuque Community Ice & Recreation Center Inc $25,000 the first grant received by TMBR. Support $400,000. Once again the DRA was an rides, children’s races Dubuque Community YMCA/YWCA $10,000 from such a well respected community early supporter of the project, contributing and clinics, and other Dubuque County Early Childhood $4,608 organization helped our young group $25,000. Building on this foundation, outings. None of Dubuque County Fair Association $11,080 establish credibility and paved the way for funds were secured to complete the this would have been Dubuque County Historical Society $20,000 the success of the entire project. TMBR project, which will be known as the Proving possible without the Dubuque Museum of Art $15,000 was able to leverage this contribution to Grounds Recreation Area. support of the DRA. Dubuque Symphony Orchestra $10,000 raise nearly $50,000 to fully fund the trail Friends of Maquoketa Caves $4,811 system. Both TMBR and the Dubuque Community Galena-Jo Daviess County Historical Society $2,500

have benefitted greatly from the support Grand Opera House $7,000

Miracle League Of Dubuque $20,000

Rising Star Theatre Company $7,000 TRI-STATE MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDERS Tri-State Mountain Bike Riders (TMBR) $25,000

Grant Award for 2018 $25,000 ARTS, CULTURE & RECREATION: $208,248 Total Grant Awards $30,000 ORGANIZATION GRANT

America's River Corporation $15,000 Asbury Community Fire Department $5,000 Build A Bet ter Block + Potential on Central Cascade Economic Development Corp $3,000 Inspired by state workshop, Dubuque vacant storefronts with pop-up retail family friendly street fair, daily

Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque $3,000 Main Street (DMS) board members, shops, installing public art, recruiting lunch n’ learns, an invite only art

Community Foundation Of Jo Daviess County $1,000 staff and volunteers began planning a volunteers and inviting the community reception, a celebrity chef cook-off and

Dubuque Childrens Zoo Boosters $2,700 new initiative to transform one of the to participate in a wide range of a “glow stick” music concert.

Dubuque Jaycees $20,000 most neglected commercial districts events.

Dubuque Main Street, Ltd. $10,000 of downtown Dubuque. Build a Better At the end of the event, hundreds

Dubuque Soccer Alliance $5,000 Block (BABB) focused on one block of Committees were run almost of visitors had come to the event to

East Dubuque District Library $3,900 Central Avenue, a corridor holding one exclusively by volunteers; over 1,500 shop, eat and dance. They came to

East Dubuque Volunteer Fire Department $4,000 of the highest vacancy rates in the City, hours went into coordinating this have fun, meet their neighbors and

Every Child Every Promise $6,000 with a reputation for crime and without event. These volunteer stakeholders enjoy a part of Dubuque many had

The Friends of The Dubuque County Library $10,000 much economic prospect. Our mission included local business and property not visited in years. Most importantly,

St. John Lutheran Church $3,929 was to change that mindset. owners, artists, local community BABB achieved its primary objective of

St. Patrick Church Dubuque $5,000 leaders, City staff and even a few from presenting the area in a positive light CIVIC & COMMUNITY: $97,528 The goal of the project was to across the state. and showed the rest of the community create positive momentum for an there is Potential on Central. ORGANIZATION GRANT economically challenged portion of Six vacant storefronts were opened City of Asbury $8,000 Dubuque by creating vibrant temporary during the week and a full slate of City of East Dubuque $3,500 streetscape components, filling activities was coordinated, including a City of Farley $7,000

City of Holy Cross $2,539

City of Luxemburg $7,500

City of New Vienna $3,000 DUBUQUE MAIN STREET, LTD.

City of Rickardsville $2,500 City of Sherrill $3,763 Grant Award for 2018 $10,000 GOVERNMENTAL: $37,802 Total Grant Awards $205,108 Annual Report 2018 25

Heit kamp Planetarium Projector ORGANIZATION GRANT ORGANIZATION GRANT

This February, a new state-of-the- applications. The group has utilized a Aquin Catholic Elementary School $4,000 National Education Center for Agricultural Safety $7,000 art projector was unveiled at the number of other fundraising strategies Aquin Little Angels $1,894 Northeast Iowa Community College Foundation Inc $6,000

Heitkamp Planetarium at Loras as well, including online crowdsourcing, Beckman Catholic High School $5,000 Northeast Iowa School of Music $2,732

College as a result of the efforts of direct mailer, social media and hosting Bellevue Community School District $2,000 Potosi School District $4,500 five of the College’s Honors Program events in the planetarium. Cardinal Elementary School $2,000 Sacred Heart School, Maquoketa $3,987 students. Natalie Droeske, Audrey Clarke University $15,000 Seton Catholic School Epworth $4,000

Miller, Austin Kuchenbecker, Celia da In May 2018, the Dubuque Racing Community Foundation of Jackson County $4,000 Shannon Elementary School $2,379

Silva, and Jacob Till chose the task of Association awarded Loras College a Creative Adventure Lab $10,000 Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Foundation Inc $4,000 replacing the planetarium’s projector grant in the amount of $16,918 toward Divine Word College $3,000 Southwestern Wisconsin Community Schools $5,000 during their second year, a project the project. Through the support Dubuque Community School District $154,000 SS. Andrew Thomas School Potosi $1,844 proposed by Dr. Kristen Thompson, the of the DRA, Loras has been able to East Dubuque Elementary School $4,200 St. Francis Xavier School Dyersville $3,500 group’s mentor. After initial macro- provide resources to aid and enhance Fennimore Middle/High School $1,878 University of Dubuque $5,000 and micro-level research in which the the planetarium experience of Loras Future Farmers Of America State Associations & Local Chapter $5,000 UW-Platteville Foundation Inc $2,500 group learned about the history of the students and the community at large, Holy Family Schools $28,320 Western Dubuque CCSD $46,000 planetarium and a variety of projectors including the approximately 2,000 Holy Ghost-Immaculate Conception School $1,500 available for purchase, brainstorming visitors (mostly youth and families) who Junior Achievement of The Heartland $3,153 EDUCATION: $375,305 fundraising ideas along the way, they come to the facility annually. Loras College $16,918 set out working on several local grant Maquoketa Community High School $2,500

Maquoketa Middle School $2,500

Marquette High School $2,500 LORAS COLLEGE Monticello High School $2,500 Monticello Middle School $5,000 Grant Award for 2018 $16,918 Total Grant Awards $236,327 Annual Report 2018 27

Lucas 3 Chest Compression Project ORGANIZATION GRANT

Bellevue Fire Department $4,500 The Galena Area Emergency Medical In 2018, the DRA awarded Galena EMS Bernard Community Fire Association $3,500 Service District is the primary $10,000 towards the purchase of a Cascade Volunteer Fire Department $5,000 ambulance service for the Galena area Lucas 3 Chest Compression System. Centralia-Peosta Community Fire Department $3,000 and has the largest coverage area in This system is a portable lifesaving City of Hopkinton Emergency Medical Services $5,000 Jo Daviess County at over 170 square tool designed to overcome issues with Dickeyville Rescue Squad $2,500 miles. Their purpose is very simple, to chest compressions while doing CPR Dubuque County Firefighters Association $5,816 save lives. They provide emergency on patients when it’s determined their Dubuque Policemens Protective Association $2,600 medical care to citizens and visitors heart is not beating. Without support Dyersville Farmers Community Fire Department $2,000 to the district. Volunteer EMTs, First from organizations like the DRA, Galena Epworth Community Volunteer Firemen $3,000 Responders and Drivers respond to over EMS would be limited in providing life- Farley Volunteer Fire Department $2,500 650 calls a year consisting of medical saving patient care with the highest Galena Area Emergency Medical Service District $10,000 emergencies, traumatic injuries, and level of technology that is available. La Motte Community Fire Department Inc $2,000 structure fire standbys. Potosi Rescue Squad $2,500

Southwestern Wisconsin Community Action Program Inc $5,000

EMERGENCY SERVICES: $58,916

GALENA AREA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE DISTRICT

Grant Award for 2018 $10,000 Total Grant Awards $23,775 28 Annual Report 2018

ORGANIZATION GRANT ORGANIZATION GRANT Mission Impact “Expansion” Project

American Red Cross $10,000 Northeast Iowa Council, Boy Scouts of America $8,000 Hills & Dales is a not-for-profit human new living area allows for an additional

Area Residential Care $12,500 Opening Doors $5,000 services organization that provides ten people to now call Hills & Dales

Boys and Girls Club of Greater Dubuque $10,000 Operation: New View Community Action Agency $3,275 services to children and young adults “home.” With DRA funding, Hills & Dales

Camp Albrecht Acres of The Midwest $5,000 Riverview Center $13,610 with severe and profound mental and is able to provide a stable, safe, and

Camp Courageous of Iowa $15,000 Southwest Health Center $15,000 physical disabilities throughout Eastern supportive environment for more of our

Dubuque Area Labor Harvest $12,500 St. Mark Youth Enrichment $8,000 Iowa. Hills & Dales values a quality community’s most vulnerable citizens

Dubuque Food Pantry $5,000 St. Stephen Food Bank $12,500 of life that enhances dignity, upholds and their families.

Dubuque Mercy Health Foundation $5,000 Stonehill Franciscan Services $3,700 rights, and encourages choices by the

DuRide $3,000 Substance Abuse Services Center $4,484 individual. Since 1996, when the Jamie Barwick Hills

Finley Health Foundation Inc $5,000 Sunnycrest Manor Auxiliary $10,000 & Dales Foundation was established,

Four Mounds Foundation $15,000 The Children at Home Program $3,000 To accommodate the ever present the Dubuque Racing Association has

Four Oaks of Dubuque $5,500 The Salvation Army $10,000 need for service a new living area, contributed nearly $400,000 in grant

Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois $10,000 Tri State Independent Blind Society $18,000 Elaine’s Dream, was constructed with funding and has become Hills & Dales’

Hillcrest Family Services $25,000 Two By Two Character Development $5,000 2018 funding support. Elaine’s Dream, single largest organizational donor.

Hills & Dales $25,000 United Churches of Galena Food Pantry $5,000 named to honor the legacy of Hills & The mission to build meaningful

Hodan Community Services, Inc $5,000 United Way of Dubuque Area Tri-States $15,000 Dales foundress Elaine Barwick, used lives for individuals with disabilities

Iowa Legal Aid $7,000 Visiting Nurse Association $5,000 existing administrative spaces which would not be the same without the

Iowa Special Olympics Inc. $25,000 Wisconsin Badger Camp Inc $8,000 was remodeled and reconfigured. This transformational giving from the DRA!

Make-A-Wish Foundation of Iowa $15,000 HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: $388,068 Marys Inn Maternity home $5,000 Mental Health America of Dubuque County $10,000 HILLS & DALES Mt Pleasant Home $5,000 Grant Award for 2018 $25,000 Total Grant Awards $394,821 Annual Report 2018 31

Marine Corps League Detachment ORGANIZATION GRANT

American Legion Farley $3,000 101 Honor Guard Wardrobe AMVETS Post 62 Andrew $2,500 Amvets, Post 13, Dubuque County $1,415 The mission of the Marine Corp League is quite simple but very Marine Corps League $5,000 impactful, provide support to all branches of service in a time of Tri-State Vietnam Veterans Association Inc $6,195 need. The organization and it’s 20+ Honor Guard members provide a Veteran's Freedom Center $5,000 proper farewell at over 80 military funerals each year. This is a service VETERANS: $23,110 that family members of the deceased often describe as the most emotional during the final farewell to their loved one.

Through grants received by the Dubuque Racing Association, the Marine Corp League has been able to outfit their members in matching, formal attire, making that final farewell to their brothers and sisters one that is remembered.

MARINE CORPS LEAGUE

Grant Award for 2018 $5,000 Total Grant Awards $18,610 z $22,864,546