CONTACT: Kathy Young Director of Grants 563-585-2971 [email protected] NEWS RELEASE MAY 21, 2019 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dubuque Racing Association announces 2019 Grant Recipients DUBUQUE, Iowa – The Dubuque Racing Association, a 501(c)(4) organization, announced grant awards totaling $1,125,422.82 to 129 area charitable organizations today at the Board of Directors meeting. Additionally, the DRA Board approved $303,294.48 for distribution via the new DRA Special Projects Grant. Further details on the DRA Specials Projects Grant will be announced in the coming weeks. The grants awarded ranged from $1,000 to $40,000. The average grant award was $8,724.21 with 31 organizations receiving full funding for their projects. Twenty-eight (28) schools or school districts received $297,815.52 or 26.5% of the grant money. Over 75% of the funds supported organizations within the City of Dubuque and 89% of the funds supported organizations within Dubuque County. The Dubuque Racing Association distributes funds from its operation annually. The annual disbursement resulted in the State of Iowa receiving $11,155,644 the City of Dubuque receiving $7,654,355 and Dubuque County receiving $248,933. Attached is a fact sheet and list of the 2019 grant award recipients. A complete listing of all grant recipients is also available at www.dradubuque.com. The Dubuque Racing Association (DRA) has been a vital part of the community since its inception in 1985. The DRA is operated by a volunteer board comprised of 21 directors who work together to guide operations at Q Casino. The DRA holds the license for casino-gaming operations of Q, and is the co- licensee for the Diamond Jo Casino. # # # 1855 GREYHOUND PARK RD. DUBUQUE, IA 52001 | 800.373.3647 | WWW.DRADUBUQUE.COM Dubuque Racing Association 2019 Award Fact Sheet - 129 organizations were awarded $1,125,422.82 - Organizations in Dubuque County were awarded 89% of the funds - Organizations in the City of Dubuque were awarded 75% of the funds - Organizations in Iowa were awarded 96.4% of the funds - Organizations in Illinois were awarded 0.5% of the funds - Organization in Wisconsin were awarded 3.1% of the funds The following communities received grants: Andrew 2 Dubuque 72 Monticello 5 Asbury 1 Dyersville 5 New Vienna 1 Bellevue 4 Epworth 2 Peosta 3 Benton 1 Farley 2 Platteville 4 Bernard 2 Galena 1 Potosi 1 Calmar 1 Hazel Green 2 Preston 1 Cascade 1 Holy Cross 2 Sherrill 2 Cuba City 1 Luxemburg 1 Worthington 2 Delhi 1 Manchester 1 Dodgeville 1 Maquoketa 7 Total DRA Disbursements: 2018 Since 1985 State of Iowa $11,155,644 $275,299,208 City of Dubuque $7,654,355 $200,012,089 Dubuque County $248,933 $8,418,775 Charities $2,343,114 $49,271,745 TOTAL $21,402,046 $533,001,817 1855 GREYHOUND PARK RD. DUBUQUE, IA 52001 | 800.373.3647 | WWW.DRADUBUQUE.COM 2019 Dubuque Racing Assocation Grant Awards 20 May 2019 Legal Name Project Title Award Amount American Legion Farley Flags for Fairview Cemetry $1,939.30 American National Red Cross Blood Services Vehicle $10,000.00 Americas River Corp Production Support $15,000.00 Amvets Request of Funds for AMVET Post #62 $3,769.00 Flooring Renovation Project Andrew Volunteer Firemen Inc C/O Jackie Regan Acquisition of a defibrillator for Andrew Fire $3,000.00 Department Area Residential Care Area Residential Care Residential Upgrade $10,000.00 Project Asbury Community Fire Department Jaws of Life $5,000.00 Beckman High School Auditorium Light Renovation $4,800.00 Bell Tower Production & Dinner Theater Free Summer Musical Program $13,000.00 Bellevue Community School District Light it Up! $1,000.00 Bellevue Fire Department Rescue - Thermal Imaging $3,000.00 Benton Fire Department Benton Fire Department Generator Program $2,000.00 Bernard Community Fire Service Association Of Face Masks for SCBA's (self contained $2,500.00 Bernard Iowa breathing apparatus) Bernard Rescue Unit Updated AED equipment; Zoll X Series $7,500.00 Monitor/Defibrillator Bi-County Ambulance Inc Safer Patient Handling $1,500.00 Boys and Girls Club of Greater Dubuque Expand cooking area in kitchen $12,104.25 Briggs Elementary School Briggs Elementary- School Bus 2 Way Safety $2,000.00 Radio Project Camp Albrecht Acres Of The Midwest Utility Tractor Replacement $15,000.00 Camp Courageous Of Iowa Camp Courageous Menster Cabin and Weepie $15,000.00 Medical Department Heating and Air Conditioning Project Cardinal Elementary School Cardinal Elementary- School Bus 2 Way $2,000.00 Safety Radio Project Carnegie Stout Public Library Foundation Picking Cotton - An All Community Reads $9,375.00 Carpenter Elementary School Books at My Fingertips $2,100.00 Cascade Economic Development Corporation Connecting People with Places $2,500.00 Centralia Peosta Community Fire Department Ambulance Equipment $1,500.00 City of Asbury Cloie Creek Park Security Cameras $5,000.00 1 Legal Name Project Title Award Amount City of Epworth Inclusive Playground $10,000.00 City of Luxemburg Park wellness and activities program $2,500.00 City of Maquoketa City of Maquoketa Grove Street Park $10,000.00 Playground City of Worthington Library Bookshelves $3,500.00 Clarke University Enhancing Security through Surveillance $10,000.00 Equipment on the Clarke Campus Colts Drum and Bugle Corps Mobile Kitchen Refrigeration $5,000.00 Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque Growing Impact through Cyber Security $15,000.00 Convivium Urban Farmstead A Green Parking Lot for Convivium Urban $20,000.00 Farmstead Matter Inc Art Lab Major Program Expansion $25,000.00 Crescent Community Health Center Diabetic Retinopathy Screening $19,900.00 Cuba City School District Foundation Inc Cuba City Robotics $2,500.00 Delaware County Conservation Dept Hardscrabble - Maquoketa River Canoe and $5,000.00 Kayak Access Delhi Fire Department Delhi Dive Team $5,000.00 Divine Word College Updating Outside Lighting to New LED $2,500.00 Technology Dubuque and Jackson County Habitat for 2019 Home Build $3,000.00 Humanity, Inc. Dubuque Arboretum Association Inc Legacy Tree Learning Project $12,500.00 Dubuque Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Conference Room Audio / Video System $5,000.00 Package Dubuque Area Labor Harvest Food Giveaways and Hot Breakfast Program $15,000.00 Dubuque Area Labor Management Council Technology Upgrade $2,632.20 Dubuque Arts Council Artist in Residence: Heartland Marimba $5,000.00 Quartet Dubuque Auxiliary Police Dubuque Police Auxiliary Equipment $3,250.00 Dubuque Childrens Zoo Boosters John Deere Tractor/Mower $5,000.00 Dubuque Chorale Inc Equipment Trailer and Riser Carts $5,000.00 Dubuque Community Ice & Recreation Center Inc Figure Skating $7,500.00 Dubuque Community School District School Needs $135,000.00 Dubuque Community Y New Pavilion at Dubuque Y Park & Camp $40,000.00 Dubuque County Fair Association Phone System Upgrade $6,500.00 2 Legal Name Project Title Award Amount Dubuque County Firefighters Assn Forcilble Entry Training Prop $7,745.00 Dubuque County Historical Society Automated Doors for Inclusive Access $10,000.00 Dubuque County Hockey Association More Kids on the Ice, Less Kids In Hot Water $2,000.00 Dubuque Dream Center Inc Transporting a Dream $40,000.00 Dubuque Jaycees 2019 Fireworks & Airshow $20,000.00 Dubuque Main Street Ltd Technology Infrastructure Needed Upgrade, $10,000.00 Support and Expansion Dubuque Museum of Art Improving Museum Service through $9,259.05 Information Technology Dubuque Regional Humane Society Parking Lot Renovation $15,000.00 Dubuque Symphony Orchestra Dubuque Symphony Orchestra Celebrates 50 $10,000.00 Years of Music Education Du Ride Updating Our Technology $8,541.63 Dyersville Rural Community Food Pantry Christmas Food Basket program $4,000.00 Family Advocates Inc Keeping A Victim Shelter Warm $3,000.00 Fountain Of Youth Program Information Technology Improvements $5,466.00 Four Mounds Foundation Four Mounds Site Enhancement, Accessibility, $8,000.00 and Engagement Fraternal Order of Eagles #3866 Maquoketa Installation of Commercial Lighting for $3,500.00 Maquoketa Eagles #3866 Lodge Friends Of St Marys Marita Thesien Childcare Center Furniture $15,000.00 Friends Of The Bellevue Public Library Makerspace STEAM Lab $1,783.67 Friends of The James Kennedy Public Library Read-Alongs for Literacy $2,000.00 Friends Of The Mines Of Spain AED $3,000.00 Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois New Roofing at Singing Bird Lodge $5,000.00 The Grand Opera House Acquisition of Wireless Clear-Com $5,000.00 Communications System Hazel Green Volunteer Fire Department Rescue Struts $5,000.00 Heritage Works Inc Wood Window Demonstration Workshop and $10,000.00 Restoration Boot Camp Hillcrest Family Services Awakenings Academy Child Care Project $25,000.00 Hills and Dales TIP - Part II (Transportation Improvement $24,900.00 Project) Holy Cross & N Buena Vista Fire Dept Inc PPE- Bunker Gear $3,500.00 Holy Family Schools Holy Family Consolidated Application $20,000.00 3 Legal Name Project Title Award Amount Hospice Of Dubuque Cell phones to enhance hospice client and $5,000.00 clinician communication Inspiration Stables Inc Outdoor Arena $10,000.00 Inspiring Community Legion Park Event Center $5,000.00 Iowa Legal Aid Improving Efficiencies Through Technology $5,000.00 Iowa Special Olympics Inc. 2020 Winter Games $20,000.00 Jackson County Historical Society purchase new picnic tables $4,000.00 Julien Dubuque International Film Festival Emme/JDIFF Body Image Ripple Effect Project $15,000.00 Junior Achievement Of The Heartland JA's Economic Literacy Initiative Supporting $5,374.52 Dubuque County Schools