Idyllic Quality of Life

Scenic beauty and recreational opportunities are abundant in the Prosperity Eastern Iowa region. Located in the heart of the Midwest, eastern Iowa offers a variety of activites including the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium, Maquoketa Caves, Iowa Wine Trail, Field of Dreams, casinos, hiking, boating, fishing, biking, skiing, and so much more!

A thriving economy peacefully co-exists with a clean environment and short commutes between home and office. Living in the Midwest is affordable, and housing opportunities are available in all price ranges throughout the region. Whether you are looking for the charm of a historic Victorian or the modern design of a new home, you'll find plenty of options here! Housing, taxes, utility costs, and overall costs of living are among the most competitive in the nation.

The Midwest offers the enjoyment of the changing seasons. Spring arrives with blooming flowers, budding trees, and the sweet aroma of April showers. Summer welcomes long days and easy nights filled with boating on lakes and the Mississippi River, canoeing the local streams, hiking the nature trails, and swimming. Autumn brings the breathtaking beauty of the changing leaves and bonfires in the cool evening air. Winter offers opportunities for downhill and cross-country skiing, outdoor ice skating and hockey, and building fabulous snowmen.

100 Best Communities for Youth
2008
For Dubuque's commitment to provide healthy, safe and caring environments for young people. The national competition included applicants from hundreds of communities in all 50 states. 1 of 100.