Schmitt Island Board

Our Mission

Enhancing Schmitt Island offerings will benefit the community and its visitors.

This new 501(c)(3) organization is committed to undertake or assist in the management, development and sponsorship of assets, projects and activities directed to the general betterment of Schmitt Island and the implementation of the Chaplain Schmitt Island Master Plan adopted by the City Council of Dubuque, including acts directed to lessen the burden of area government.

The ultimate vision is a connected island that welcomes guests to experience its local recreation, entertainment and outdoors, and the organization looks forward to working closely with the city and members of the community to help make this happen.

Objective #1

Help facilitate the redevelopment of Schmitt Island

Objective #2

Manage city assets on Schmitt Island

Objective #3

Facilitate charitable contributions for implementation of Schmitt Island Master Plan.

Our Board

Local Dubuque leaders bringing a diverse set of skills and connections with the goal to make Schmitt Island the gateway to entertainment and the Mississippi.