Schmitt Island Development Corporation (SID) is a non-profit organization created to help facilitate the redevelopment of Schmitt Island.

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.

Portrait of Kathy Buhr

Kathy Buhr

President

DRA, Director of Strategic Philanthropy & Schmitt Island Development

Portrait of Sara Hanten

Sara Hanten

Vice President

Travel Dubuque, Vice President of Operations

Portrait of Kurt Strand

Kurt Strand

Secretary

Dubuque County Historical Society, President and CEO

Portrait of Jason White

Jason White

Treasurer

Greater Dubuque Development Corporation, Vice President of Business Services

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.

Portrait of Brian Kuhle

Brian Kuhle

Board Member

Dubuque Community School District, Chief Human Resources Officer

Portrait of Denise Udelhofen

Denise Udelhofen

Board Member

Loras College, Director of Athletics

Portrait of Marie Ware

Marie Ware

Board Member

City of Dubuque, Leisure Services Manager

Portrait of Justine Paradisos

Justine Paradisos

Board Member

Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce, Vice President of Events & Programs

Portrait of Cayla Schneider

Cayla Schneider

Board Member

Crescent Community Health Center, Mission Advancement & Community Relations Director

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