SettingsPeople from Dubuque, Iowa
Ace Loomis
Ace Darl Loomis (June 12, 1928 –September 11, 2003) was a professional American football defensive back and a halfback in the National Football League who played for the Green Bay Packers.
Ace Darl Loomis (June 12, 1928 –September 11, 2003) was a professional American football defensive back and a halfback in the National Football League who played for the Green Bay Packers.
Albert Sale
Private Albert D. Sale was an American soldier in the U.S. Army who served with the 8th U.S. Cavalry in the Arizona Territory during the Apache Wars.
Private Albert D. Sale was an American soldier in the U.S. Army who served with the 8th U.S. Cavalry in the Arizona Territory during the Apache Wars.
Alexander Levi
Alexander Levi, a French Jew of Sephardic origin, was the first foreigner to be naturalized in Iowa.
Alexander Levi, a French Jew of Sephardic origin, was the first foreigner to be naturalized in Iowa.
Alexander Wilson (Wisconsin politician)
Alexander Wilson was an American lawyer.
Alexander Wilson was an American lawyer.
Alfred S. Bennett
Alfred Silas Bennett (June 10, 1854 – November 28, 1925) was an American judge, educator, and attorney in Oregon.
Alfred Silas Bennett (June 10, 1854 – November 28, 1925) was an American judge, educator, and attorney in Oregon.
Algernon Lee
Algernon H. Lee (1873–1954) was an American socialist politician and educator, best known as the Director of Education at the Rand School of Social Science for 35 years.
Algernon H. Lee (1873–1954) was an American socialist politician and educator, best known as the Director of Education at the Rand School of Social Science for 35 years.
Andrew Clemens
Andrew Clemens (c. January 29, 1852 or 1857-ca.
Andrew Clemens (c. January 29, 1852 or 1857-ca.
Barbara Larkin
Barbara Mills Larkin (b. 1951) was United States Assistant Secretary of State for Legislative Affairs from 1996 to 2001.
Barbara Mills Larkin (b. 1951) was United States Assistant Secretary of State for Legislative Affairs from 1996 to 2001.
Bill Roberts (American football)
William "Bill" Roberts is a former halfback in the National Football League.
William "Bill" Roberts is a former halfback in the National Football League.
Bob Stull
Bob Stull (born November 21, 1945) is a college athletics administrator and former American football player and coach.
Bob Stull (born November 21, 1945) is a college athletics administrator and former American football player and coach.
Charles H. Bradley, Jr.
Charles Harvey Bradley was the fourth and youngest child of Charles H. Bradley, Sr of Dubuque, a founder of Bradley Brothers Cigars which made the famous Baroness and Bradley brands of cigars, a...
Charles Harvey Bradley was the fourth and youngest child of Charles H. Bradley, Sr of Dubuque, a founder of Bradley Brothers Cigars which made the famous Baroness and Bradley brands of cigars, a...
Clement Smyth
Timothy Clement Smyth, OCSO (February 24, 1810 – September 22, 1865) was an Irish born 19th century bishop of the Catholic Church in the United States.
Timothy Clement Smyth, OCSO (February 24, 1810 – September 22, 1865) was an Irish born 19th century bishop of the Catholic Church in the United States.
Dan Koppen
Daniel Koppen (born September 12, 1979) is an American football center who currently plays for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL).
Daniel Koppen (born September 12, 1979) is an American football center who currently plays for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL).
Dan Mozena
Dan Mozena is a United States Foreign Service Officer and a member of the Senior Foreign Service.
Dan Mozena is a United States Foreign Service Officer and a member of the Senior Foreign Service.
Daniel Kucera
Archbishop Daniel William Kucera, OSB, PhD (born May 7, 1923) is a bishop of the Roman Catholic Church and Archbishop Emeritus of Dubuque.
Archbishop Daniel William Kucera, OSB, PhD (born May 7, 1923) is a bishop of the Roman Catholic Church and Archbishop Emeritus of Dubuque.
David B. Henderson
David Bremner Henderson (March 14, 1840–February 25, 1906), a ten-term Republican Congressman from Dubuque, Iowa, was the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1899 to...
David Bremner Henderson (March 14, 1840–February 25, 1906), a ten-term Republican Congressman from Dubuque, Iowa, was the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1899 to...
David Bly
David Bly (born January 8, 1952, in Dubuque, Iowa) is a Minnesota politician and former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives who represented District 25B, which includes portions of ...
David Bly (born January 8, 1952, in Dubuque, Iowa) is a Minnesota politician and former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives who represented District 25B, which includes portions of ...
David Rabe
David William Rabe (born March 10, 1940) is an American playwright and screenwriter.
David William Rabe (born March 10, 1940) is an American playwright and screenwriter.
David Reed (American football)
Brandon David Reed is an American football wide receiver for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League.
Brandon David Reed is an American football wide receiver for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League.
Dennis Mahony
Dennis Augustin Mahony (January 20, 1821, Rosscarbery, County Cork, Ireland – November 6, 1879) was one of the founders of the Dubuque Herald (now the Telegraph Herald), a newspaper in D...
Dennis Augustin Mahony (January 20, 1821, Rosscarbery, County Cork, Ireland – November 6, 1879) was one of the founders of the Dubuque Herald (now the Telegraph Herald), a newspaper in D...
Dennis Schmitz
Dennis Schmitz (born August 11, 1937 Dubuque, Iowa) is an American poet.
Dennis Schmitz (born August 11, 1937 Dubuque, Iowa) is an American poet.
Dick Hoerner
Lester Junior "Dick" Hoerner (July 25, 1922 – December 11, 2010) was an American football player.
Lester Junior "Dick" Hoerner (July 25, 1922 – December 11, 2010) was an American football player.
Don Vosberg
Don Vosberg is a former player in the National Football League.
Don Vosberg is a former player in the National Football League.
Donald G. Bloesch
Donald G. Bloesch was a noted American evangelical theologian.
Donald G. Bloesch was a noted American evangelical theologian.
Francis W. Palmer
Francis Wayland Palmer (October 11, 1827 – December 3, 1907) was a nineteenth-century politician, publisher, printer, editor and proprietor from New York, Iowa and Illinois.
Francis Wayland Palmer (October 11, 1827 – December 3, 1907) was a nineteenth-century politician, publisher, printer, editor and proprietor from New York, Iowa and Illinois.
Frank Keenan
Frank Keenan (8 April 1858 - 24 February 1929) was a stage and screen actor and stage director and manager during the silent film era.
Frank Keenan (8 April 1858 - 24 February 1929) was a stage and screen actor and stage director and manager during the silent film era.
Fred W. Kaltenbach
Frederick Wilhelm Kaltenbach (March 29, 1895 - c. October, 1945) was a American of German origin who broadcast Nazi propaganda from Germany during World War II.
Frederick Wilhelm Kaltenbach (March 29, 1895 - c. October, 1945) was a American of German origin who broadcast Nazi propaganda from Germany during World War II.
Frederick M. Irish
Frederick Mortimer "Cap" Irish was an American football coach, college athletics administrator, and science instructor in the United States.
Frederick Mortimer "Cap" Irish was an American football coach, college athletics administrator, and science instructor in the United States.
George W. Jones
George Wallace Jones, a frontiersman, entrepreneur, attorney, and judge, was among the first two United States Senators to represent the state of Iowa after it was admitted to the Union in 1846.
George Wallace Jones, a frontiersman, entrepreneur, attorney, and judge, was among the first two United States Senators to represent the state of Iowa after it was admitted to the Union in 1846.
Gwen Hennessey
Sister Gwen Hennessey, O.P., is a Roman Catholic Religious Rister and activist.
Sister Gwen Hennessey, O.P., is a Roman Catholic Religious Rister and activist.
Henry Rohlman
Henry Patrick Rohlman (March 17, 1876 – September 13, 1957) was a 20th century bishop in the Catholic Church in the United States.
Henry Patrick Rohlman (March 17, 1876 – September 13, 1957) was a 20th century bishop in the Catholic Church in the United States.
J. R. Simplot
John Richard Simplot was the founder of the J. R. Simplot Company, an agricultural supplier specializing in potato products, based in Boise, Idaho.
John Richard Simplot was the founder of the J. R. Simplot Company, an agricultural supplier specializing in potato products, based in Boise, Idaho.
James F. Watson
James Finley Watson (March 15, 1840-June 12, 1897) was an American judge and politician in Oregon.
James Finley Watson (March 15, 1840-June 12, 1897) was an American judge and politician in Oregon.
James Huff Stout
James Huff Stout (September 25, 1848–December 8, 1910) was an American Republican politician and businessman from Wisconsin.
James Huff Stout (September 25, 1848–December 8, 1910) was an American Republican politician and businessman from Wisconsin.
James Joseph Byrne
James Joseph Byrne (July 28, 1908 – August 2, 1996) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church.
James Joseph Byrne (July 28, 1908 – August 2, 1996) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church.
James Keane (Archbishop)
James John Keane was a 20th century archbishop of the Catholic Church in the United States.
James John Keane was a 20th century archbishop of the Catholic Church in the United States.
James Keane (archbishop)
James John Keane (August 26, 1857–August 2, 1929) was a 20th century archbishop of the Catholic Church in the United States.
James John Keane (August 26, 1857–August 2, 1929) was a 20th century archbishop of the Catholic Church in the United States.
Jay Berwanger
John Jacob "Jay" Berwanger (March 19, 1914 – June 26, 2002) was an American football halfback born in Dubuque, Iowa.
John Jacob "Jay" Berwanger (March 19, 1914 – June 26, 2002) was an American football halfback born in Dubuque, Iowa.
Jessie Taft
J. (Julia) Jessie Taft (June 24, 1882 in Dubuque, Iowa– June 7, 1960 in Flourtown, Pennsylvania) was an early American authority on child placement and therapeutic adoption.
J. (Julia) Jessie Taft (June 24, 1882 in Dubuque, Iowa– June 7, 1960 in Flourtown, Pennsylvania) was an early American authority on child placement and therapeutic adoption.
Joe Hoerner
Joseph Walter Hoerner (November 12, 1936 - October 4, 1996) was a Major League Baseball relief pitcher.
Joseph Walter Hoerner (November 12, 1936 - October 4, 1996) was a Major League Baseball relief pitcher.
John Hennessy (archbishop)
John Hennessy (August 20, 1825 – March 4, 1900) was a 19th-century Irish born bishop and archbishop of the Catholic Church in the United States.
John Hennessy (August 20, 1825 – March 4, 1900) was a 19th-century Irish born bishop and archbishop of the Catholic Church in the United States.
John Joseph Keane
John Joseph Keane was an American Roman Catholic archbishop in the late 19th and early 20th century.
John Joseph Keane was an American Roman Catholic archbishop in the late 19th and early 20th century.
John P. Schlegel
Rev. John P. Schlegel, S.J. is the 23rd President of Creighton University since 2000.
Rev. John P. Schlegel, S.J. is the 23rd President of Creighton University since 2000.
John Patrick Carroll
John Patrick Carroll was an American Catholic priest, who became the second Bishop of Helena, Montana, U.S.A.
John Patrick Carroll was an American Catholic priest, who became the second Bishop of Helena, Montana, U.S.A.
John R. Reilly
John Richard Reilly (June 4, 1928 - October 12, 2008) was an adviser to a number of Democratic Party presidents and presidential candidates.
John Richard Reilly (June 4, 1928 - October 12, 2008) was an adviser to a number of Democratic Party presidents and presidential candidates.
John T. Adams
John Taylor Adams (December 22, 1862 – October 28, 1939) was a noted businessman in the Dubuque, Iowa area and also a former Chairman of the Republican National Committee (1921–1924) Adams was b...
John Taylor Adams (December 22, 1862 – October 28, 1939) was a noted businessman in the Dubuque, Iowa area and also a former Chairman of the Republican National Committee (1921–1924) Adams was b...
John Taylor Adams
John Taylor Adams (December 22, 1862 – October 28, 1939) was a noted businessman in the Dubuque, Iowa area and also a former Chairman of the Republican National Committee (1921–1924) Adams was b...
John Taylor Adams (December 22, 1862 – October 28, 1939) was a noted businessman in the Dubuque, Iowa area and also a former Chairman of the Republican National Committee (1921–1924) Adams was b...
Joseph Clement Willging
Joseph Clement Willging was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church.
Joseph Clement Willging was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church.
Karl Noonan
Karl Noonan, is a former collegiate and professional football wide receiver.
Karl Noonan, is a former collegiate and professional football wide receiver.
Kate Mulgrew
Katherine Kiernan Maria "Kate" Mulgrew is an American actress, most noted for her roles on Star Trek: Voyager as Captain Kathryn Janeway and Ryan's Hope as Mary Ryan.
Katherine Kiernan Maria "Kate" Mulgrew is an American actress, most noted for her roles on Star Trek: Voyager as Captain Kathryn Janeway and Ryan's Hope as Mary Ryan.
Kevin Kunnert
Kevin Robert Kunnert is a retired American basketball player in the NBA. A 7'0" and 230 lb center-forward, was drafted out of the University of Iowa by the Chicago Bulls in the first round of th...
Kevin Robert Kunnert is a retired American basketball player in the NBA. A 7'0" and 230 lb center-forward, was drafted out of the University of Iowa by the Chicago Bulls in the first round of th...
Kevin Rhomberg
Kevin Jay Rhomberg is a former left fielder in Major League Baseball.
Kevin Jay Rhomberg is a former left fielder in Major League Baseball.
Lansing Hoskins Beach
Lansing Beach (June 18, 1860 – April 2, 1945) was an American engineer of the Corps of Engineers.
Lansing Beach (June 18, 1860 – April 2, 1945) was an American engineer of the Corps of Engineers.
Loras Joseph Watters
Loras Joseph Watters (October 14, 1915 – March 30, 2009) was an American Bishop of the Roman Catholic Church.
Loras Joseph Watters (October 14, 1915 – March 30, 2009) was an American Bishop of the Roman Catholic Church.
Louie Psihoyos
Louis (Louie) Psihoyos (born 1957) is an American photographer and documentary film director known for his still photography and contributions to National Geographic.
Louis (Louie) Psihoyos (born 1957) is an American photographer and documentary film director known for his still photography and contributions to National Geographic.
Margaret Feldner
Sr. Margaret Feldner, OSF, PhD served as Quincy University's 21st president.
Sr. Margaret Feldner, OSF, PhD served as Quincy University's 21st president.
Mark Steines
Mark Anthony Steines (born June 7, 1964) is an American broadcast journalist and host of the syndicated gossip and entertainment round-up program Entertainment Tonight since 2004.
Mark Anthony Steines (born June 7, 1964) is an American broadcast journalist and host of the syndicated gossip and entertainment round-up program Entertainment Tonight since 2004.
Mary Frances Clarke
Mother Mary Frances Clarke (March 2, 1803, Dublin, Ireland – December 4, 1887) was the foundress of the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Mother Mary Frances Clarke (March 2, 1803, Dublin, Ireland – December 4, 1887) was the foundress of the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Mathias Clement Lenihan
Mathias Clement Lenihan, (October 6, 1854 - August 19, 1943) was a 20th century archbishop in the Catholic Church in the United States.
Mathias Clement Lenihan, (October 6, 1854 - August 19, 1943) was a 20th century archbishop in the Catholic Church in the United States.
Mathias Loras
Bishop Mathias Loras (August 30, 1792 – February 19, 1858) was an immigrant French priest to the United States who later became the first bishop of the Dubuque Diocese in what would become...
Bishop Mathias Loras (August 30, 1792 – February 19, 1858) was an immigrant French priest to the United States who later became the first bishop of the Dubuque Diocese in what would become...
Michael Joseph Melloy
Michael Joseph Melloy is a United States federal judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.
Michael Joseph Melloy is a United States federal judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.
Mike Blouin
Michael Thomas Blouin (born November 7, 1945), American politician, was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from 1975 to 1979, representing Iowa's 2nd congressional...
Michael Thomas Blouin (born November 7, 1945), American politician, was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from 1975 to 1979, representing Iowa's 2nd congressional...
Mike Connolly (Iowa politician)
Michael W. "Mike" Connolly was the Iowa State Senator from the 14th District.
Michael W. "Mike" Connolly was the Iowa State Senator from the 14th District.
Oran Pape
Oran Henry Pape was a member of the Iowa State Patrol in the United States.
Oran Henry Pape was a member of the Iowa State Patrol in the United States.
Pat Murphy (Iowa politician)
Patrick Joseph "Pat" Murphy (born August 24, 1959) is the Iowa State Representative from the 28th District.
Patrick Joseph "Pat" Murphy (born August 24, 1959) is the Iowa State Representative from the 28th District.
Pete McMahon
Pete McMahon is an American football offensive lineman who is currently a free agent.
Pete McMahon is an American football offensive lineman who is currently a free agent.
Raymond Roseliep
Raymond Roseliep (August 11, 1917 – December 6, 1983) was a poet and contemporary master of the English haiku and Catholic priest.
Raymond Roseliep (August 11, 1917 – December 6, 1983) was a poet and contemporary master of the English haiku and Catholic priest.
Richard L. Murphy
Richard Louis ("Louis") Murphy (November 6, 1875 July 16, 1936) of Dubuque, Iowa was a Democratic U.S. Senator from Iowa.
Richard Louis ("Louis") Murphy (November 6, 1875 July 16, 1936) of Dubuque, Iowa was a Democratic U.S. Senator from Iowa.
Richard Pike Bissell
Richard Pike Bissell (June 27, 1913 – May 4, 1977) was an author of short stories and novels, one of which, 7½ Cents, was turned into the Broadway musical The Pajama Game.
Richard Pike Bissell (June 27, 1913 – May 4, 1977) was an author of short stories and novels, one of which, 7½ Cents, was turned into the Broadway musical The Pajama Game.
Robert Byrne (author)
Robert Byrne (born 1930) is an American author and Billiard Congress of America Hall of Fame instructor of pool and carom billiards.
Robert Byrne (born 1930) is an American author and Billiard Congress of America Hall of Fame instructor of pool and carom billiards.
Sabin Carr
Sabin William Carr (September 4, 1904 in Dubuque, Iowa – September 12, 1983 in Santa Barbara, California) was an American athlete who competed in the men's pole vault.
Sabin William Carr (September 4, 1904 in Dubuque, Iowa – September 12, 1983 in Santa Barbara, California) was an American athlete who competed in the men's pole vault.
Sara Taylor
Sara Marie Taylor (born September 15, 1974 in Dubuque, Iowa) is a public relations consultant who was the Director of the White House Office of Political Affairs and Deputy Assistant to Preside...
Sara Marie Taylor (born September 15, 1974 in Dubuque, Iowa) is a public relations consultant who was the Director of the White House Office of Political Affairs and Deputy Assistant to Preside...
Sigmund Harris
Sigmund "Sig" Harris was University of Minnesota’s All-American quarterback in 1902–04, for powerful teams under Dr. Henry L. Williams.
Sigmund "Sig" Harris was University of Minnesota’s All-American quarterback in 1902–04, for powerful teams under Dr. Henry L. Williams.
Stephen Freese
Stephen Freese is an American Republican politician from Wisconsin.
Stephen Freese is an American Republican politician from Wisconsin.
Stephen P. Hempstead
Stephen P. Hempstead (b. October 1, 1812, New London, Connecticut d. February 16, 1883, Dubuque, Iowa) was the second Governor of Iowa.
Stephen P. Hempstead (b. October 1, 1812, New London, Connecticut d. February 16, 1883, Dubuque, Iowa) was the second Governor of Iowa.
Steve Winter
Steve Winter is a game designer who has worked on numerous products for the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game from TSR and later Wizards of the Coast.
Steve Winter is a game designer who has worked on numerous products for the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game from TSR and later Wizards of the Coast.
Susan Engberg
Susan Engberg (born June 12; Dubuque, Iowa) is an American novelist and award-winning author.
Susan Engberg (born June 12; Dubuque, Iowa) is an American novelist and award-winning author.
Thomas C. Power
Thomas Charles Power (May 22, 1839 February 16, 1923) was a Republican senator from Montana and businessman.
Thomas Charles Power (May 22, 1839 February 16, 1923) was a Republican senator from Montana and businessman.
Thomas O. Edwards
Thomas Owen Edwards was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.
Thomas Owen Edwards was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.
Tom Churchill
Tom Churchill (March 4, 1961) was a native of Dubuque, Iowa, where he started in radio as on-air weatherman at WDBQ-AM Radio at the age of 13 in August 1974.
Tom Churchill (March 4, 1961) was a native of Dubuque, Iowa, where he started in radio as on-air weatherman at WDBQ-AM Radio at the age of 13 in August 1974.
Tom Tauke
Thomas Joseph "Tom" Tauke is a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Thomas Joseph "Tom" Tauke is a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Victor Feguer
Victor Harry Feguer (1935 – March 15, 1963) was a convicted murderer and the last federal inmate executed in the United States before the moratorium on the death penalty following Furman ...
Victor Harry Feguer (1935 – March 15, 1963) was a convicted murderer and the last federal inmate executed in the United States before the moratorium on the death penalty following Furman ...
William B. Allison
William Boyd Allison was an early leader of the Iowa Republican Party, who represented northeastern Iowa for four consecutive terms in the U.S. House before representing his state for six consec...
William Boyd Allison was an early leader of the Iowa Republican Party, who represented northeastern Iowa for four consecutive terms in the U.S. House before representing his state for six consec...
William John McGee
William John McGee, LL.D. (April 17, 1853 - September 4, 1912) was an American inventor, geologist, anthropologist, and ethnologist, born near Dubuque, Iowa.
William John McGee, LL.D. (April 17, 1853 - September 4, 1912) was an American inventor, geologist, anthropologist, and ethnologist, born near Dubuque, Iowa.
William Menster
Father William J. Menster was a Roman Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Dubuque.
Father William J. Menster was a Roman Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Dubuque.
William Tripp
William Tripp (born probably in Bethel, Maine, November 29, 1817; died in South Dakota, March 29, 1878) was an American politician, lawyer, soldier, and surveyor.
William Tripp (born probably in Bethel, Maine, November 29, 1817; died in South Dakota, March 29, 1878) was an American politician, lawyer, soldier, and surveyor.
William Vandever
William Vandever was a United States Representative from California and Iowa, and a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
William Vandever was a United States Representative from California and Iowa, and a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War.