Dubuque Rising with Alex Dixon: A Surprising Gem on the Mississippi

By: Alex Dixon + The Community of Dubuque
  • Summary

  • A podcast series hosted by Alex Dixon, President and CEO of DRA and Q Casino. 

    The podcast focuses on various Dubuque-related topics and provides an inside look at this unique community’s future. Each episode strives to connect the past to the future through stories and the voices of people who play a role in the betterment of Dubuque, a great American treasure located on the shores of the historic Mississippi River. 

    A natural conversationalist and big promoter of all-things- Dubuque, Dixon’s conversations with featured guests cover a variety of timely topics and
    reveal big ideas – all while shining a positive light on the rich history and evolution of the community. The goal is to educate listeners about the rich,  "community-first" innovation that has occurred in Dubuque over the years, which has allowed the community to survive and grow into a destination-type area where thousands of people live, work and play on a daily basis.

    Season 1, which features four separate episodes, is currently available for download for free.

    Visit dradubuque.comfor more information.

    © 2023 Dubuque Rising with Alex Dixon: A Surprising Gem on the Mississippi
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Episodes
  • Episode 8: Service Provides Many Paths
    Nov 22 2023

    This episode features City of Dubuque Mayor Brad Cavanagh, an unlikely politician. Mayor Cavanagh talks to Alex about his path from social work and education to serving his community in several roles that ultimately led him to become Dubuque's Mayor in November 2021. Listen to Mayor Cavanaugh’s insight into the challenges and hopes that he has for the current and future state of Dubuque as a template for how communities come together. 

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    34 mins
  • Episode 7: A Great American Story
    Nov 8 2023

    This episode features Lynn "Tut" Fuller,  CEO and Chairman of Capra Bank in Dubuque. He will be speaking with Alex about his path from medical school to banking. As a fourth-generation banker, Tut has a unique Dubuque story: His great-grandfather started Dubuque Bank & Trust (DB&T), both his grandfather then his father succeeded to run the bank, his father notably built the business from $70M to $20B during his tenure. Tut also worked at DB&T in many capacities including CEO. Tune into this episode to hear how the tables turned, and his love for serving people and businesses through banking prevailed.

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    24 mins
  • Episode 6: Exploring Hospitality
    Oct 25 2023

    This episode features Rick Kruser, VP and General Manager of Potosi Beverage Company. Alex and his guests take the listener through a variety of economic-related topics that are impacting Dubuque and other rural-oriented communities today. 

    This new podcast gives an inside look at Dubuque's future and the many opportunities associated with this unique community. Dixon, the President and CEO of DRA and Q Casino and host of the new series, will have conversations with featured guests on timely topics, while also shining a positive light on the history and evolution of Dubuque. A goal of the podcast is to educate listeners about the rich, "community-first" innovation that has occurred in the community over the years - all of which has allowed Dubuque to survive and grow into a destination-type area where thousands of people live, work and play on a daily basis.

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    12 mins

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