Former Mayor Buol To Receive Civic Engagement Award

Former Dubuque Mayor Roy Buol has been recognized nationally as one of two recipients of an inaugural award for civic engagement. Buol will be awarded the 2022 All-American Leader Award by the National Civic League in a virtual ceremony next week as part of the league’s of All-America City award presentation, as well as at an upcoming Dubuque City Council meeting. The All-American Leader award celebrates the work of civically engaged community members. According to a release, the National Civic League said Buol’s “inclusive and pioneering leadership” is evident in the fact that Dubuque was named an All-American City an unprecedented five times in 12 years during his tenure. Buol was the longest-serving mayor in Dubuque history, spending 16 years in the role before deciding not to run for reelection in 2021.