Amphitheater To Be Built At Q Casino After Funding Is Approved

The Dubuque City Council voted, 7-0 Monday to accept the award of a $3 million grant for the construction of an amphitheater and in turn promising to contribute nearly $8.8 million in city funds toward the project. The planned amphitheater will be located on the property of Q Casino, built over what is currently the former greyhound park track. The $3 million grant from the state Destination Iowa program will go directly toward the construction of the $15.4 million project. The project must be completed by June 30. 2026, per the rules established by the Destination Iowa grant program.