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

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.

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.

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.

This episode features Rick Dickinson, President & CEO of Greater Dubuque Development Corporation, and John Gronen, President of Gronen. 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.

This episode features Molly Grover, President of the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce, and Ali Fuller, Founder, Driftless Consulting Group. 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.