This week our look into Dubuque's past takes us back 50 years to May 10, 1970. Like this year, it was Mother's Day. The three big local news stories focused on "Racism" - "Protests on the University of Iowa Campus" and a "Grape Protest at the Eagle Supermarket."
Urban Renewal demolition was occurring downtown. A long-time Dubuque business, Arenz Shoe Store was next to feel the sting of the wrecking ball.
Dubuque's Kiwanis Club was preparing to celebrate 50 years of distinguished service to the city.
The new East Dubuque Elementary - Junior High School building was under construction and, law enforcement officials there were investing a murder.
Kennedy Mall, the first enclosed climate-controlled mall in Iowa had opened April 15, 1970, with 60 stores - making it the largest shopping mall in the state of Iowa. Music lovers were delighted by the addition of Musicland with a huge selection of LPs and cassettes.
"Cinema on the Mall" provided new movie screens for Dubuque's cinema fans, but the downtown theaters were still operating with their larger screens.
And, there were entertainment options.
Remember these popular local businesses?
And here are a few business people you may remember.
The Presidential election was still two years away, but some pundits were predicting this dynamic Democrat duo.
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