Dickeyville, Wisconsin

"Home of the Grotto"

Dickeyville, founded in 1842, is the home of the famous "Grotto". The Grotto and Shrines were built by Father Matthias Wernerus and are located on the grounds of the Holy Ghost Parish. His handiwork in stone, built from 1925-1930, is dedicated to the unity of two great American ideals - love of God and love of country.

The village has numerous retail businesses that cover the needs of local residents. Unlimited retail is also located just eleven miles away at Platteville and ten miles away at Dubuque, Iowa.

Businesses seeking to locate in Dickeyville have access to a large labor force including the City of Dubuque, just minutes away.

Dickeyville sports two community parks which feature: softball fields, horseshoe pitch, tennis courts, playground equipment and covered pavilions. Nearby is the Mississippi with numerous recreational activities.

Twice a year, in May and September, motorcycle enthusiasts travel from all over to participate in (or just enjoy) the well-known "Dickeyville Hill Climb" which is sponsored by the Hawkeye Motorcycle Club of Dubuque, Iowa.

Community Profile - updated 09-17-03
(Information compiled by the Grant County Economic Development Corporation)

General Information

Location

  • County: Grant
  • County Size: 1,144 sq. mi.
  • Region: Southwestern Wisconsin, bordering Iowa & Illinois
Driving Distance to:
  • Dubuque, IA: 15 minutes
  • Madison, WI: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Milwaukee, WI: 3 hours
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Climate

  • Prevailing Wind Direction: Southwest
  • Average Relative Humidity: 65%
Average Temperature(deg. F°)
  • Annual: 47°
  • January: 20°
  • July: 71°
Annual Average Precipitation (in.)
  • Rain: 31
  • Snow: 41
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Transportation

Air Service
  • Dubuque Regional (20 miles):
    • American Eagle: 3 Flights per day
    • Northwest Airlink: 4 Flights per day
    • United Express: 4 Flights per day
    • Charter Service Also Available
  • Dane County Regional-Madison, WI (80 miles)
  • Local Airport: Grant County Airport (15 miles)
    • 3,600 ft. paved
    • 4,000 ft. paved crosswind
Highways
  • Nearest Interstate: I-90/94, Distance: 80 miles
  • Next Nearest Interstate: I-80, Distance: 90 miles
  • U.S. Highways: US-61, 151, 18 & 20
  • State Highways: 11, 18, 35, 52, 80 & 81
Rail Service
  • Burlington Northern (Dubuque- 10 miles), Main Line
Trucking
  • Yellow Freight System
  • Roadway Express
  • H & W
  • Koschkee Transfer, Inc.
Transportation: Barge/Port
  • Facilities available at Dubuque (10 miles)
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Utilities

Electrical
Supplied by: Alliant Utilities Scenic Rivers Energy
Natural Gas
Supplied by: WE Energies
Water
Supplied by: Dickeyville Water Utility Source: Two Deep Wells Max. Pumping Capacity: 490,000 gallons Peak Daily Use: 75,000 gallons Storage Capacity: 250,000 gallons
Sanitary Sewer
Supplied by: Dickeyville Sewer Utility System Type: Activated Sludge Design Capacity: 172,000 G/D Avg. Daily Use: 70,000 G/D
Telecommunications
  • Supplied by: TDS Telecom
  • Digital Service: Yes
  • Special Services:
    • Fiber Optics
    • ISDN
    • Centrex
    • Voice Mail
    • Paging (Local service to Platteville & Dubuque, IA)
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Services

Medical
Hospitals
  • Southwest Health Center (Platteville-12 miles)
  • Mercy Hospital (Dubuque-10 miles)
  • Finley Hospital (Dubuque-10 miles)
Fire Protection
  • Volunteer Fire Department Fire Protection Class: 8
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Education/Employee Training

Nearest University
  • University of Wisconsin - Platteville: Distance: 12 mi.
Nearest Technical College
  • Southwest Wisconsin Technical College: Distance: 30 mi.
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Major Employers

NameProduce/Service# of Employees
SC DATA (seasonal)telemarketing100+
Sunset Lanes & Hallbowling/restaurant20
Holy Ghost Schooleducation10

**Platteville and Dubuque, IA are a major source of employers

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Taxes

(Manufacturing machinery, equipment & inventories are EXEMPT in Wisconsin) (Before Lottery Credit)
TaxRate
Corporate Income (Wis.)7.9% Flat
Sales (Wis.)5.5%
2007 Property$25.97/$1,000
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Contacts

For more information please contact:

  • Mary Lee Powell
  • Village Clerk
  • Village of Dickeyville
  • P.O. Box 219
  • Dickeyville, WI 53808
  • (608)568-3333(O)
  • E-mail: villageoffice@tds.net
or
  • Mr. Ron Brisbois, Executive Director
  • Grant County Economic Development Corporation
  • 1800 Bronson Boulevard
  • Fennimore, WI 53809
  • 608-822-3501 (B)
  • 608-822-6019 (Fax)
  • Email: gcedc@grantcounty.org
Additional Contacts:
  • Mr. Tom Heller, Village President, Village of Dickeyville, P.O. Box , Dickeyville, WI 53808, (608)568-3333
  • Mr. Dennis Marshall, Dickeyville Econ. Dev. Corp., P.O. Box 369, Dickeyville, WI 53818, (608)568-7595 (O)
Other Resources
  • Dr. Duane Ford, Dean, School of Business Industry, Life Sciences and Agriculture, University of Wisconsin-Platteville, 1 University Plaza, Platteville, WI 53818, (608)342-1547
  • Mr. Robert T. Borremans, Executive Dir., SW Wis. Workforce Development Board, 319 Elaines Court, Dodgeville, WI 53533, (608)935-3116
  • Teamleader, Grant County Job Service Center, 925 N. Madison, Lancaster, WI 53813, (P.O. Box 30), (608)723-2153
  • Ms. Vicky Olds, Coordinator, Business & Industry Training Services, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, Bronson Boulevard, Fennimore, WI 53809, (608)822-3262 Ext. 231
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