12.31.26

The page is about to turn and everything we’re building is pointing toward a massive 2026 season for your Dubuque Miners.
This season isn’t just about football, it’s about bringing our community together and giving Miners Nation something to rally behind.

12.30.25

Last night a crew of your Dubuque Miners players and coaches got signed up, signed in, and straight to work at our sponsor Anytime Fitness of Dubuque!
We’re proud to partner with a business that believes in community, consistency, and chasing goals one rep at a time!

12.29.25

We’re excited to share that your Dubuque Miners have been listed and nominated in the CommunityVotes Dubuque 2026!

You can support the Miners by clicking “Nominate” in the Sports Recreation & Fitness category, and in the sub-categories of: Entertainer, Entertainment, Live Entertainment, Family Recreation, and Youth Sports & Recreation!

12.25.25

Merry Christmas, Miners Nation!

From our family to yours, we want to wish each of you a blessed, joyful, and safe Christmas. May this season bring peace, gratitude, and time spent with the people who matter most!

Have a wonderful holiday, stay safe, and enjoy every moment.

From your Dubuque Miners Family

12.24.25

The holidays are here, but don’t get it twisted…once the calendar flips, things are about to move FAST!
As we head into the new year, we’ve got a flood of announcements coming your way!

12.23.25

Miners Nations, the count down is on! We are just under 3 weeks away from our second tryout for the 2026 season and the opportunity is right in front of you.
This isn’t just another team, this is building something bigger than yourself. This is earning your place in something great!
Join the movement. Join the standard. Join the Miners.

12.14.25

Last night, some of our Dubuque Miners had the honor of volunteering at Dubuque Senior High School’s Musical Department’s 50th Annual Christmas Madrigal Dinner Feast!

Thank you Dubuque Senior High for allowing us to be a part of this very special evening!

12.10.25

Miners Nation! We’re gearing up for an even bigger and better 2026 season, and we’re officially opening the gates for GAME DAY VOLUNTEERS to join the Miners Family!
What makes Miners Volunteers special?
You’re not just helping. You’re building the atmosphere. You’re shaping the fan experience. You’re part of the heartbeat of Dubuque Football. From the gates to the sidelines, volunteers are a HUGE reason our game days run smoothly and feel like a true community event!

12.09.25

We’re excited to announce that members of the Dubuque Miners Football Team will be helping volunteer at this weekends Dubuque Senior Madrigal Dinner at Dubuque Senior High School!
Looking to help volunteer? Follow the link below to see other volunterr opportunities!

12.08.25

Miners Nation, help us celebrate a major milestone!
We are excited to announce that our very own Vice President, Ken Johnson, has been officially nominated and voted in as Vice President of the Mid-West United Football League this past weekend!

12.07.25

Several of our Dubuque Miners had the privilege of volunteering at the Jace’s Fight is Our Fight benefit at Culbies in East Dubuque. A day filled with love, resilience, and a community standing shoulder to shoulder for something that truly matters!

12.06.25

Miners Nation, join us today as we support the Jace’s Fight is Our Fight Benefit! This important community event is dedicated to helping a local family and standing behing a strong young fighter.
If you’re able, we encourage you to stop by, show your support, and join us in making a positive impact!

12.03.25

Miners Nation, your next opportunity is here! After a strong first session, the Dubuque Miners will be holding a second official tryout for athletes looking to compete at a high level in the 2026 season!
All athletes must fill out the attached form to participate in this tryout session.

12.01.25

Miners Nation, quick reminder that the Golden Axes Cheer Team tryouts are THIS Saturday!!

If you’ve got the energy, confidence, and crowd-commanding presence to help bring game day to life, we want to see YOU on the floor! This is your chance to become one of the founding members of the Golden Axes and help shape the Miners game day experience from the very beginning!

11.28.25

After more than a month of nonstop voting, showdown after showdown, and over 1,000 votes cast, we want to start by saying THANK YOU. Your energy, your passion, and your relentless enthusiasm have turned this contest into something bigger than a mascot bracket…
You’ved helped create a moment that is now officially etched into Miners history and Dubuque sports History!

11.27.25

On behalf of the entire Dubuque Miners Organization, we want to wish every player, coach, volunteer, partner, and supporter a truly Happy Thanksgiving!

Thank you for standing with us, for cheering with us, and for helping us build something special here in Dubuque!

11.24.25

Miners Nation, we’ve just hit 2,500 followers!
Dubuque you continue to amaze us. Today we officially passed 2,500 followers, and this milestone belongs to every single person who’s backed this organization from day one!

11.24.25

The Dubuque Miners would like to welcome the newest organizations joining the Mid-West United Football League. We look forward to strong, competitive matchups ahead and continuing to help grow the MWUF together!

11.21.25

MINERS NATION, THE FINALS ARE SET!
The Final Four matchups are officially in the books, and WOW did you all show up to vote!!
Voting is LIVE for the Finals between Dynamite Dan and Pickaxe Pete.
This is your chance to help shape the history of the Dubuque Miners Organization!

11.20.25

Reminder! The Dubuque Miners are gearing up for Year Two and so is our brand new golden Axes Cheer Team!

Be a part of history as one of the founding members of this brand new program!

11.19.25

Mines Nation, you’re bringing the HEAT and the Final Four is WILD!
Current Standing:
Group A Match 1
Dynamite Dan: 53
Julien: 26
Group B Match 1
Pickaxe Pete:51
Boomer: 28

Voting is still open until Thursday 11/20 at 7PM! Keep them votes rolling in!

11.18.25

Championships are forged long before anyone’s watching…
Right now, while the field is quiet and the stands are empty, the real work is happening…

11.17.25

The Dubuque Miners are thrilled to officially announce the newest addition to our organiztaion, the incredibly talented Krystal Kelly, who will be serving as our official team photographer for the upcoming season!

We couldn’t be more excited to have her vision, energy, and storytelling guiding how the Miners’ journey is captured this season!

11.16.25

Saturday 11/15, members of the Dubuque Miners had the privilege of attending the Women’s Warriors 2nd Annual Fundraising Event. We were truly honored and genuinely happy to be part of such a meaningful evening celebrating our women veterans.

11.14.25

Miners Nation, the FINAL FOUR IS SET! After an electric Elite 8 round packed with huge votes, tight battles, and some schocking finishes…we’re down to the FINAL FOUR mascots fighting for the crown!

11.13.25

Miners Mascot Madness Elite 8 Update!

The votes are POURING in and the battles are getting wild. Here’s where things stand heading into the final stretch, voting closes TONIGHT at 7pm

11.12.25

Last Call, Miners Nation!
Today is your final chance to grab official Dubuque Miners gear before the team store closes!

Don’t miss out, once the store closes tonight, that’s it! Store officially closes at Midnight TONIGHT!

11.12.25

The Dubuque Miners continued their Winter OTAs last night with another outstanding turnout and high-energy session at the University of Dubuque’s Veterans Memorial Facility.

11.11.25

Saturday’s Year 2 Dubuque Miners Football Tryout was a success! The energy was high, and we’re already focused on improving and preparing for another great season. Stay tuned for updates on future tryout opportunities!

11.11.25

Today we pause as one team and one community.

To every veteran in Miners Nation and beyond: Thank You. Thank you for your service, your strength, your sacrifice, and your example. We are grateful today and every day.

11.10.25

Miners Nation, the Golden Axes Cheer Team are hosting their first tryouts coming up soon!
Date: December 6th, 2025
Time: 1:30p-5p
Location: Boys and Girls Club of Dubuque
Must be 18+ to join!
This is your chance to become one of the founding members of a team that will make history with us!

11.07.25

One day out. One sunrise left. One sleep until the doors open and the field becomes the proving ground.

Some of you will walk in as strangers. Some will walk out as brothers. Because in that fire, under that pressure, when your legs are shaking and your lungs are burning…that’s when we find out who’s built for the GOLD STANDARD.

11.07.25

Please help us welcome your new Head Coach of the Dubuque Miners, Jarvis Thomas!
Coach Thomas has been an integral part of this community for years, not just on the sidelines, but in the lives of those around him. He’s a true leader, a positive voice, and a pillar in the Dubuque Community.
Get ready Miners Nation for the foundation is strong, the leadership is set, and the road to greatness starts now!

11.06.25

The wait is almost over, our 2026 Dubuque Miners Tryout is just 2 days away!

Be on time, be ready, and be prepared to show what it means to join the Gold Standard! Every rep, every drill, every moment counts!

11.05.25

We’re just 3 days away from the first 2026 Dubuque Miners Tryout!
Here’s your reminder, athletes, this is where the journey to Year Two begins.
Be on time. Be prepared. Be ready to work. This is where rosters take shape, where legacies begin, and where we find the next generation of Miners ready to strike gold.
ALL IN!

10.30.25

The moon is glowing over the hills, the jack-o-lanters are lit, and the Miners have crept out of the cave for a little Halloween fun!
From everyone in the Dubuque Miners Organization, we wish you and your families a safe, spooky, and fun night filled with laughter, candy, and maybe a few friendly scares along the way!

10.29.25

CONGRATULATIONS COACH HANSEN! Please join us in giving a massive congratulations to our Associate Head Coach, Colton Hansen, as he’s officially accepted the position of Offensive Coordinator with the New Mexico Chupacabras, a professional arena team competing in the Indoor Football League (IFL)

10.28.25

Miners Nation, it’s time to get back to work! Tonight marks the kickoff of our Winter OTA sessions as we prepare for year two of Miners Football! Massive THANK YOU to the University of Dubuque for helping make this happen and being such a wonderful partner of the Dubuque Miners!

10.27.25

REMINDER! Miners Nation, shop while you can! The store is live and stocked with all of your fan favorites! Store is open until Midnight on Monday 11/3. Rep your city, support your team, live the Gold Standard! Dubuque Always.

10.24.25

Mascot Madness continues into the Sweet 16! Miners Nation, you’re making this such a fun event! Grab the family, cast your votes, and help decide who digs their way to the Elite 8!

10.23.25

Trick or Treat…Miners Style! A few of your DBQ Miners players spent last evening helping out at the wonderful “Track or Treat” even hosted by the Peosta Rec Center!

10.22.25

We are just under two weeks away from the first 2026 Dubuque Miners tryout and if you’ve been wondering what the schedule looks like, we’ll give you one word to hold onto: WORK

10.20.25

Bring the energy, lead the cheers, represent Dubuque and the Miners with PRIDE! The Golden Axes are the official cheer squad of the Dubuque Miners! Bringing excitement, community spirit, and gold-standard energy to every game day at Chalmers Field and beyond!

10.19.25

What an incredible Saturday night it was under the lights at Chalmers Field! The inaugural Chalmers Bowl was everything we could have hoped for and more!

10.18.25

A huge thank hyou to the University of Dubuque for being such an outstanding partner and host, helping make this night so special for the kids, they had an unforgettable time!

Official write up coming tomorrow!

10.17.25

Miners Nation, you showed out in Round 1! The energy, the votes, the excitement…absolutely incredible. Let’s keep that momentum rolling as we dig even deeper into Round 2 of our Mascot Naming Contest!

10.16.25

Miners Nation, the Round of 64 is coming to a close! you’ve got until TONIGHT at 7PM to get your votes in for the first round of the Dubuque Miners Mascot Naming Contest!

10.15.25

The Dubuque Miners Fall/Winter Store is now open through District 20! Stock up on cold-weather gear and more! Hoodies, jackets, beanies, long sleeves, blankets, and every day essentials! All in Scarlet, Vegas Gold, and Black to rep your team in style!

10/10/25

The Miners Mascot Naming Contest voting is open NOW!! It’s time to decide what our official Dubuque Miners Mascot name will be!

Follow the link below to vote TODAY!
First round of voting is open until Thursday 10/16 at 7PM

10.09.25

It’s youth football under the lights at historic Chalmers Field! President Tony Hammel’s Bellevue Jr Cowboys take on Associate Head Coach’s Anamosa Jr Raiders in what’s sure to be an exciting matchup!

Concessions will be open with 100% of proceeds going directly to these two wonderful youth programs!

10.08.25

Miners Football returns this coming April! The Dubuque Miners are kicking off the 2026 season with an exciting showdown against the Midwest Typhoons, live at Chalmers Field on camps of the University of Dubuque!

10.06.25

Tryouts for the 2026 Season is coming up November 8th at the Veterans Memorial Indoor Training Facility on the campus of University of Dubuque!
If you haven’t signed up yet but want a shot at joining the Miners, now is your time!

10.05.25

President Tony Hammel’s Bellevue Jr Cowboys took on O-Line Coach McQuillens Jr Mustangs in an exciting Sunday Youth Football Showown in Bellevue, Iowa!

10.04.25

Big shoutout to the Dubuque Fighting Saints on securing a hard fought 3-2 victory in their home opener and continuing their undefeated streak! Dubuque Miners were in attendance in the Doghouse Lounge Suite!

10.03.25

The Dubuque Miners are officially launching our Mascot Naming Contest! Do you have the perfect name for our Miner Mascot?! Drop your ideas on the post linked below and let your voice be heard!

10.02.25

We’re excited to welcome Dusty Rogers to our Executive Board of Directors! A former Cinncinnati Reds draft pick, longtime mentor, and owner of the Dog House Lounge, Dusty’s leadership and passion for Dubuque make him a perfect addition to the Miners’ future.

10.01.25

The Board of Directors are proud to announce that Aaron Miller has been promoted from Director of Game Day Operations to General Manager (GM) of the Dubuque Miners Organization

9.30.25

The Dubuque Miners announce the first official tryout for the 2026 Season! This is your chance to earn your spot on the roster and be part of Miners history!

9.29.25

The Dubuque Miners are proud to announce that Coach Chris McQuillen is re-signing with the team as our Offensive Line Coach!

9.27.25

Did you know the Miners Youtube channel has over 50+ videos and one clip has gone nearly viral with nearly 30k views?! Check out this highlight!

9.26.25

Miners Nation, stay tuned for more big announcements on the horizon next week! The Offseason is in full swing and we can’t wait to share all the exciting news with you!

9.26.25

The Miners are excited to announce a key change in our coaching room. OC/QB Coach Colton Hansen and RB Coach Jarvis Thomas have both been promoted to Associate Head Coach positions.

9.26.25

The Dubuque Miners are searching for passionate coaches to join our staff for the 2026 season. Multiple roles are open across the Offense, Defense, and Special Teams. If you’ve got the drive, knowledge, and commitment to help build something special for Dubuque, we want you on board!

9.23.25

That’s a wrap on the 2025 Dubuque Miners Football Season photo dumps! After countless pictures and over 400 memories shared, this is our final look back at a season fueled by the incredible support of our fans. THANK YOU ALL!

9.20.25

The Dubuque Miners haved decided to make a change at the Head Coach position. We want to sincerely thank Coach Jackson for his hard work, dedication, and contributions to our program and wish Coach Jackson nothing but the best moving forward.

9.18.25

The Miners have struck gold with the University of Dubuque and will return to Chalmers Field for the 2026 Season!

9.12.25

#19 Devin McHenry just conqured the 13-story rappel down the Midwest One Bank building at today’s United Ways Over the Edge Event!

9.10.25

It’s official Miners Nation! Thanks to the incredible support from all of you, your Dubuque Miners are going #OverTheEdge this Friday with the United Way!

8.23.25

The season may be done, but the Miners football action lives on! Head over to our Youtube channel for a treasure trove of content!

8.21.25

The Dubuque Miners were proud to be a sponsor and honored to be a part of such a fun community event at the dog House Lounge Golf Outing!

8.16.25

Miners Nation, help us wish Nick Kelly and Sam Jaeger the best of luck as they suit up for their season opener with the Iowa Power!

8.06.25

The Miners have opened the 2026 recruiting! Are you looking to play for the Miners?! Look no further! Join the Gold Standar today! #PickUpTheAxe

7.28.25

Thank You Miners Nation! As our inaugural season comes to a close, we find ourselves overwhelmed with gratitude. What started as a dream has become something real, powerful, and unforgettable.