
DUBUQUe MINERS FOOTBALL
The Gold Standard

2026 tryouts
The road to our second season begins now! The Dubuque Miners will hold open tryouts on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at the Veterans Memorial Training Facility at the University of Dubuque.
All positions are welcome, whether you’re a returning player or a new face ready to prove yourself. Registration is free and camp shirts will be provided on site.
Don’t miss your chance to not only be a part of Miners history, but Dubuque history!


game announcement
april 2026
Venue
Chalmers Field - University of Dubuque
The official date for this matchup is still being finalized, but fans can already look forward to a tailgate at the Dog House Lounge on Game Day, the perfect way to kick off the excitement before heading to the field!
Stay tuned for the official date, kickoff time, ticket information, and other activities that will be happening on Game Day!

MASCOT
madness
JOIN THE MADNESS! The Miners Mascot Naming Contest (Mascot Madness) is well underway! The Round of 64 is completed! Voting for the second round, the Round of 32 is now LIVE as of 10/17 10AM! This second round of voting will be open until Thursday 10/23 at 7PM!
Follow the link below to join in on the Madness!


MINERS REPORT
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join the golden axes!
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!
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CHALMERS BOWL RECAP
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!
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Chalmers Bowl
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!
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ROUND OF 32 IS LIVE!
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!
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MASCOT MADNESS!
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!
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ONLINE STORE IS OPEN!
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!
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MASCOT NAMING CONTEST!
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!
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CHALMERS FIELD BOWL
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!
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game announcement!
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!
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2026 Tryout reminder!
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!
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Youth Football Showdown
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!
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Go Saints!
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!
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Name our Mascot!
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!
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Welcome, Dusty!
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.
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Aaron Miller to GM
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
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Tryouts 2026
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!
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Re-signed!
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!
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VIRAL VIDEO ALERT!
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!
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stay tuned!
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!
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ASSOCIATE HEAD COACH'S
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.
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Looking to coach?!
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!
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Final Photo Dump
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!
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THANK YOU
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.
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HOME SWEET HOME
9.18.25
The Miners have struck gold with the University of Dubuque and will return to Chalmers Field for the 2026 Season!
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OVER THE EDGE w/ united way!
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!
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OFFICIALLY GOING OVER!
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!
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Re-live the best moments of Year 1!
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!
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dog house golf outing!
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!
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Good luck Nick and Sam!
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!
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PICK UP THE AXE
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
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thank you!!
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.
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New video!
7.25.25
Turning setbacks into stepping stones: The Miners’ journey to our last Home Game. Watch today!
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final home game
7.24.25
Thank you Miners Nation and who all could make our final home game special! To relive the day, please follow the below link for more photos!
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GAME DAY!
7.19.25
It’s Game Day Miners Nation! Your Miners are set to take on the #1 Team in the Country, the Midwest Renegades! Be sure to follow the link for more info!
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Building a Foundation
7.18.25
The highs and lows of a first-year team. A day in the life of a Dubuque Miner
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field goal contest
7.15.25
Miners Nation! We’re hosting a Field Goal Contest at half time of our final home game of the season!
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Non-Profit Appreciation
7.15.25
This weekends game will be a Non-Profit Appreciation Game and we’ll be honoring some of the wonderful Dubuque Community Non-Profit Organizations at the half!
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Photo dump!
7.14.25
Thank you again to all that came out to the game this past Saturday! Please follow the link below to see some photos from the game and relive Saturday night!
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GAME DAY
7.12.25
It’s Game Day in Dubuque! Your Miners are set to host the River City Rough Riders at 6pm at Chalmers Field!
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Over the Edge!
7.09.25
The Miners have partnered w/ the United Way to help raise funds for a great cause and to support local! Our goal is to raise $1,200 and send one of our own #OverTheEdge!!
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WE WANT YOU!
7.08.25
We are looking to add to our volunteer Game Day staff! If interested, please fill out the attached form and a member of the Organization will be in touch!
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game week!
7.07.25
Miners Nation, it’s GAME WEEK! Week 9 is here and your Miners square off against the River City Rough Riders this Saturday 7.12.25!!
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Independence Day
7.04.25
Happy Independence Day from the Dubuque Miners. Wishing you and your loved ones a safe, joyful, and reflective 4th of July
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Tickets on sale!!
7.01.25
Tickets are on sale NOW for the Miners vs Rough Riders game on 7.12.25 at Chalmers Filed. Kickoff at 6pm. Let’s pack out Chalmers and make some noise!
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Miners Madden Tourney!
6.28.25
Big thank you to the Best Western for hosting the Miners team building event of a Madden Tournament!
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miners minute ep. 3
6.26.25
The Miners Minute Podcast dropped it’s 3rd Episode! Tune in to the link below and hear all about the Miners Historic first Win!
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VICTORY MONDAY!
6.23.25
It’s victory Monday as your Miners head into a two week Bye following a historic first WIN in franchise history!!
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MINERS WIN!
6.21.25
Your DBQ Miners bring in their first win in franchise history defeating the Leyden Lions 28-24 at Chalmers Field!!!!
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GAME DAY IN DBQ
6.21.25
It’s Game Day in Dubuque, Iowa as your Miners are set to square off w/ the Leyden Lions at Chalmers Field!
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TAIL GATE @ DOGHOUSE!
6.19.25
Be sure to swing into the Dog House Lounge from 2-6 for some Miners tailgate action!!
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GAME WEEK!
6.16.25
The Miners are back home for a match up against the Leyden Lions this coming Saturday! Bring the family and pack Chalmers Field!!
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THANK YOU!
6.15.25
Thank You Miners Nation for showing up and showing out and rocking Chalmers for the Home Opener! Nearly 300 in attendance!!!!
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Happy Fathers Day!
6.15.25
Happy Fathers Day from our Family to yours, we hope you have a wonderful day!
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Ticket Information
6.14.25
For ticket information to this season’s Home Games, please click to read more!
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GAME DAY!!
6.14.25
WAKE UP! It’s Game Day in Dubuque! Lets turn up and rock Chalmers Field for this historic moment!
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One Day Away!
6.13.25
We are just one day away from the Miners historic home opener! Be sure to secure your tickets!
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Home Opener Week!
6.9.25
Miners Nation, it’s time to pack Chalmers Field! Round 2 of the Battle of the Frontier is here as your Dubuque Miners host the St. Paul Pioneers in our 2025 Home Opener!
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GAME DAY
6.7.25
Game Day from Baraboo, WI where the Miners are set to take on the Red Cedar Raptors!
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VENUE UPDATE IN WISCO
6.6.25
Important venue update for our game tomorrow in Baraboo, WI!
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MINERS AT TEXAS ROADHOUSE!
6.4.25
Join your Dubuque Miners at Texas Roadhouse, meet some players, and bring your appetite! 10% of all food sales goes toward the Miners Organization!
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RAPTOR WEEK!
6.2.25
The Miners head north to Wisconsin on this final road trip of a long road campaign to take on the Raptors!
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Linemen needed!
6.1.25
The Miners are looking to add some more beef to the trenches! If interested please fill out our player form!
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Final from winona
5.31.25
Final from Winona. Miners lose to Rough Riders.
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GAME DAY!
5.31.25
It’s game day in Winona, MN!!!! Miners v Rough Riders. Kickoff at 5pm
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Miners store open!
5.30.25
The Miners Shop through District 20!
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Miners Minute Podcast
5.30.25
Join us for the first ever episode of Miners Minute, a new podcast to cover our 2025 Inaugural Season!
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Shop today!
5.27.25
Be sure to swing into the shop before the Jersey pre-order is gone!! Also be sure to snag your tickets to the Miners historic home opener!
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Rally Towel!
5.29.25
Reminder, the first 100 ticket holders will receive a commemorative rally towel and commeorative game ticket!
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Memorial day
5.26.25
Today, the Dubuque Miners pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.
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GAME WEEK
5.24.25
Your Dubuque Miners are back on the road, heading north to Winona, Minnesota, for a showdown with the River City Rough Riders.
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Replica jersey's!
5.22.25
Replica Jersey’s are now on PRE-ORDER through 6/5! Be sure to snag yours today!!!!
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2000 Followers!
5.22.25
We’re thrilled to announce our FB community has now grown to over 2,000 Followers!
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game day!
5.17.25
It’s game day and your Miners are in route to St. Paul to take on the Pioneers in an exciting Season Opening match up!
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send off!
5.16.25
Come send off your Miners tomorrow morning as they board the bus to St. Paul! Bus departs at 11:15a, plan accordingly!
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One week to go!
5.10.25
One week out from the very first Miners Season Opener!!
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season opener
5.17.25
The Miners lost in Season Opener to the Pioneers in St. Paul, MN after a tough/strong battle
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Miners at Island social
5.8.25
Big thanks to everyone who came out to the Island Social last night for our Miners Meet & Greet Team Fundraiser!
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Roster Announcement!
5.5.25
The Miners announce their full roster ahead of their Inaugural 2025 Season! Go Miners!
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Making Headlines
5.4.25
The Miners make the Sunday Paper from the Kickoff 2025 Event at Best Western on Saturday!
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Intern Announcement!
5.1.25
We’re very happy to announce our newest Intern signed onto our Marketing Team! Welcome Samantha!
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Miners Unveil Jersey's!
4.30.25
The Miners pull back the curtain for a first look at their Home & Away Jersey’s!
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New Sponsor!
4.28.25
We’re excited to announce our newest Sponsor, Very Good Chriopractic, joining the Team for 2025!!
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meet the miners!
4.23.25
Come Meet the Miners for a family friendly fundraiser at the Island Social inside the Q Casino!
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MERCH STORE IS LIVE!
4.18.25
We’re extremely happy to announce the Official Miners Merch Store is LIVE! Follow the link and rep the Gold Standard today!
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New Sponsor!
4.18.25
We’re proud to announce District 20 as the exclusive merchandise partner of your Dubuque Miners!
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NEW SPONSOR!
4.17.25
The Miners are very excited to announce our newest Sponsorship w/ ENG Barbell of Dubuque, IA!
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HOME SWEET HOME
4.15.25
The Miners are excited to announce our Home Field at University of Dubuque!
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Why the name "Miners"?
4.15.25
We pay homage to our city’s mining history and it’s grit and determination
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New Sponsor!
4.12.25
The Team at Hawkeye share our vision of excellence, and we are honored to have them join us as a valued Sponsor!
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KICK OFF 2025!
4.11.25
We are thrilled to announce our first major event of 2025! Please click the link below for more details!
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New Sponsor!
4.10.25
We are excited to announce Kwik Stop as a proud Sponsor of your Dubuque Miners!
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Schedule Update
4.9.25
Due to League restructure, a schedule update has been released! Follow the link below for details!
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New Sponsor!
4.8.25
King Kutz by Ana hops on board as an official sponsor of your Dubuque Miners!
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Intern Announcement!
4.7.25
The Miners are delighted to announce our first Intern to our Marketing Team! Welcome Cord!
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Road to 2025
4.6.25
Footage from our final tryout leading up to the 2025 Season Kickoff! Follow the link to watch the action!
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Jersey Reveal!
3.21.25
The Miners reveal their Home and Away Jersey’s thanks to the help of local District 20 Designs!
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MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT
3.20.25
The Miners are thrilled to announce we are able to secure and purchase all equipment for all players!!
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Final Tryout
3.12.25
Miners to host final tryout for the 2025 Season! Held at Vets Memorial Training Center at University of Dubuque!
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Miners Add to Staff
3.5.25
The Miners add Defensive Backs Coach, Ed Lockett, to the Coaching Staff!
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Miners Add Athletic Trainer to Staff
2.19.25
The Miners are happy to announce the addition of Hanna Wolff to our Medical Staff!
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New Partnership!
1.30.25
The Miners are happy to announce our Official Health Care Provider and Partnership w/ Medical Associates!
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New Partnership!
1.22.25
The Miners are proud to announce our New Partnership with Travel Dubuque!
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2025 official schedule
1.14.25
The Dubuque Miners Official Schedule is now LIVE here on our site! Please click and follow the link below!
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Schedule announcement!
1.06.25
Happening now! Head over to our Facebook or IG throughout the week. One Game being announced each day!
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2025 Schedule Coming soon
12.27.24
We are just one week away from announcing our Inaugural 2025 Season Schedule! Stay tuned for more details!
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Joined the Chamber!
12.5.24
We are Proud to announce our Membership with the Dubuque Chamber of Commerce! Stay tuned for Ribbon Cutting details!
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New Sponsor!
12.5.24
The Miners are happy to announce Anytime Fitness of Dubuque as a Proud Sponsor!
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New Sponsor!
12.2.24
We’re excited to announce the Dog House Lounge as an Official Sponsor and the Official Tailgate of your Dubuque Miners!
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Last day of pre-order!
11.29.24
Today is the last day to Pre-Order our first drop of Miners apparel!! Get those orders in before 11:59pm tonight!
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New Sponsorship!
11.27.24
We’re thrilled to announce the Best Western of Dubuque as a new Sponsor of the Dubuque Miners!
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The Story behind our colors
11.25.24
What is the significance of our color scheme? What do they mean? What do they represent? Please follow the link:
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New Partnership!
11.23.24
The Miners are excited to announce a new partnership w/ the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Dubuque!
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New Partnership!
11.18.24
The Dubuque Miners are honored to announce a partnership w/ the Legendary Dolphs Iron Bar!
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New Partnership!
11.17.24
The Miners are happy to announce a new partnership w/ Dimensional Brewing Co. of Dubuque!
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miners gear
11.1.24
Head to our new online shop and pre-order your very own DBQ Miners Gear today!
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New Sponsor!
9.24.24
Thank you American Family for your generous Sponsorship to your Dubuque Miners!
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Player Workouts
9.20.24
Conditioning workouts held every Tuesday and Saturday. Please reach out via email or to our Coaching Staff for further information
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College Football 25
7.24.24
Bring the Dubuque Miners Football Team to your living room today and share in the excitement!
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Back on the gridiron
6.15.24
Semi-pro football: Miners initial tryout brings area athletes back on the gridiron


THANK YOU MINERS NATION!
miners nation,
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for such an incredible year!
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.
We knew building a team from the ground up wouldn’t be easy. But we also knew we weren’t doing it alone. From day one, you stood by us in the heat, the rain, the long drives, and the late nights. You packed the stands. You wore the colors. You made noise. You believed in us before we had a single win on the board.
This season wasn’t just about football. It was about building a family, a legacy, and a community that’s here to stay. Together, we laid the foundation brick by brick. And together, we’ve already accomplished so much!
But what means the most isn’t what’s on the scoreboard, it’s what’s in the stands, on the sidelines, and behind the scenes. It’s the volunteers, the sponsors, the coaches, the players, and every single fan who yelled until they lost their voice. It’s the kids wearing Miners gear around town. It’s the pride we all feel when we say we are the Dubuque Miners.
This is just the beginning.
We’re honored. We’re humbled. And we’re more fired up than ever for what’s next. So stay tuned for off season announcements that we look forward to sharing with you all!
With all our gratitude,
— The Dubuque Miners Organization
GO MINERS! #TheGoldStandard
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if you’re looking to play for the miners, please click the link below!
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2025 TEAM CAPTAINS
*not pictured, 4th Team Captain voted upon by the Team each Game Week

OL/DL #69 Nick Kelly

WR #10 sam jeager

te/de #18 hunter winner


OFFICIAL TAILGATE ZONE OF The MINERS
official hotel of the miners



We’re proud to announce your Dubuque Miners have joined the Dubuque Chamber of Commerce!
Proud Member of the dubuque chamber of commerce
Proud Member of the dubuque chamber of commerce



