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KING, D. Michael. (Dundee, IL- ). [[MAYOR]] of Dubuque, 1981. King, an attorney, announced his candidacy for a position on the Dubuque City Council in September 1977. In announcing his intention to run, King stated his interest in the council as taking a positive look at the development of neighborhood parks, recreation areas, and the use of [[CITY ISLAND]] for recreational purposes. | KING, D. Michael. (Dundee, IL- ). [[MAYOR]] of Dubuque, 1981. King, an attorney, announced his candidacy for a position on the Dubuque City Council in September 1977. In announcing his intention to run, King stated his interest in the council as taking a positive look at the development of neighborhood parks, recreation areas, and the use of [[CITY ISLAND]] for recreational purposes. | ||
Then a partner in the firm of Kintzinger, Kintzinger, Van Etten, Setter and King, King had chaired the local United Way campaign for two years and been a member of "Your [[TOWN CLOCK]] Committee." King | Then a partner in the firm of Kintzinger, Kintzinger, Van Etten, Setter and King, King had chaired the local United Way campaign for two years and been a member of "Your [[TOWN CLOCK]] Committee." King had served as second vice-president of the [[DUBUQUE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE]] and was active in seeking development of the downtown area. He served for several years as president of the Ronald McDonald House in Iowa City. | ||
In 1976 King received the Jaycees Distinguished Service Award for hosting fund drives for the [[FIVE FLAGS CIVIC CENTER]], cancer research, Y.M.C.A, and [[BETHANY HOME]]. He also served on the boards of the Dubuque Area Legal Services Agency and Project Concern. King was president of the Evening Optimist Club. | In 1976 King received the Jaycees Distinguished Service Award for hosting fund drives for the [[FIVE FLAGS CIVIC CENTER]], cancer research, [[YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (Y.M.C.A.)]], and [[BETHANY HOME]]. He also served on the boards of the Dubuque Area Legal Services Agency and Project Concern. King was president of the Evening Optimist Club. | ||
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Revision as of 20:29, 7 March 2010
KING, D. Michael. (Dundee, IL- ). MAYOR of Dubuque, 1981. King, an attorney, announced his candidacy for a position on the Dubuque City Council in September 1977. In announcing his intention to run, King stated his interest in the council as taking a positive look at the development of neighborhood parks, recreation areas, and the use of CITY ISLAND for recreational purposes.
Then a partner in the firm of Kintzinger, Kintzinger, Van Etten, Setter and King, King had chaired the local United Way campaign for two years and been a member of "Your TOWN CLOCK Committee." King had served as second vice-president of the DUBUQUE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE and was active in seeking development of the downtown area. He served for several years as president of the Ronald McDonald House in Iowa City.
In 1976 King received the Jaycees Distinguished Service Award for hosting fund drives for the FIVE FLAGS CIVIC CENTER, cancer research, YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (Y.M.C.A.), and BETHANY HOME. He also served on the boards of the Dubuque Area Legal Services Agency and Project Concern. King was president of the Evening Optimist Club.