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DICKINSON, Richard E. (Rick)
DICKINSON, Richard E. (Rick). (Sabula, IA--- ). Dickinson, Mayor Terry DUGGAN, and City Manager Michael VAN MILLIGEN working in close cooperation have been credited with being the leaders who brought Dubuque out of economic despair into becoming a shining example of city growth and prosperity.
A graduate of William Penn College with a degree in business and history, Dickinson became the Director of the GREATER DUBUQUE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION in June 1, 1995. Prior to this appointment, he worked as a manufacturer sales representative for four months; salesman for Borden Chemical of Columbus, Ohio for five years and marketing manager for Franklin International of Columbus, Ohio for two and one-half years. Dickinson was an adult probation parole officer for five years for the Seventh Judicial District covering Clinton and Jackson County. (1)
Dickinson's career included years of public service. He served as a city council member before being elected to the Jackson County Board of Supervisors for six years. In 1978, he was elected the mayor of Sabula. From 1990 to 1994, Dickinson served in the Iowa Legislature as the representative for the 34th House District. (2) Dickinson has also served as president of the DUBUQUE RACING ASSOCIATION.
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Source:
1. "Dickinson: Education a Priority," Telegraph Herald, June 1, 1990, p. 3
2. Ibid.