Only one thread on Dubuque from back in '17.
We are trying to narrow down where we want to retire.
My wife and I both like the Midwest, but we wouldn't mind living somewhere where the geography is a little more interesting than Northern IL or Chicagoland.
MW climate is not an issue at all...
We plan to get an RV and travel quite a bit, i.e. we don't want to maintain a mansion in an expensive area (taxes, etc.).
More along the lines of a smallish house with a barn.
Love the Driftless area that Dubuque borders on; it is great for motorcycle rides and even though I never cycled in the area, it seems to have a really good reputation for cycling as well.
Madison, WI is close, Chicago is only 3 hours in case we get the city itch.
Since it might help to answer another important question these days, here is our list of areas that we would never move to: TX, FL, and anything in the Bible Belt
Dubuque: pros/cons/thoughts?