04.12.26

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for the Dubuque Miners Kickoff 2026 event yesterday! It was a fantastic day filled with excitement, and we’re thrileed to have signed our players.

Please follow the link to view photos

04.11.26

MINERS NATION, THANK YOU!

What we experienced today Miners Kickoff 2026 was something special.

We are truly humbled by the support from this community. From the energy in the room, to the conversations, to the excitement for what’s ahead…it’s clear that this organization is Built by the Community in every sense of the word.

04.10.26

MINERS KICKOFF 2026 | TOMORROW

Tomorrow we officially kick off the 2026 season, and we couldn’t be more excited to bring everyone together for this special event!

04.06.26

MINERS NATION!

This Saturday at the Miners 2026 Kickoff Event, we officially unveil the future of Miners Football!

04.05.26

Happy Easter from our Miners Family to Miners Nation and beyond!

Wishing you a day filled with family and joy! We’re grateful for each and every one of you, today and always

03.31.26

MINERS NATION, IT’S TIME!

After months of putting in the work behind the scenes…From indoor practices dating back to October and running through January, to grinding through offseason workouts with our partners at Anytime Fitness…

The Dubuque Miners are officially BACK on the field!

03.30.26

NEW SPONSOR ALERT!

The Dubuque Miners are proud to welcome Ernest Jackson Painting as an official sponsor for the 2026 season!

03.28.26

2 WEEKS OUT!

Miners Nationx…we’re getting close!!

April 11th we officially lunch the 2026 season!

03.25.26

NEW SPONSOR ALERT!

The Dubuque Miners are proud to welcome Hangry Hobo Pub & Grub to the Miners family for the 2026 season!

Located at 231 Sinsinawa Ave, East Dubuque, IL, Hangry Hobo is quickly becoming a go-to spot for incredible food, cold drinks, and a great atmosphere!

03.24.26

MINERS NATION | UPGRADE ALERT!

We’re bringing the heat in 2026…and we’re not just talking about what’s happening on the field!

The Dubuque Miners are proud to announce NEW & UPGRADED CONCESSIONS for the upcoming season!

03.23.26

A huge thank you to everyone who attended the Employment Expo on Saturday! We also extend our sincere gratitude to all the local businesses, organizations, and community partners who helped make this event a success!

03.22.26

Big time shoutout to Coach Colton Hansen!

From leading the offense here in Dubuque as our Offensive Coordinator, to stepping into the role of Associate Head Coach, and now taking the next big leap as Offensive Coordinator for the IFL’s New Mexico Chupacabras, this is what it’s all about!

03.22.26

Let’s kickoff this great Sunday morning by re-introducing the woman that’s helped build the Golden Axes Cheer Team from the ground up!

Bee is bringing excitement and enthusiasm to the Golden Axes Cheer Team as part of this inaugural season. She’s thrilled to be part of the very first year of Golden Axes Cheer and help build something special!

03.21.26

GOLDEN AXES CHEER TEAM WELCOME!

Next up, meet Isaiah!

Isaiah brings excitement, strength, and personality to the Golden Axes Cheer Team this season. He has a passion for tattoos, animals, and motorcycles, and brings that same bold energy to the team.

03.21.26

GOLDEN AXES CHEER TEAM WELCOME!

Nex up, meet Heather!

Heather brings a lifelong passion for cheer and dance to the Golden Axes Cheer Team. Having cheered since she was young, she continues to carry that love and energy into everything she does. She’s also a proud graduate of the University of Dubuque!

03.21.26

GOLDEN AXES CHEER TEAM WELCOME!

Next up, meet V!

V brings experience and excitement to the Golden Axes Cheer Team this season, with six years of cheer already under her belt. After some time away, she’s more than ready to get back into it and hit the field again!

03.21.26

GOLDEN AXES CHEER TEAM WELCOME!

Next up, meet Liz!

Liz brings a caring and energetic presence to the Golden Axes Cheer Team this season. Outside of cheer, she works as a Lead Infant Teacher at New Horizon Academy, where she makes an impact every day through her dedication and passion for working with children

03.21.26

GOLDEN AXES CHEER TEAM WELCOME!

It’s Saturday, so let’s keep announcing our Golden Axes Cheer Team! Let’s give a big welcome to Gabriela!

Gabriela brings incredible energy and excitement to the Golden Axes Cheer Team this season.

03.20.26

GOLDEN AXES CHEER TEAM WELCOME!

Next up, meet Christine!

Christine, also known by her stage name ChoZen, brings passion, creativity, and strong community leadership to the Golden Axes Cheer Team!

03.20.26

GOLDEN AXES CHEER TEAM WELCOME!

Next up, meet Jadelynn!

Jadelynn brings great energey and creativity to the Golden Axes Cheer Team this season. When she’s not busy with school and activities, she enjoys doing nails, spending time with friends, and anything that allows her to be creative

03.20.26

GOLDEN AXES CHEER TEAM WELCOME!

Next up, meet Chloe!

Chloe brings both leadership and experience to the Golden Axes Cheer Team. She began cheering in high school, where she served as a co-captain for two years…

03.20.26

Good morning, Miners Nation and Happy Friday!

Let’s kick this day off the right way as we begin to introduce your Golden Axes Cheer Team for the 2026 Season!

First up, meet Angel!

03.20.26

This is what it’s all about right here.

Building connedctions, giving back, and showing the next generation what’s possible!

03.19.26

Thursday Night OTA Work

Another strong night putting in the work as we continue to build toward the 2026 season.

03.18.26

The fullslate of 2026 Home Games and Theme Nights is HERE! And trust us…you’re not going to want to miss a single one at Chalmers Filed!

This season is bigger, louder, and built for YOU! Whether you’re there for the football, the atmosphere, or the mission behind each night, this is where Miners Nation shows up and shows out!

03.18.26

We’re fired up to welcome back The Yardarm Riverfront Bar and Grill as an official sponsor of the Dubuque Miners for the 2026 season!

03.17.26

Today might be about luck…but in Dubuque, we don’t rely on luck, we set the Gold Standard!

We’re lucky, but not by chance
We’re lucky because of YOU!

03.16.26

Please join us in welcoming Freedom Financial Wealth Management as an official sponsor of the Dubuque Miners for the 2026 season!

We are incredibly grateful for the support and their commitment to helping us continue building something special here in Dubuque!

03.13.26

Empowered to Succeed

The Dubuque Miners are proud to partner with the Dubuque Mulicultural Family Center and Express Employment Professionals to bring an incredible opportunity to the Dubuque and Tri-State community!

03.13.26

Miners Nation, we’ve got something new for you!

This past Saturday, March 7, the Dubuque Miners hit the field for one of our first practices of the 2026 season at the University of Dubuque Veterans Memorial Indoor Facility! New faces, returning leaders, and the same mission as always, to build something special for Dubuque

03.12.26

The Dubuque Miners are proud to welcome Dubuque Fire Equipment as an official partner of the 2026 season!

Please join us in giving a big thank you to Dubuque Fire Equipment for believing in the Dubuque Miners and supporting Miners Nation! We’re proud to have you on the team!

03.11.26

Miners Nation, help us welcome Vanessa Husemann to the Dubuque Miners Organization!

Vanessa is a dedicated 200 hour yoga instructor who specializes in strength, mobility, and injury prevention. She works closely witht he Dubuque Miners football team throughout the presason, regular season, and post season.

Read more…

03.10.26

The Dubuque Miners are proud to announce that Very Good Chiropractic is returning as an Official Sponsor for the 2026 season!

We’re incredibly grateful to continue this partnership and want to give a big thank you to Hans for his continued belief in the Miners organization and our mission in the Dubuque community!

03.09.26

A sincere thank you to the Dubuque Fighting Saints for invitting the Dubuque Miners organization to be part of Mascot Mania Night and for giving us the opportunity to officially debut our mascot, Dynamite Dan!

03.08.26

Yesterday’s Dubuque Miners football practice was a success! We’re hitting the ground running as the sesaon approaches, focused on reaching our full potential! A big shout out to the entire team for their hard work!

03.06.26

It’s a big weekend for your Dubuque Miners, and we’ve got a full day lined up this Saturday!

Click the link below to see what this weekend has in store!

03.05.26

Were just over 7 weeks away from our Home Opener, and we’re excited to share some special news about the night!

The Dubuque Miners have teamed up with the American Heart Association for our Home Opener as we work together to raise awareness and support lifesaving heart health initiatives.

03.04.26

Things are starting to heat up for the Miners Kickoff 2026 Eent and we’re excited to share a few more details about it!

Happening April 11, 2026 at the Best Western Dubuque Grand Ballroom as we bring together the entire Miners community to officially kick off the 2026 season!

03.02.26

Miners! Be ready. Come early, come ready, it’s time to work!

See you Saturday

02.28.26

Miners Nation! New online store is LIVE!

We just dropped brand new gear designed specifically for Miners Nation from fresh hoodies, tees, hats, and more that rep the Gold Standard!

02.26.26

The Dubuque Miners Organization is proud to officially be a member of the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce!

We’re looking forward to joining such a strong network of local leaders and working alongside great area businesses to continue building, improving, and giving back to the community that supports us!

02.25.26

Monday evening, members of the Dubuque Miners came together for a team yoga session focused on recovery, strength, and longevity

02.24.26

Tuesday OTA

Every rep is a step toward kickoff
Time to work.

02.24.26

Miners Nation, the 2026 season is coming fast and we want Chalmers Field packed, loud, and painted RED every single home game!

Let’s make game day in Dubuque something the city talks about all week long!

Secure your tickets now, don’t miss out!

02.20.26

Miners Nation, you helped name our mascot, now it’s time to meet the newest face of the Dubuque Miners LIVE and in person, and we’re doing it on one of the biggest, most fun nights in Dubuque Sports!

02.18.26

Every season we grow, every season we raise the standard. And in 2026, game day is becoming more than just football, it’s becoming an experience built by this community, for this community!

02.17.26

While the offseason gets quiet for some…we’ve been putting in the work

The Dubuque Miners haven’t stopped building since the last snap of last season, and today’s OTA is another step forward…

02.16.26

Your Dubuque Miners are announcing Season Ticket packages TONIGHT 02.16.26

Stay tuned, you won’t want to miss out!

02.13.26

Members of the Dubuque Miners Organization were honored to be invited to an incredible evening at the United Way of Dubuque’s Captains of the Cocktail 2026 event!

02.11.26

Aril 11th, 2026, from 11a-1p, the Dubuque Miners will officially launch the 2026 campaign at the Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center

02.04.26

Big News, Miners Nation!

We’re proud to welcome back the Best Western of Dubuque as a returning sponsor for the 2026 sesason!

02.02.26

Big news for the 2026 season

We’re proud to welcome Alter Metal Recycling as an official sponsor of the Dubuque Miners!

01.30.26

Miners Nation, turn up the dial!

Starting Monday 2/2, the Dubuque Miners are hitting the airwaves on 97.3 The Rock and running through the end of March leading up to our season!

Tune in, spread the word, stay locked in!

01.27.26

Miners OTA’s are ongoing! To our current players and to those still looking for an opportunity, our work continues.

Miners OTA’s have been ongoing throughout the winter as we continue building toward a strong and successful Year Two

01.15.26

Tryout Recap is now up on our Youtube Channel!
Nearly 40 athletes came out and gave it everything they had, bringing together a strong mix of new faces and returning Miners who already understand the standard.

A huge thank you to every athlete who showed up, competed, and left it all on the field. Your time and effort don’t go unnoticed!
Watch the video at the link below!

01.14.26

Saturday marked an incredible turnout for the Dubuque Miners team’s second tryout. A mix of fresh faces and returning players arrived ready to showcase their talents and compete.

Click below to read more

01.13.26

Miners Nation, this is a BIG ONE!

We’re proud to officially announce that the Dubuque Miners Football Team has been approved as a 501c3 nonprofit.

This is a massive step forward, not just for our football program, but for our entire community!

Please follow the link below to learn more

1.12.26

It’s official. The road ahead is set!

New era. New challenges. Same standard.

From opening kickoff to the final whistle, the 2026 season is stacked ith battles at home and on the road, league-wide byes, and some massive matchups that will test who we are and what we’re building.

Click the link below to learn more

01.12.26

The 2026 Dubuque Miners Schedule Release Show is now LIVE on Youtube!

Get ready Miners Fans! Join Dan Brosnan for the Dubuque Miners Football 2026 Schedule Release Special, featuring an exclusive look at the upcoming season.

01.09.26

Miners nation, here’s your first sneak peak at the 2026 season!

This season brings a slate of fresh matchups and first-time opponents, along with a few special surprises we’ll be revealing during the show…so you won’t want to miss it!

01.08.26

Our 2026 Schedule Release Show is coming!

We’ll be recording the show on Friday evening 1/9 and launching it Monday morning (1/12) where we’ll break down the matchups, talk through the road ahead, and share what this season means for our organization and our great community..

01.06.26

This past weekend, members of the Dubuque Miners Family were honored to lend a hand at the Suicide Awareness Benefit hosted by the Midwest Freeriders benefiting NAMI of Dubuque!

01.03.26

The second 2026 Dubuque Miners Tryout is almost here and this is your opportunity to step onto the field and compete for a spot on the roster!

This isn’t just a team. It’s a standard. It’s a culture. It’s an opportunity.
This is your chance to come out and compete!

01.02.26

We’ve been hard at work polishing, organizing, and expanding our website to better represent the Dubuque Miners Organization and the programs we operate and we’re excited to roll out Phase 1 of our overhaul!

Click below to read on…

01.01.26

Looking back on the events we were able to participate in and volunteer at this past year, we’re grateful for the meaningful experiences, connections, and moments of impact we were able to share with our community. We look forward to continuing that effort even more in 2026!

12.31.25

Happy New Year, Miners Nation!

Thank you to everyone who stood with us this past year. Thank you to our players, coaches, families, volunteers, sponsors, partners, and every single fan who cheered, shared a post, brought a friend to a game, or believed in what we’re building here in Dubuque.

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!