A visual jourey through the miners inaugural 2025 campaign
What began as a bold idea - a dream to bring hard-nosed, high-level football back to Dubuque - has turned into something far greater. The Dubuque Miners were built from the ground up, by players for players and with the unshakeable belief in what we could be. This gallery captures that journey. From the earliest of meetings and sketchpads, to the first games and packed stands at Chalmers Field, and our historic first win in franchise history. Every photo tells a piece of the story - the sweat, the struggle, the growth, and the glory. This is more than a team, this is a movement. Welcome to the rise of the Dubuque Miners. #TheGoldStandard
First rendering of helmet logo design from March 2024
First rendering of the Miner Mascot, created by Rich at JMJ Screen Printing in April of 2024
President - Tony Hammel giving speech at first ever Miners Player Interest Meeting at Denny's Lux Club from June 12, 2024
Head Coach - Miquel Jackson giving speech at first ever Miners Player Interest Meeting at Denny's Lux Club from June 12, 2024
Photo taken after the first Player Interest meeting at Denny's Lux Club on June 12, 2024
Dubuque Miners first time being in the local paper, Telegraph Herald, announcing the Miners first ever Try-Outs
Photo from the Miners first try-out held on June 15, 2024
Photo from the Miners first try-out held on June 15, 2024
Photo from the Miners first try-out held on June 15, 2024
June 25, 2025 The Miners Official Logo was created and designed by Adam Zalaznik at Zalaznik Designs!
June 29, 2024 the Miners sign w/ the Heartland Football Association and prepare to line up the 2025 Schedule
July 24, 2024 the Dubuque Miners are in College Football 25 video game. DBQ Miners team designed by Vice-President Ken Johnson and uploaded to the CFB25 server
The Miners join the MWUF - Mid-West United Football League on November 24, 2024 following the closure of the HFA
12.13.24 The Dubuque Miners Facebook page hits 1K followers!
Photo from final tryout for the 2025 Season held in March of 2025
Image from Final Try-Out in March 2025
Jersey Reveal from March 21, 2025
Schedule Release on April 8, 2025
Miners Signing Day/Kickoff 2025 Event at our Platinum Sponsor the Best Western on May 3rd, 2025. Yard Card design done by Grassy Greetings Yard Cards.
Entry signage from the Miners Signing Day/Kickoff 2025 Event at our Platinum Sponsor the Best Western on May 3rd, 2025
Set up (before) the Miners Signing Day/Kickoff 2025 Event at our Platinum Sponsor the Best Western on May 3rd, 2025
President Tony Hammel giving a speech at the Miners Signing Day/Kickoff 2025 Event at our Platinum Sponsor the Best Western on May 3rd, 2025
Vice - President Ken Johnson giving a speech at the Miners Signing Day/Kickoff 2025 Event at our Platinum Sponsor the Best Western on May 3rd, 2025
Head Coach Miquel Jackson giving a speech at the Miners Signing Day/Kickoff 2025 Event at our Platinum Sponsor the Best Western on May 3rd, 2025
Helmet displayed on the signing table at the Miners Signing Day/Kickoff 2025 Event at our Platinum Sponsor the Best Western on May 3rd, 2025
Players Gabe Hilby (#54) and James Puetz (#25) signing autographs at the Miners Signing Day/Kickoff 2025 Event at our Platinum Sponsor the Best Western on May 3rd, 2025
Player Lucas Tsacudakis (#42) signing autographs at the Miners Signing Day/Kickoff 2025 Event at our Platinum Sponsor the Best Western on May 3rd, 2025
Left to Right RB Coach Jarvis Thomas, DB Coach Ed Lockett, Head Coach Miquel Jackson, VP Ken Johnson, President Tony Hammel, WR Coach Thackery Carter, QB/OC Colton Hansen, O-Line Coach Chris McQuillen at the Miners Signing Day/Kickoff 2025 Event at our Platinum Sponsor the Best Western on May 3rd, 2025
Players and staff posing for photos at the Miners Signing Day/Kickoff 2025 Event at our Platinum Sponsor the Best Western on May 3rd, 2025 Left to Right #11 Eli Brown, RB Coach Jarvis Thomas, Head Coach/DC Miquel Jackson, #9 Heyhey, #50 Ramon Fleming, (C) #69 Nick Kelly, #24 Bailey Billmeyer, #74 Hans Gaul, #73 Alex Faust, O-Line Coach Chris McQuillen
Players and Staff posing outside after the event at the Miners Signing Day/Kickoff 2025 Event at our Platinum Sponsor the Best Western on May 3rd, 2025
Players and Staff break it down after the Miners Signing Day/Kickoff 2025 Event at our Platinum Sponsor the Best Western on May 3rd, 2025
Meet the Miners Fundraiser Event at the Island Social inside the Q Casino on May 7th, 2025
Players posing after the Meet the Miners Fundraiser Event at the Island Social inside the Q Casino on May 7th, 2025
Players and Staff boarding the bus in Week 1 to head to St. Paul to take on the Pioneers
Sideline photo from the Miners @ Pioneers game in St. Paul, MN on May 17th. Photo Credit: Krystal Kelly
Miners pre-game stretch before the Miners @ Pioneers game in St. Paul, MN on May 17th. Photo Credit: Krystal Kelly
Coin toss before the Miners @ Pioneers game in St. Paul, MN on May 17th. Photo Credit: Krystal Kelly
The Miners take the field to start the Miners @ Pioneers game in St. Paul, MN on May 17th. Photo Credit: Krystal Kelly
Kick Return by #7 Kentarion Johnson during the Miners @ Pioneers game in St. Paul, MN on May 17th. Photo Credit: Krystal Kelly
Blocked Extra Point attempt by #4 Cameron Knight. Photo Credit: Krystal Kelly
The Miners offense on the move during the Miners @ Pioneers game in St. Paul, MN on May 17th. Photo Credit: Krystal Kelly
Sack recorded by #73 Alex Faust during the Miners @ Pioneers game in St. Paul, MN on May 17th. Photo Credit: Krystal Kelly
Group prayer between the Dubuque Miners and St. Paul Pioneers following the end of the Miners @ Pioneers game in St. Paul, MN on May 17th. Photo Credit: Krystal Kelly
Group meeting and prayer between the Dubuque Miners and the Red Cedar Raptors following their game on June 7th, 2025
Misc. photo from practice on June 5th, 2025 at Chalmers Field on campus of the University of Dubuque
Coach Thomas explaining a raffle during the Miners Pre-Game Tailgate at our Platinum Sponsor, the Dog House Lounge, on June 14th, 2025
Coach Thomas explaining a raffle during the Miners Pre-Game Tailgate at our Platinum Sponsor, the Dog House Lounge, on June 14th, 2025
Miners Pre-Game Tailgate at our Platinum Sponsor, the Dog House Lounge, on June 14th, 2025
Pre-Game prayer before the Miners vs Pioneers game on June 14th, 2025
HERE COME THE MINERS! The Miners take the field for the first time in History at Chalmers Field before kickoff of the Miners vs Pioneers game on June 14th, 2025
Coin toss before the Miners vs Pioneers game on June 14th, 2025
KICKOFF to start the Miners vs Pioneers game on June 14th, 2025
Pass attempt from #8 Larney Seals to (C) #10 Sam Jaeger during the Miners vs Pioneers game on June 14th, 2025
Huddle and breakdown before the beginning of the Miners vs Pioneers game on June 14th, 2025
Hello from the Presidents Suite! The President Suite at Chalmers Field, reserved for our Platinum Sponsors! Photo taken during the Miners vs Pioneers game on June 14th, 2025
Dubuque Dancing Diva's perform during half-time of the Miners vs Pioneers game on June 14th, 2025
Dubuque Dancing Diva's perform during half-time of the Miners vs Pioneers game on June 14th, 2025
Defense on lock down late in the second half of the Miners vs Pioneers game on June 14th, 2025
Rushing TD by #26 Davyn Braker. The FIRST Touchdown at Home in DBQ Miners History! Photo taken late in the second half during the Miners vs Pioneers game on June 14th, 2025
Another shut of the Rushing TD by #26 Davyn Braker. The FIRST Touchdown at Home in DBQ Miners History! Photo taken late in the second half during the Miners vs Pioneers game on June 14th, 2025
Group meeting and prayer post game following the Miners vs Pioneers game on June 14th, 2025
Crowd shot near the end of the Miners vs Pioneers game on June 14th, 2025. Just over 300 total in attendance for the first ever Miners Home game! Quite a historic day not only for the Miners, but the City of Dubuque and the University of Dubuque!