Welcome to the
Dubuque Area Landlords Association

2025 State Landlord Convention

October 17th and 18th, 2025
Grand River Convention Center
500 Bell Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001

Attend This Event
Information & Costs

Non-members:
$150

DALA members:
$125

New DALA members:
$100*
* Plus a $72 Annual Membership Fee

Ticket Includes All Sessions + Lunch
You will be redirected to Venmo to “Purchase your tickets”

Become a Sponsor
Information & Forms

from as little as:
$40

up to:
$1500

Have Questions? Contact:

Lynn Lampe (Convention Chairman)
563.580.5264 or [email protected]

Mary Gotz
563-599-9390

Click “Download Sponsorship Form” to see all options/packages.

Meet Our Featured Speakers

Matt Booth

MattBooth.com

Meet M@

Brian Maro, CPA

E&M, PLLC

Meet Brian

Gregory T. Usher

Nazette Marner Nathanson Knoll LLP

Meet Gregory

Jodie Clark McDougal​

Fredrikson & Byron, P.A.

Meet Jodie

Tom Rauen

Fast Food Landlord

Meet Tom

Event Schedule

October 17, 2025

8:00am
Registration Opens

9:00 am
Lynn Lampe, President of Dubuque Area Landlord Association
Introductory Remarks

9:30 am
Julie Kronlage
Welcome to Dubuque

9:45 am
Jeremy Jensen, Dubuque Police Chief

10:00 am
Brian Maro, CPA
Tax preparation, asset management

10:45 am
Vendor visitation/break
Questions for Brian

11:00 am
Brian Maro, CPA
Continued presentation/discuss questions

12:00 pm
Buffet Lunch

1:00 pm
Greg Usher, attorney
Evictions and more

2:00 pm
Vendor visitation/break

2:15 pm
Jodie McDougal, attorney
Varied topics

4:00 pm
Vendor visitation/break

4:20 pm
Intellisee Surveillance Safety Solutions

5:00 pm
Happy Hour

6:00 pm
Dinner Banquet

October 18, 2025

8:00 am
Registration
Vendor Visitation

8:45 am
Vendor Presentation

9:00 am
Legislators
Discussing our Legislative agenda for 2026
Know your legislators
Q&A

10:00 am
Keynote Speaker
Matt Booth
Check Your Attitude, Figure It Out, Do Something

12:00 pm
Lunch Buffet

1:00 pm
Randi Taylor
Insurance Possibilities

1:15 pm
Jeff Spahn
Compassionate Cleaners

1:30 pm
Brian Grimes
Judgment Collection

2:00 pm
Vendor visits/break

2:15 pm
Tom Rauen
Fast Food Landlord: Creating passive income with commercial real estate

3:00 pm
Closing Remarks

Hotel Information

Ideally situated in the Port of Dubuque, Iowa and featuring a winning combination of service, amenities and entertainment, the Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark is the Midwest’s premier destination for meetings, group events and family vacations.

Dining

With our locally beloved Tony Roma’s Restaurant, Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark makes it easy for guests to enjoy an award-winning dining experience without having to leave the hotel.

Amenities

At the Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark, we’re dedicated to providing superb amenities and efficient service – the little “niceties” that make you feel right at home and will delight business travelers and families alike.

Local Attractions

Located on the Mississippi Riverfront, Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark is within walking distance of many of Dubuque’s prime entertainment options such as the National Mississippi River Museum, and Diamond Jo Casino.

Need a room?

Please reserve by calling (563) 690-4000.