Breadcrumb Home All News University of Iowa model to help Dubuque boost flood defenses by 2027 A 1:7.5 scale model pump station built at the University of Iowa could help reduce flooding in Dubuque. The full system is set to double pumping capacity by 2027. Tuesday, August 26, 2025 WQAD 8 https://www.wqad.com/article/news/local/university-of-iowa-model-to-help-dubuqu…