Peosta completed the Community Heart & Soul | Revitalizing Small US Cities and Towns process in October, 2025.
Community Heart and Soul is a resident driven process that engages the whole community in identifying what they love about their town and what would make it even better.
Our Values
Here is what you told us would make Peosta even better.
Our community treasures its small-town feel where friendliness, family values and a strong sense of community create a warm, inviting place to call home.
Peosta's location offers the best of both worlds - a small town with welcoming neighborhoods that create a peaceful place to live and raise families, while being close to the big conveniences of Dubuque.
Peosta residents appreciate convenient local amenities such as restaurants, grocery, health, and other businesses which support daily life, cultivating a strong, dynamic and growing community.
Peosta residents value indoor and outdoor recreation and desire additional options to support wellness, connection, and a vibrant community.
Our community takes pride in our quality education resources - choices of public or private schools and Northeast Iowa Community College, all of which help tie our community together.
Peosta residents benefit from a robust police presence, safe streets, friendly neighbors looking out for each other, and the joy of seeing families and kids freely exploring the outdoors.
Through surveys, interviews, and community events, Peosta residents spoke — and we listened. This action plan translates those shared values into concrete steps for our community's future.
Download Action PlanWhat's Next
Your voice shaped this plan. Now we're building the resources to act on it. Through the Small Town Dreams initiative, Peosta is establishing a permanent community endowment — so the priorities you've identified aren't just heard, they're funded for generations to come.
We're committed to Peosta's future. That's why we're launching the Peosta Today. Tomorrow. Together Endowment Fund–a permanent resource designed to protect what we value and invest in what's ahead.
This initiative isn't just about raising money; it's about creating a lasting impact that enriches our quality of life and sense of belonging.
This is a community-driven effort, and your participation matters. Whether through a financial contribution, helping spread the word, or volunteering your time, every action helps build a stronger Peosta.
Residents, businesses, and organizations are invited to join us in shaping the future—one project, one investment, one dream at a time.