DUBUQUE, Iowa — The City of Dubuque says a tarp hung over the side of the Five Flags Center on Friday, October 31, 2026, was not authorized by the City, and it has since been removed.
In a statement issued October 31, the City said it became aware that evening that a tarp had been hung over the side of the facility. The City said it was not asked whether the exterior of the facility could be modified and did not authorize the tarp.
Five Flags Center is owned by the City of Dubuque and operated by a private management company, Oak View Group, which manages all facility operations and rentals, according to the statement. The facility rental agreement for the Sunday, November 1, event does not include any authority to modify the exterior of the facility, the City said…