November trade deficit hits near record-high $80.2 billion
WASHINGTON — The U.S. trade deficit surged to a near-record high of $80.2 billion in November as exports slowed at the same time that imports…
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Vaccinations, tests give Walgreens a boost in first quarter
COVID-19 vaccines and testing boosted Walgreens store sales growth to levels not seen in more than two decades, pushing the drugstore chain well above Wall…
Bed Bath & Beyond: Fiscal Q3 earnings snapshot
UNION, N.J. — Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (BBBY) today reported a loss of $276.4 million in its fiscal third quarter. The company said it…
Dubuque airport’s passenger numbers climb in 2021, but still lag below pre-pandemic levels
Passenger counts at Dubuque Regional Airport increased significantly during the second year impacted by COVID-19, but they still fell significantly below pre-pandemic levels. A total…
Solar facility construction brings significant benefits when local workers employed
Developers of utility-scale solar farms often project job creation for local residents during their initial pitches to communities, and a recent study confirms the benefits…
Couple takes over longtime Dyersville bar
DYERSVILLE, Iowa — A popular Dyersville gathering place is under new ownership, but patrons can expect the same quality service and warm hospitality, with a…
A look ahead to 2022, part 2
The lineup December Experts Agriculture Lee Schulz, Economist, Iowa State University Denise Schwab, ISU Extension beef specialist, Iowa State University Larry Tranel, Dairy Specialist, Iowa…
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Ghosting appears in workplace hiring
If you work in human resources or any sort of hiring capacity, you might have noticed that as the demand for workers at many places…
Biz people
Honkamp Krueger & Co. HIRED: Lauren Siitari as a senior tax associate. HIRED: Sarah Millman as a staff accountant II. Origin Design HIRED: Karen Weber…