Dubuque City Council approves industrial park land purchase amid concerns
Amid voiced concerns from residents, Dubuque City Council approved the purchase of a 156-acre property on Monday for the development of a new industrial park….
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NICC renovation project puts focus on student convenience; new president search underway
PEOSTA, Iowa — Sue Runyon enjoyed seeing Northeast Iowa Community College students taking advantage of new study and hangout nooks on Monday. “That’s what I…
US easing virus restrictions for foreign flights to America
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a major easing of pandemic travel restrictions, the U.S. said Monday it will allow foreigners to fly into the country this…
U.S. stocks fall on fears of contagion from China real estate
Stocks slumped in morning trading on Wall Street today in a broad sell-off that extends an already weak streak for major indexes. Worries about debt-engorged…
Union members vote to accept new Mondelez contract
HENRICO, Va. — Striking union members voted to accept a new four-year collective bargaining agreement with snack company Mondelez International, ending a walkout that began…
HP, Procter & Gamble join companies pledge to cut emissions
BERLIN — Computer-maker HP, consumer goods business Procter & Gamble and coffee capsule company Nespresso have joined a corporate pledge to sharply cut their greenhouse…
Insider Q&A: Serving the neglected for profit, not just good
NEW YORK — Making money by helping underserved communities? It took Bobby Turner years to convince big investment funds such a thing was possible. But…
Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine works in kids ages 5 to 11
Pfizer said Monday its COVID-19 vaccine works for children ages 5 to 11 and that it will seek U.S. authorization for this age group soon…
Biz Buzz: Longtime appliance business prepares for move amid continued growth
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City of Dubuque exploring new seasonal workforce recruitment strategies
With the last rays of summer now setting, City of Dubuque officials are considering new strategies to boost recruitment for their struggling seasonal workforce. Throughout…