Poll: School mask, vaccine mandates supported in U.S.
BOSTON — As COVID-19 cases surge around the country, a majority of Americans say they support mask mandates for students and teachers in K-12 schools,…
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Biz Buzz Monday: MercyOne workers provide care at Field of Dreams
business tips sought Do you have an interesting story or news tip to share about a local business? Ideas can be shared with business editor…
Longtime Farley bar changes hands but remains in family
FARLEY, Iowa — It wasn’t the easiest decision to come to, but in the end, it was the right one to make. “I’m going to…
From humble beginnings to serving 21 counties, DuTrac celebrates 75 years
DuTrac Community Credit Union Founded in: 1946 Workforce: About 120 employees Locations: 13 offices in Iowa and Illinois Online: www.dutrac.org As DuTrac Community Credit Union celebrates…
Tech Q&A
Question: My antivirus software provider suggested that I also use the firm’s “virtual private network” (VPN) service. What is a VPN, and do you think…
Millennial Money: 3 things to do before you buy crypto
Investing in cryptocurrency can be as easy as a few taps on your phone, and with crypto all over the news and coming up in…
Weekly commodity wrap-up
Oil slides on demand destruction Threats of a slowing world economy due to COVID-19 concerns pushed crude oil down this week. Reduced air travel, a…
MLB to end 70-year partnership with Topps trading cards
Major League Baseball is ending a 70-year relationship with trading card company Topps after signing a new partnership with a rival company. The loss of…
COVID anxiety rising amid delta surge, AP-NORC poll finds
DENVER — Anxiety in the United States over COVID-19 is at its highest level since winter, a new poll shows, as the delta variant rages,…
Deere: Fiscal Q3 earnings snapshot
MOLINE, Ill. — Deere & Co. today reported fiscal third-quarter earnings of $1.67 billion. On a per-share basis, the company said it had profit of…