Flexsteel Industries declares quarterly dividend
The Board of Directors of Dubuque-headquartered Flexsteel Industries Inc. this week declared a quarterly dividend of 15 cents per share. It is payable July 12…
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Fed sees faster time frame for rate hikes as inflation rises
WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve signaled today that it may act sooner than previously planned to start dialing back the low-interest rate policies that have…
Text of the Federal Reserve’s statement after its meeting
WASHINGTON — Below is the statement the Fed released today after its policy meeting ended: The Federal Reserve is committed to using its full range…
GM to spend more on electric vehicles, add 2 battery plants
DETROIT — General Motors will raise its spending on electric and autonomous vehicles and add two U.S. battery factories as it gambles that consumers will…
US home construction posted moderate 3.6% gain in May
WASHINGTON — U.S. home construction rose 3.6% in May as builders battled a surge in lumber prices that have made homes more expensive The May…
Want a job? Employers say: Talk to the computer
A day after her interview for a part-time job at Target last year, Dana Anthony got an email informing her she didn’t make the cut….
3 local entrepreneurs to be inducted in Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame
Three local entrepreneurs will be honored at a rescheduled event held this week in Dubuque. Larry Friedman, Friedman Insurance Group; Tim Hodge, Hodge; and Michael…
3 local entrepreneurs to be inducted in Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame
Three local entrepreneurs will be honored at a rescheduled event held this week in Dubuque. Larry Friedman, Friedman Insurance Group; Tim Hodge, Hodge; and Michael…
Dubuque casino’s president/CEO to retire; board selects successor
The longtime president and CEO of Q Casino and Hotel in Dubuque will step down by the end of the year. Meanwhile, the board of…
Court dismisses 4 mask-mandate citations against Dubuque brewery
Four municipal citations issued against a Dubuque brewery and its owner related to violations of the city’s mask mandate recently were dismissed. An Iowa District…