Europe leaves stimulus running hot ahead of recovery
FRANKFURT, Germany — The European Central Bank left its key pandemic support for the economy running full blast even as the economy shows signs of…
All Posts
US unemployment claims fall to 376,000, sixth straight drop
WASHINGTON — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell for the sixth straight week as the U.S. economy reopens rapidly after being held…
Another jump in prices tightens the squeeze on US consumers
WASHINGTON — American consumers absorbed another surge in prices in May — a 0.6% increase over April and 5% over the past year, the biggest…
GM delivers affordable luxury with Corvette Stingray
DETROIT — What would you splurge on if you won the lottery? Most people have a dream car or two on their list, but alas,…
Wisconsin grant to help boost local farm’s marketing efforts
LANCASTER, Wis. – State funding to help strengthen Wisconsin’s agriculture industry is coming to a local farm. Lancaster’s Vesperman Farms is receiving a Buy Local,…
Downtown Dubuque brewery buys neighboring property, poised to expand
Less than three years after opening in downtown Dubuque, a brewery aims to expand its presence on Main Street. Tom Rauen, co-owner of Dimensional Brewing…
Reynolds signs rural EMS bill, talks ethanol at local stops
MONTICELLO, Iowa — Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds discussed the impact of the recently wrapped 2021 state legislative session on rural emergency services and biofuels during…
Home and garden store to open new location in Peosta
PEOSTA, Iowa — A locally owned hardware store with an established presence in Dubuque soon will expand into Peosta. Sara Carpenter, co-owner of Steve’s Ace,…
Workplace loyalty
Loyalty is a word often used in the business world today. Airline promotions offer free travel miles if a preferred credit card is used. Many…
Taking a trip with fika and lagom
In June 2019, my husband and I celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary in Europe. On this adventure, we visited England, Sweden, Germany, and Portugal. All…