Real-world connection: Local students launch business, learn important lessons
Planting seeds and problem solving were part of creating a business for students at the Alternative Learning Center in Dubuque. The details of the business,…
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Officials continue seeing positive trends in Dubuque gaming market
Dubuque casinos again reported exceeding pre-pandemic gaming revenue figures for the month of April, and officials are hopeful about positive trends continuing this summer. Diamond…
Wisconsin Republicans want to end $300 unemployment bonus
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Republicans want to end the $300-per-week federal unemployment supplement, which they said today hurts businesses that are struggling to fill vacancies…
WH memo sees economic strength where critics see fragility
WASHINGTON — White House officials are seeking to quell anxiety about inflation and the pace of hiring — issuing a memo on Tuesday that highlights…
Kia recalls vehicles a 2nd time, owners should park outside
DETROIT — Kia is recalling more than 440,000 cars and SUVs in the U.S. for a second time to fix a problem that can cause…
Retailer results so far show people are going out, spending
NEW YORK — At Walmart, sales of teeth whitener are popping as customers take their masks off. So are travel items. Macy’s says that special…
Changed by pandemic, many workers won’t return to old jobs
There’s a wild card in the push to return to post-pandemic life: Many workers don’t want to go back to the jobs they once had….
Summer preview: The blockbuster movie makes a comeback
After more than a year of benching its biggest spectacles, Hollywood is ready to dazzle again. From “F9” and “In the Heights” to “The Suicide…
Fidelity launches saving, investing account for teenagers
NEW YORK — Looking to draw in the next generation of investors, Fidelity Investments is launching a new type of account for teenagers to save,…
U.S. home construction falls a surprise 9.5% in April
WASHINGTON — U.S. home construction fell surprisingly sharply in April though that is follows the biggest jump in 15 years. Construction dropped 9.5% in April…