Europe’s economy shrinks in first quarter as US rolls ahead
FRANKFURT, Germany — Europe’s economy shrank 0.6% in the first three months of the year as slow vaccine rollouts and extended lockdowns delayed a hoped-for…
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Business hotline available for federal Restaurant Revitalization Fund
A local business hotline will be available for restaurants, bars and other entities eligible for federal financial assistance due to losses related to the COVID-19…
Livestock auction venue in Maquoketa to be put up for bid
MAQUOKETA, Iowa — A longtime livestock auction venue in Maquoketa soon will change hands. Maquoketa Livestock Sales conducted its final auction on April 17. The…
Restoration work could give new life to Millwork District building dating to 1800s
The restoration of a historic building in the heart of Dubuque’s Millwork District could give the structure a second life. Crews are working on the…
US recovery from pandemic recession is showing momentum
WASHINGTON — Powered by consumers and fueled by government aid, the U.S. economy is achieving a remarkably fast recovery from the recession that ripped through…
US recovery from pandemic recession is showing momentum
WASHINGTON (AP) — Powered by consumers and fueled by government aid, the U.S. economy is achieving a remarkably fast recovery from the recession that ripped…
Merchants sue Federal Reserve over fees for debit cards
NEW YORK — Two trade groups representing businesses in North Dakota filed a lawsuit Thursday against the Federal Reserve, asking the agency to lower its…
McDonald’s comes roaring back as restrictions ease
The bounce back for McDonald’s as restrictions were lifted across the U.S. was so strong in the first quarter that the company surpassed sales during…
More Americans sign contracts to buy homes in March
SILVER SPRING, Md. — More Americans signed contracts to buy homes in March after two months of declines, pointing to a healthy housing market as…
Companies sound alarm over commodity price hikes
Toilet paper, baby care products, soft drinks and many other everyday products are about to get more expensive. Procter & Gamble, Kimberly-Clark and Coca-Cola have…