UK trade with EU plunges after Brexit, hurting economy
LONDON — U.K. trade with the European Union plunged in January as Britain’s departure from the bloc and widespread coronavirus restrictions dealt a double blow…
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SW Wisconsin bank acquires Lancaster branch
LANCASTER, Wis. — A Boscobel-based bank is expanding its locations with the purchase of a branch in Lancaster. Community First Bank has reached an agreement…
Officials provide update on new grocery store in Manchester
MANCHESTER, Iowa — Hy-Vee officials recently confirmed that the building under construction on West Marion Street in Manchester will be home to a Dollar Fresh…
US mortgage rates rise for fourth straight week, hitting 3.05%
U.S. mortgage rates rose for a fourth straight week, with higher borrowing costs threatening to crimp the housing rally. The average for a 30-year, fixed…
Job openings rise, layoffs fall as pandemic economy mends
WASHINGTON — Companies posted more open jobs in January while layoffs decreased as the economy heals slowly from the pandemic. There were 6.9 million jobs…
MGM offering special sport bets at Buffalo Wild Wings; Iowa included
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — BetMGM is offering special sports betting products to customers who are physically inside a Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant in six states…
US jobless claims fall to 712,000 as pace of layoffs eases
WASHINGTON — The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 712,000, the lowest total since early November, evidence that fewer employers are…
European Central Bank to step up pace of stimulus program
FRANKFURT, Germany — The European Central Bank said today it will step up its bond-buying stimulus program in coming months to keep the region’s lagging…
SW Wisconsin bank acquires Lancaster branch
LANCASTER, Wis. – A Boscobel-based bank is expanding its locations with the purchase of a branch in Lancaster. Community First Bank has reached an agreement…
Voices to move into former Central Avenue business
A former paint store in Dubuque will soon become the new headquarters of a local arts organization. Officials from Voices Productions, a local nonprofit, have…