US airlines adding jobs, extending rebound from October low
U.S. airlines are adding jobs as industry employment extends a rebound from a low in October, when tens of thousands of airline workers were briefly…
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New economic development, Main Street director hired for Elkader
ELKADER, Iowa — The City of Elkader and the Main Street Elkader Board of Directors announced today that Elkader native Samantha Baumgartner will take on…
Park outside: Kia recalls nearly 308,000 vehicles for fire risk
DETROIT — Kia is telling owners of nearly 380,000 vehicles in the U.S. to park them outdoors due to the risk of an engine compartment…
Dick’s: Fiscal Q4 earnings snapshot
CORAOPOLIS, Pa. — Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc. today reported fiscal fourth-quarter profit of $219.6 million. On a per-share basis, the company said it had profit…
Veterinarian sets up new shop in Peosta
PEOSTA, Iowa — A veterinarian recently opened her office in Peosta. Dr. Robin Mundt opened Dubuque County Veterinary Services, located at 8554 Knapp Drive, Suite…
Renovations underway at Dyersville bowling alley, former supper club
DYERSVILLE, Iowa — Almost a year after a local economic development agency purchased a Dyersville bowling alley and former restaurant, it has invested thousands of…
Biz Buzz: Dubuque DQ to reopen; lumber company launches in Elkader; Galena eatery planned
Biz Buzz shares business tidbits from around the tri-state area. This week, we highlight developments in Dubuque and Elkader, Iowa, and Galena, Ill. A popular…
Stocks move higher on Wall Street despite bond yields rising
Stocks were higher in morning trading today, as weakness in technology companies was more than offset by strength in banks and other sectors. Investors continued…
Yellen plays down inflation fears, pushes for relief bill
WASHINGTON — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says fears that the administration’s $1.9 trillion relief bill could trigger a rapid rise in inflation are misplaced. In…
Spring-break partying falls victim to COVID-19 crisis
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Goodbye, sunshine. Hello, study sessions. Colleges around the U.S. are scaling back spring break or canceling it entirely to discourage partying…