Tri-state business people in business: New hires, promotions, achievements
Woodward Printing Services, of Platteville, Wis., announced that Mike Spillane was hired as an account executive-print sales. • Honkamp Krueger & Co., P.C., announced the…
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Your money: Start 2021 off strong with these money moves
After the train wreck that was 2020, you might well question whether it’s worth trying to plan anything. But knocking off a few financial tasks…
Tech Q&A: Trying to stop the invasion of the web trackers
Question: I try to keep my Windows 10 PC free of unwanted software by running PC security (Malwarebytes) and cleaning (CCleaner) programs on my Windows…
Elkader companies tackle needed dam repair for free
ELKADER, Iowa — A partnership between two Elkader companies recently led to the successful repair of a broken gate on the Turkey River dam. Local…
Former Dyersville mayor, acclaimed builder remembered for contributions
DYERSVILLE, Iowa — A self-made Dyersville man is remembered for his work designing and building homes, businesses and subdivisions throughout the area, as well as…
Medical Associates seeks rezoning for new clinic in Dubuque
Medical Associates Clinic is taking the first steps toward building a new clinic along the Northwest Arterial in Dubuque. The company intends to locate the…
Minimum wage rises again in Illinois, furthering gap with Wisconsin, Iowa
On the first day of 2021, many hourly workers in Illinois celebrated the new year with a pay raise. The state’s minimum wage rose to…
Local farmers face precarious year ahead, but hope for return to normalcy
At first glance, a year in which farmers experienced growing income and declining bankruptcies would seem to be cause for celebration. Local farmers, however, caution…
New campaign, and logo, for GM in a bid to electrify image
DETROIT — General Motors is changing its corporate logo and launching an electric vehicle marketing campaign to reshape its image as clean vehicle company, rather…
Plenty of overhead in this market: Betting on drone races
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — In the “gamblers will bet on absolutely anything” category, here’s a new one: A major sports book is taking bets on…