UK warns of ‘bumpy’ post-Brexit transition despite deal
LONDON — First came the Brexit trade deal. Now comes the red tape and the institutional nitty gritty. Four days after sealing a free trade…
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How young drivers can steer clear of costly car insurance
Insurance costs for drivers in their early 20s can be staggering — after teenagers, young adults have some of the highest car insurance rates in…
Biz Buzz: Bellevue eatery offers private option; new pop-up coffee shop; screen-printing shop in new location
Biz Buzz shares business tidbits from around the tri-state area. This week, we highlight developments in Dubuque and Bellevue, Iowa. Guests hoping to dine out…
$30,000 in grants OK’d for new Dubuque restaurant
Dubuque City Council members recently approved $30,000 in grants for a planned eatery by a renowned chef. Chef Kevin Scharpf was approved for a $10,000…
Dubuque County resumes resolution for review of large-scale animal ag operations
After commitments to follow through, the Dubuque County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution to require review of hog and cattle confinement operations of more…
Week in review: Notable local stories from the past 7 days
Flights return to Dubuque in January Commercial flights will return to Dubuque Regional Airport in about two weeks. The airport and Dubuque Area Chamber of…
From COVID-19 impacts to moves by major employers, top 10 local business stories of 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic buffeted the local business community in 2020. It also was a year that saw two major employers leave Dubuque while a new…
5 housing trends for 2021: What’s ahead for mortgage rates, home prices, flight to suburbs?
In 2021, mortgage rates will rise from record lows, home-price gains will slow and Americans will continue their migration to less dense regions and lower-cost…
Tech Q&A: What to do if FaceTime video calls disconnect
Question: When I make a FaceTime video call over Wi-Fi, my iPhone XS drops the call shortly after connecting. This doesn’t happen when I use…
Tri-state business people in business: New hires, promotions, achievements
Heartland Financial USA announced: Promotions: Isaiah Johnson, portfolio manager I. German Gutierrez-Cardoza, portfolio manager I. Brent Segvich, portfolio manager I. Pablo Santos Alonso, portfolio manager…