Reynolds gives $14 million to Iowa care homes as virus cases rise
DES MOINES — Gov. Kim Reynolds announced today that she will provide $14 million in federal funds to Iowa’s long-term care centers to help them…
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Lawsuits: Tyson managers bet on virus cases at Iowa plant
IOWA CITY, Iowa — The top official at Tyson Foods’ largest pork plant created a pool for managers to bet on how many workers would…
CDC begs Americans not to travel for Thanksgiving
NEW YORK — With the coronavirus surging out of control, the nation’s top public health agency pleaded with Americans today not to travel for Thanksgiving…
Bally’s buys sports betting tech company, closes Atlantic City purchase
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Bally’s Corp. has purchased a sports betting technology company for $125 million and has finished the purchase of a casino in…
Existing home sales up 4.3% in October, fifth monthly gain
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Sales of existing homes rose for a fifth straight month in October, the National Association of Realtors said today. Existing homes sales…
US jobless claims increase to 742,000 as pandemic worsens
WASHINGTON — The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid rose last week to 742,000, the first increase in five weeks and a sign that the…
EU auditors: Antitrust probes too slow to curb tech giants
LONDON — The EU’s efforts to rein in the power of big tech companies such as Google and Facebook through antitrust investigations have taken too…
Dyersville council OKs development agreement worth up to $3.9 million
DYERSVILLE, Iowa — A new “state of the art” spec building set to be located in Dyersville’s 20 West Industrial Center recently was awarded a…
Peosta manufacturer begins $2 million expansion
PEOSTA, Iowa — A Peosta manufacturer is investing about $2 million in an expansion that will allow the company to grow both its footprint and…
Dubuque bakery closes after petition from neighbors, permit issues
A Dubuque business closed Wednesday after a dispute in the wake of a petition by neighbors and permit issues. Milk House Artisan Eatery, Baked Goods…