Democrats unveiling temporary funding bill to avert shutdown
WASHINGTON — Democrats controlling the House are on track to unveil a government-wide temporary funding bill today that would keep federal agencies fully up and…
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GAO: Millions in danger of missing coronavirus payments
WASHINGTON — A government watchdog says millions of Americans are in danger of missing coronavirus relief payments of up to $1,200 per individual because of…
Central bank head: Europe’s recovery uncertain, incomplete
FRANKFURT, Germany — The head of the European Central Bank says that the economy is rebounding but that the recovery remains uncertain, incomplete and dependent…
Founder of GM electric truck partner quits amid allegations
FRANKFURT, Germany — Shares in electric and hydrogen-powered truck startup Nikola plunged today after the company’s founder resigned amid allegations of fraud – just two…
Biz Buzz: New coffee shop in Dubuque; Galena bank marks anniversary; accounting firm earns honors
Biz Buzz shares business tidbits from around the tri-state area. This week, we highlight developments in Dubuque and Galena, Ill. A new coffee shop nestled…
Gordmans location in PDC closing
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wis. — Department store operator Gordmans is permanently closing its location in Prairie du Chien on Sunday, Sept. 27. The company is…
Local publishing companies see new interest in virtual textbooks during pandemic
When colleges around the U.S. shuttered campuses to limit the spread of COVID-19, many students home on break learned they would not be allowed back…
Tech Q&A: What to do if you can’t copy your iPhone photos
Question: I have an iPhone 6 that has no storage left for photos. To avoid paying for extra photo storage space on iCloud, Apple’s online…
Your money: Are Medicare Advantage plans worth the risk?
About one in three people 65 and older in the U.S. enroll in Medicare Advantage, the private insurance alternative to traditional Medicare. It’s not hard…
Weekly commodity wrap-up
More aid for farmers Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a second round of its Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). The measure is targeted…