Weekly commodity wrap-up
Wheat and the war This week brought seldom-seen volatility in commodity prices, with wheat supplies and demand in focus. The midweek Russian invasion of Ukraine,…
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Prices are up everywhere with inflation. Except in my 401(k)
NEW YORK — Inflation does not discriminate. Just like it’s squeezing everybody’s wallet, it’s hitting almost every investment in a retirement account. Stocks have been…
Treasury: Most COVID rental aid went to low-income residents
WASHINGTON — More than 80% of the billions of dollars in federal rental assistance aimed at keeping families in their homes during the pandemic went…
Key inflation gauge hit 6.1% in January, highest since 1982
WASHINGTON — An inflation gauge that is closely monitored by the Federal Reserve jumped 6.1% in January compared with a year ago, the latest evidence…
Foot Locker: Fiscal Q4 earnings snapshot
NEW YORK — Foot Locker Inc. today reported fiscal fourth-quarter earnings of $103 million. On a per-share basis, the company said it had net income…
TH EXCLUSIVE: Longtime HTLF executive retiring, says company will move headquarters from Dubuque
A longtime executive for one of Dubuque’s largest employers has expressed his “extraordinary disappointment” in recent moves made by the financial services company and said…
Work underway on $16 million renovation at Dubuque hospital
A $16.4 million renovation at a Dubuque hospital aims to offer more efficient and private services to patients needing X-rays, MRIs, ultrasounds and other procedures….
Dubuque brewery planning location in Dyersville
DYERSVILLE, Iowa — A Dubuque brewery plans to open another location in Dubuque County later this year. 7 Hills Brewing Co. plans to open 7…
Deere to open technology hub in Texas
The parent company of a Dubuque manufacturer is opening a technology office designed to continue the introduction of advanced technological solutions — including automation and…
Asbury residents learn about $2.7 million golf clubhouse project
ASBURY, Iowa — A full house turned out to an informational meeting this week to learn more about the City of Asbury’s proposed Meadows Golf…