Area costume stores, businesses gear up for ‘spooky season’
Popular costumes by state AT&T’s All Home Connections compiled data using Google Trends to determine the most-searched costumes in each state. In Iowa, the top…
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‘An overdue award’: Breitbach’s owners garner Iowa Restaurant Association’s top honor
Another local award winner Two owners of a pair of other local eateries also garnered an honor from the Iowa Restaurant Association announced Thursday. Kathy…
1 Dubuque location of national fast food chain closes
One of the Dubuque locations of a national fast-food chain has permanently closed. Hardee’s at 2196 University Ave. has closed. The closure was announced on…
Iowa’s secretary of agriculture visits Manchester brewery, touts grant
MANCHESTER, Iowa — While visiting a Manchester brewery, Iowa’s secretary of agriculture touted a state grant program supporting what he termed “value-added” agriculture, as well…
National retailer to close Dubuque store amid financial struggles
The Dubuque location of a retail chain selling bedroom, bathroom and kitchen items will close permanently. Bed Bath & Beyond released a list of 56…
Happy Joe’s Pizza files for bankruptcy protection
Happy Joe’s Pizza filed for bankruptcy protection earlier this month. Davenport, Iowa-based Dynamic Restaurant Acquisition, doing business as Happy Joe’s Pizza, filed a petition in…
National retailer to close Dubuque store amid financial struggles
The Dubuque location of a retail chain selling bedroom, bathroom and kitchen items will close permanently. Bed Bath & Beyond released a list of 56…
Development in Plaza 20 planned, but few details released
Plans are in the works to redevelop a portion of Plaza 20 in Dubuque, and also to create an easement through the area. Mentions of…
IN TH FIRST: Traffic study tied to popular orchard arrives too late for changes now, but offers suggestions
A recently received state traffic study of the area near the autumnal favorite Czipar’s Orchard south of Dubuque recommends more prominent signage to help address…
4 ways to grow and develop ‘Rising Stars’
In a competitive job market, it is more important than ever to recruit and retain talent. When you come across “rising stars,” it is easy…