Embracing change and industry 4.0
Robotics and automation, 3D printing, virtual reality and simulation, and emerging information management technologies are transforming industry nationally and throughout Iowa. Industry 4.0 is here…
Business
Evaluating experiences
While traveling home from a leadership conference, I was asked, “What is your system to review and recap a conference?” This is an astute question…
How to build leadership programs for women in your organization
The percentage of women who hold leadership roles in business, higher education and government grows with each passing year. But every gain holds the promise…
Biz local
Trinity Health completed its acquisition of MercyOne, making the hospital a full member of the Trinity Health system. A Dubuque accounting firm will acquire two…
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Dupaco receives Employ Humanity awardDupaco Community Credit Union has been recognized for its dedication to the well-being of its staff, industry and communities. Dupaco recently…
News of Record
Building permits issued in Dubuque County in August with values of at least $50,000: Single-family houses Estates of Dubuque, 4437 Ewing Drive, $265,300. Estates of…
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…
‘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…