Flexsteel Industries declares quarterly dividend
The Board of Directors of Dubuque-headquartered Flexsteel Industries Inc. this week declared a quarterly dividend of 15 cents per share. It is payable March 29…
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Owners: Dubuque bar to close unexpectedly when lease not renewed
The owners of The Wolfhound bar in downtown Dubuque say it soon will close because its lease was not renewed by their landlord. The bar…
Historic Epworth building demolished to pave way for new commercial, residential space
EPWORTH, Iowa — A historic building in downtown Epworth is being demolished and will be replaced with a new structure that will offer both commercial…
TH EXCLUSIVE: Early look at Galena marijuana dispensary opening this weekend
GALENA, Ill. — One year ago, Verilife President Bill McMenamy was scoping out Galena for a new marijuana dispensary. PharmaCann, which operates dispensaries under the…
8 social media channels and tactics to consider adding to your marketing mix
The world of social media platforms is a fast-paced one. With the average lifespan of posts ranging from 21 minutes to one day, you can’t…
Walk the talk: Local business leaders gear up for action to foster inclusive workplaces
Last year, a group of Dubuque business leaders gathered to hear Northeast Iowa Community College President Dr. Liang Chee Wee and former John Deere Dubuque…
A quiz to reflect on pandemic growth
Throughout the past year we have adjusted old systems and embraced new habits to accommodate our pandemic world. Some of these new habits have become…
Leadership integrity is at the top of the list
While working as a middle manager for Sauer Inc. in the late 1990s, I was invited to take part in a business risk assessment project….
Reflections on 2020 and outlook for 2021
The year 2020 is done and in the books and we are off and running in 2021. A key success factor for business leadership is…
The King of SPACs wants you to know he’s the next Warren Buffett
Chamath Palihapitiya already has drafted the next chapter in his charmed-life story. The immigrant kid who bootstrapped his way into riches at Facebook Inc., made…