With another facility today, Dubuque Co. has most nursing home outbreaks in state
Dubuque County now has the most long-term-care centers with active COVID-19 outbreaks in the state. As of 11 a.m. today, a sixth such outbreak was…
Business
Lancaster restaurant closed due to COVID-19 cases
LANCASTER, Wis. — A Lancaster restaurant is closed temporarily after employees tested positive for COVID-19. Fiesta Cancun in Lancaster announced Thursday night that two of…
Wisconsin developer exploring new financial model for regional housing project
CUBA CITY, Wis. — A developer spearheading a regional housing project in southwest Wisconsin is exploring other funding avenues after it could not secure land…
Online shopping surge could lead to holiday delivery delays
NEW YORK — Retailers and carriers are preparing for an online holiday shopping surge that could tax shipping networks and lead to delivery delays. FedEx…
Elkader hires new economic development, Main Street director
ELKADER, Iowa — The City of Elkader and Main Street Elkader Board of Directors recently announced hiring Ashley Althoff as the city economic development director…
With weather turning, Galena council ends outdoor dining, but downtown businesses worried about winter
GALENA, Ill. — As the weather cools and restaurants prepare for winter, Galena officials have chosen to end outdoor dining. City Council members this week…
Low-interest loan program available for downtown projects in Jackson County
MAQUOKETA, Iowa — A low-interest loan program is available for downtown areas in Jackson County communities. Jackson County Economic Alliance is renewing the program with…
Governor unveils new COVID-19 rules for gatherings, sporting events, some businesses
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds on Tuesday announced that, due to soaring numbers of hospitalizations related to COVID-19, she was implementing a new wave of mitigation…
Election, vaccine news bring signs of economic hope
With Election Day in the rearview and promising developments in efforts to create an effective COVID-19 vaccine, markets reflected renewed hope that the nation’s economic…
Election, vaccine news bring signs of economic hope
With Election Day in the rearview and promising developments in efforts to create an effective COVID-19 vaccine, markets reflected renewed hope that the nation’s economic…