Winter weather freezes construction each year
A year in construction unemployment Iowa Workforce Development collects data based on the number of unemployment insurance claims made each month during the week containing…
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Local officials discuss ongoing gender pay gap
Although the gap has narrowed in recent decades, local and national authorities say the fight for parity between male and female wages continues. A recent…
Company cancels $20 million manufacturing project in Platteville
PLATTEVILLE, Wis. — A Fortune 500 corporation has canceled plans to open a warehousing, light manufacturing and distribution center in Platteville that would have employed at…
Successful Dubuque restaurant to branch out with new West End offering
A married couple with a successful Thai restaurant in Dubuque soon will open a second venture in a neighboring storefront. Lina’s Lounge will open at…
Flexsteel aims for increased production, with focus on Mexico
A Dubuque-headquartered furniture manufacturer reported strong first-quarter earnings and aims to further ramp up production. After ceasing manufacturing operations in Dubuque in 2020, however, Flexsteel…
New Dubuque walk-in clinic seeks to meet brain health needs
Center details Hillcrest Family Services’ A New Day Walk-In Center and Telehealth Resource Network, 2005 Asbury Road, is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through…
Biz Buzz: Therapy provider thriving downtown; Dubuque food truck gaining following; salt company growing as winter approaches
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Dubuque financial institution reports continued growth, positive outlook for future
A Dubuque-based financial institution on Monday reported a strong quarter, and officials expressed optimism as they prepare for the final months of the fiscal year….
Grant to cover study of former Dubuque manufacturing site
Federal grant money will go toward planning possible uses for the site of a former manufacturing facility in Dubuque, but while its owner has indicated…
Dubuque manufacturer reports 31% year-over-year spike in quarterly sales
A Dubuque-headquartered manufacturing company on Monday reported a 31% year-over-year spike in net sales during its recently completed quarter. Flexsteel Industries recorded sales totaling $137.7…