Woman of the Year: Mary Rose Corrigan
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been a few changes in the life of Mary Rose Corrigan. “I highly value in-person conversations…
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Meet a Local Leader: Kate Koziol
Kate Koziol, economic development specialist, SWWRPC.org Kate Koziol and her husband, Dave, relocated to Wisconsin in 2017. Prior to her work as an economic development…
Maquoketa Art Experience, chamber reopen to public
MAQUOKETA, Iowa — After several months of renovations, the home of two nonprofits in downtown Maquoketa has a new look. Maquoketa Art Experience and Maquoketa…
Dubuque Human Rights Department renamed; director transitions to new role
Dubuque’s Human Rights Department has undergone a significant change this week, resulting in a new name and new leadership. City Council members this week voted…
UW-P’s IDEA Hub sparks innovation
PLATTEVILLE, Wis. — Antonette Cummings has an idea for solving three pressing problems. In the tri-state region, abandoned mines rear their heads. Sinkholes form. Coal…
Biz Buzz: Dubuque eatery touts cacao; Family Dollar now open; Galena business to offer Mexican-style sweets
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‘Enormous potential’: HOF’er Thomas heads venture buying Field of Dreams, to serve as CEO
DYERSVILLE, Iowa — A venture headed by a baseball Hall of Famer has purchased a controlling stake in the company that preserves the iconic Field…
Dubuque nonprofit to open 2nd location with community kitchen
A popular Dubuque nonprofit will open a second location that will serve as a community kitchen. Convivium Urban Farmstead, located at 2811 Jackson St., is…
Peosta council OKs business rezoning request
PEOSTA, Iowa — Peosta City Council members this week voted to approve commercial zoning for the Peosta Mini Storage property. Owner Deb McDonough had petitioned…
Union contract with Deere about to expire, raising possibility of strike
A contract between a major union and Dubuque County’s largest employer is on the verge of expiring without a new deal in place, raising the…