Comedy Bar plans reopening in Dubuque
Over the past 18 months, The Comedy Bar co-owner Kyle Lane has learned a tough lesson about his industry. “Comedians aren’t very funny without an…
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Local government agencies expect federal order to require staff vaccination, testing
Officials at multiple local governments and schools expect they will have to require staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or tested weekly in accordance with…
Grant County nursing home facing ‘critical’ staff shortages
Grant County supervisor attempts to oust health director Responding to discontent among Lancaster families, the Grant County Board of Supervisors conducted a closed-door meeting with…
Feeling strain: New work arrangements, longer hours could be leading to extra injuries
Fueled by recent changes to the way people work, physical therapists are observing a steep increase in the number of patients seeking treatment for pain…
COVID-19 drives another year of declining ticket revenue at Dubuque Five Flags Center
Still reeling from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Dubuque’s Five Flags Center saw another year of declining ticket revenue and event attendance. Center staff…
Dubuque casinos end summer on high note, look to future
Dubuque’s casinos finished the summer on a strong note, and officials are hopeful that the positive vibes can continue as the weather cools. Diamond Jo…
Peosta landowners weigh in against potential zoning district
PEOSTA, Iowa — City of Peosta officials have an eye on the city’s long-term future, but the complexities of zoning for that future recently went…
Biz Buzz: Kennedy Mall welcomes new tenants, bridal shop settling into Bluff Street location, appliance store plots upcoming move
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Dubuque City Council approves industrial park land purchase amid concerns
Amid voiced concerns from residents, Dubuque City Council approved the purchase of a 156-acre property on Monday for the development of a new industrial park….
NICC renovation project puts focus on student convenience; new president search underway
PEOSTA, Iowa — Sue Runyon enjoyed seeing Northeast Iowa Community College students taking advantage of new study and hangout nooks on Monday. “That’s what I…