Biz Buzz: Longtime appliance business prepares for move amid continued growth
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City of Dubuque exploring new seasonal workforce recruitment strategies
With the last rays of summer now setting, City of Dubuque officials are considering new strategies to boost recruitment for their struggling seasonal workforce. Throughout…
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…
‘You’re not alone’: 8 steps to reducing debt in world of bills
The coronavirus pandemic hasn’t kept a lid on household debt. An August report by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York indicates that total household…
City priority: Pursue infrastructure and trail development at Chaplain Schmitt Island
Improved roads and new trails could emerge at Chaplain Schmitt Island in Dubuque as city officials plan to focus their attention on developing the location….
Biz Buzz: Taco restaurant nears opening, candle company eyes Central Avenue, Peosta taproom and coffeehouse take shape
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Local bed-and-breakfast owners live with their career
GALENA, Ill. — Carol Gebelt wakes up every day at 6:30 a.m. to prepare breakfast for everyone residing in her historic home in Galena. Often…
Return to school heightens workforce woes in tri-state area
In the midst of a prolonged workforce shortage, the leaders at Lacoma Golf Club realize that they are among the lucky ones. The East Dubuque,…
Rising Star: Gisella Aitken-Shadle
Gisella Aitken-Shadle director of adult education and literacy development at Northeast Iowa Community College In her career as the director of adult education and literacy…
Rising Star: Brian Davis
Brian Davis, vice president at Cottingham & Butler Brian Davis, vice president at Cottingham & Butler, has worked his way from a graphic designer to…