Local livestock operators aim to mitigate heat stress
As temperatures rise across the tri-state area, experts say the race is on to keep cows cool. With summer hitting its stride, local dairy herds…
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Where’s the beef? Local meat experts offer tips to understand labels, pick the best meat
Grass-fed or grain-fed? Choice or select? Standing at the meat counter at a local grocery store, it can be hard to know what to make…
Supreme Court halts enforcement of the EPA’s plan to limit downwind pollution from power plants
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court is putting the Environmental Protection Agency’s air pollution-fighting “good neighbor” plan on hold while legal challenges continue, the conservative-led court’s…
Annual Dubuque chamber meeting focuses on connections, joy
As Neil Ihde began his speech at the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce annual meeting on Wednesday, he worked to counteract a long-held societal conviction…
Can-do attitude: Local craft-beer scene remains strong after decade of growth
A vintage vinyl record spun around a turntable behind the bar at Jubeck New World Brewing on a recent Friday night as customers chatted across…
Local fireworks sales heating up as July Fourth holiday nears
On the corner of Asbury and Carter roads in Dubuque sits a sprawling white tent, but it won’t be there for long. The BK Fireworks…
History of 76-year-old Dyersville restaurant suggests ‘our family has the cooking bug’
The Ritz Founded: 1948 Owners: Dan and Megan Engstrom Employees: Eight Address: 232 First Ave. E. Telephone: 563-875-2268 Online: facebook.com/theritzdyersville Hours: Tuesday through Thursday, 5…
Repurposing as resurrection: Area businesses, individuals benefit from upcycling trend
MAQUOKETA, Iowa — Damon Carson sees something magical in helping an old item find a new life. Carson is the founder of Repurposed Materials, a…
Dupaco to close Asbury branch this fall; no staff reductions planned
A local credit union is closing its Asbury, Iowa, branch. Dupaco Community Credit Union is set to close its Asbury location at 5865 Saratoga Road…
Southwest Health to close inpatient behavioral health unit
PLATTEVILLE, Wis. — Southwest Health in Platteville is set to close its inpatient behavioral health unit for geriatric patients later this month. Southwest Health will…