Dubuque to assist utility customers with overdue water bills with COVID-19 relief funds
More than 950 Dubuque water customers are delinquent in their utility payments, but the city intends to use federal relief dollars to help pay off…
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Dubuque County supervisors choose leniency for 3 businesses delinquent in emergency loan repayments
The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors recently agreed to forgo legal action or even further pursuit of payment from three small businesses that have not…
‘Getting pretty tricky’: Employment scams rise, so job seekers need to take care
A local woman recently thought she was applying for a job in her hometown. Instead, authorities said she was about to provide scammers with important…
Federal grant to support infrastructure improvements in Dyersville
DYERSVILLE, Iowa — The City of Dyersville has been awarded a $1.5 million federal grant that will support infrastructure improvements and eventually could lead to…
MLB to hold Iowans-only lottery for ticket chances for game in Dyersville
DYERSVILLE, Iowa — Major League Baseball on Thursday made its first announcement related to tickets for the upcoming game at the Field of Dreams. And…
Furniture industry weathers lengthy delays as demand remains high
In the late spring of 2020, Home+FloorShow reopened its Dubuque store on the heels of a mandated, seven-week closure prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic. President…
Asbury council considers options for future of Meadows facility
ASBURY, Iowa — Asbury City Council members this week heard cost estimates and further discussed what the next steps would be to turn The Meadows…
‘Riding the wave’: Despite pandemic, record number of new businesses launched in Iowa
A little more than three months ago, Abby Giblin opened her Dubuque beauty salon with high hopes and, admittedly, a bit of trepidation. Those fears…
Galena considers variety of options to curb downtown parking problems
GALENA, Ill. — Galena will maintain its outdoor dining program for the remainder of the summer as officials examine possible solutions to the city’s ongoing…
Cooperative to construct fertilizer storage, distribution hub in Lancaster
LANCASTER, Wis. — A farm and consumer supply cooperative intends to construct an about-21,000-square-foot dry fertilizer shop in Lancaster. Premier Cooperative hopes to break ground…