Signs of improvement: Dubuque gaming market sees revenues return to pre-pandemic levels
Overall gaming revenue at Dubuque casinos exceeded pre-pandemic figures in the month of March, contributing to a sense of optimism that good things lie ahead…
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Local prom, wedding dress stores see influx in customers
MANCHESTER, Iowa — Business is picking up at Brides & Weddings in Manchester as students gearing up for prom and brides-to-be begin the hunt for…
Medical leaders, economic development officials celebrate groundbreaking of new West End facility
Local medical professionals and economic development officials braved blustery conditions on Thursday evening to commemorate the groundbreaking of what soon will be a major new…
Return of cinema: As major-studio films return, industry poised for comeback
Over the past 13 months, moviegoers and theater owners alike have endured a scenario that once seemed unimaginable. An industry known for pumping out a…
Roadwork: Notable projects planned in 2021 in Dubuque County
Although the work should have minimal impact on traffic, multiple significant road construction projects are slated to take place in Dubuque County this year. Since…
Dubuque council to consider development agreement with expanding manufacturer
Dubuque City Council members next week will consider a development agreement with a local manufacturing company that is expanding. City Council members recently voted, 7-0,…
East Dubuque acquires, looks to sell 2 downtown properties
EAST DUBUQUE, Ill. — East Dubuque officials are looking to sell two properties they recently acquired through condemnation. City Council members this week voted, 5-0,…
Local art galleries adapt under pressures of COVID-19 pandemic
When the COVID-19 pandemic emerged in 2020, it wasn’t only Henry Matthiessen’s art business that had to change. The art itself needed to change as…
Going green and sustainability
Since 2006, Sustainable Dubuque has worked to ensure that the community is using sustainable methods by preserving and restoring environmental integrity. Sustainable Dubuque With an…
A Ripple Effect makes waves as fair trade shop
Patty Jackson grew up wanting to be of service to others. So when she began operating a fair trade shop in Dubuque, it was a…