Local pool, spa business far from lukewarm after 10 years
EAST DUBUQUE, Ill. — When Luke Tigges dove into the pool and spa retail industry in 2011, he had high hopes for his new business….
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Area ski resorts booming with plenty of snow, open-air recreation in time of COVID-19
Ethan Melloy added another layer to his clothing on a bitterly cold but brightly sunny recent day at Sundown Mountain Resort outside of Dubuque. “I’ve…
Study lays out options for future housing developments in Asbury
ASBURY, Iowa — City of Asbury officials were presented this week with two options for future housing growth: continue their current path of developing higher-priced,…
UPDATED: Platteville council greenlights land sale as manufacturer confirms plans for $20 million project
UPDATE Platteville Common Council officials have greenlighted a land sale for the construction of a facility that will be used by a Fortune 500 corporation….
New wedding, special occasion decor rental business opens in Cascade
CASCADE, Iowa — Brittany McCullough has long looked forward to window-shopping each weekend with her mom, Annette Green. They visit vintage stores, flea markets and…
Biz Buzz Tuesday: Grocery store fills small-town void; molding companies merge; yard-sign companies launch in Dubuque
Biz Buzz shares business tidbits from around the tri-states each Tuesday. This week, we highlight developments in Dubuque, Hanover, Ill., and Cuba City, Wis. A…
Developer proposes adult-use cannabis dispensary in East Dubuque
EAST DUBUQUE, Ill. — An Illinois developer has proposed opening an adult-use cannabis dispensary in East Dubuque as early as April, with plans of creating…
Providing support: Evolving program aids minority, female business owners
As Chrystina Morteo forged her way into the entrepreneurial realm, it became clear that she wasn’t cut from the same cloth as many others in…
Dubuque restaurant prepares for sizable expansion
A Dubuque restaurant revered for its Japanese cuisine will undergo a major expansion. A project at Ichiban Steakhouse & Sushi Bar, 3187 University Ave., will…
Delays, changes add complexity to impending tax season
Over the course of his career, Dennis Buchheit has learned that the beginning of tax season is always accompanied by a sense of urgency. The…