Real-world connection: Local students launch business, learn important lessons
Planting seeds and problem solving were part of creating a business for students at the Alternative Learning Center in Dubuque. The details of the business,…
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Officials continue seeing positive trends in Dubuque gaming market
Dubuque casinos again reported exceeding pre-pandemic gaming revenue figures for the month of April, and officials are hopeful about positive trends continuing this summer. Diamond…
Love of auctioneering keeps locals in business for decades
When asked about stories from his nearly 30-year auctioneering career, Arden “Doc” Johnston, of Dubuque, has plenty to share. “I could write a book,” he…
Great Give Day to benefit record number of area nonprofits following pandemic year
Area residents can donate to a record number of nonprofits this week as part of an annual day of giving. Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque…
Iowa ending supplemental unemployment aid, generating mixed response locally
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds on Tuesday announced that the state will end its participation in federal, pandemic-related unemployment-benefit programs next month. Reynolds said the state…
Great Give Day to benefit record number of area nonprofits following pandemic year
Area residents can donate to a record number of nonprofits this week as part of an annual day of giving. Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque…
Despite soaring costs, local demand for new construction remains solid
Despite increasing material costs and growing price volatility, new home construction in the Dubuque area in 2021 is expected to keep pace with previous years….
Local florists feeling impacts of shortages as Mother’s Day approaches
MAQUOKETA, Iowa — Customers purchasing flowers for Mom this weekend might pay a few more dollars for bouquets or have to be open to a…
Ernst talks labor shortages, infrastructure during stop in Maquoketa
MAQUOKETA, Iowa — U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, blamed unemployment expansion and other issues for the labor shortages that plagued some of the Jackson County…
Millennial business owners make their mark
The generation known as millennials is changing business ownership. This group, ages 22 to 41, has a passion for bringing their entrepreneurial ideas to fruition…