Farmers bid on new market at Platteville Produce Auction
PLATTEVILLE, Wis. — A torrent of words cascaded through the spectators. On the sale block were six trays of leafy squash and cucumber plants. “Two…
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Five Flags reports solid financial position on heels of pandemic
Officials at Five Flags Center in Dubuque said varied state responses to COVID-19, industry impacts from the pandemic and creative marketing have brought the venue…
Dubuque United Way awards $850,000 in local grants for second year
United Way of Dubuque Area Tri-States announced its annual grants, giving money to the same 31 local nonprofit organizations as last year to continue funding…
Superintendent recommends school district sell complex to Dubuque Soccer Alliance
Dubuque Community Schools leaders are looking to sell the Dubuque Soccer Complex in hopes that the organization leasing the facility will fully take it over….
Rising grain prices offer new dynamic, reason for optimism among local farmers
As area farmers near the end of an encouraging planting season, the market for corn and soybeans is showing signs of strength. The price for…
High demand, looming supply issues impact Dubuque furniture company
One day after reporting strong third-quarter sales, Flexsteel Industries officials on Tuesday discussed the factors fueling that growth and the challenges that threaten to slow…
Dubuque financial institution notches record quarter
A Dubuque-based financial institution opened a new fiscal year on a record-setting note. Heartland Financial USA on Monday reported net income of $50.8 million in…
Open for business: Dubuque’s outdoor farmers market kicks off this weekend
Chris O’Connell looks forward to Saturday, May 1, and the renewal of a weekend tradition during Dubuque’s warmer months. “Where would you rather get your…
Dubuque restaurant to delay opening, seek new location
Plans are changing for an anticipated new Dubuque eatery. Birds., the restaurant planned to open at 801 Rhomberg Ave., will now seek to find a…
Lafayette County health care leaders hope to build new hospital, nursing home south of Darlington
DARLINGTON, Wis. — Lafayette County health care leaders have selected a 36-acre green space on which they hope to construct a new hospital and nursing…