Bustos visits Galena to discuss business succession planning bill
GALENA, Ill. — U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos has long been a fan of the Galena Canning Company, but when she spent some time working in…
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Local foam manufacturer pivots in midst of challenging year
Although the past year has forced a manufacturing facility in Dubuque to adapt and take on new projects, it has adjusted and continues to serve…
Dubuque casino gaming revenue, attendance declines in February
Following a positive financial start for 2021, Dubuque casinos are now reporting drops in both gaming revenue and attendance as cold winter weather likely kept…
Locking in on security: Local company helps protect 500+ banks
MANCHESTER, Iowa — A Manchester company is responsible for supplying the security equipment for more than 500 financial buildings in Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin. TurnKey…
Platteville council exploring options to improve broadband connectivity
PLATTEVILLE, Wis. — A group dedicated to lamenting the quality of Platteville’s sole residential internet service provider appeared on social media eight years ago. People…
Voices to move into former Central Avenue business
A former paint store in Dubuque will soon become the new headquarters of a local arts organization. Officials from Voices Productions, a local nonprofit, have…
Peosta begins search for new city administrator
PEOSTA, Iowa — Peosta city leaders have hired a consulting firm to help find their next city administrator. City Council members this week unanimously approved…
Dubuque leaders fear proposed loss of metropolitan status would make area ‘invisible’
With Dubuque’s status as a metropolitan area in jeopardy, local leaders are sounding the alarm about what that could mean for the city. A committee…
With masks, sanitization, Capri College navigates teaching students during pandemic
Before layering a makeup brush with colorful shades of eyeshadow, students at Capri College in Dubuque make sure every bristle and area they touch has…
Biz Buzz Monday: New restaurant to bring varied menu to Galena
Biz Buzz shares business tidbits from the tri-states. In addition to this update from Galena, Ill., we will highlight developments from Dubuque and Elkader, Iowa,…