Meet a Local Leader: Justin Hafner
Justin Hafner, CEO at Grand River Medical Group Justin Hafner serves as the CEO for Grand River Medical Group in Dubuque. Outside of work, he…
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Hiring hardships: Local employers believe beefed-up benefits make it harder to find workers
In the first few months of 2021, staff at Express Employment Professionals in Dubuque have observed a pair of noteworthy, divergent trends. Co-owner Matt Timmerman…
Manchester council discusses proposal to incentivize future subdivisions
MANCHESTER, Iowa — In an effort to bolster the city’s housing stock, Manchester City Council members are considering incentivizing developers to construct new single-family homes…
More than 120 hired for new pet-food manufacturing facility in Dubuque
A pet-food manufacturing company opening a Dubuque facility already has hired more than 120 employees and remains on pace to start operations this summer. Simmons…
Area officials: Vaccine increase, opening to all residents not likely to shorten timeline much
Area health officials are pleased to hear of increased COVID-19 vaccine shipments, but they do not think those additional doses will be enough to vaccinate…
Meadows Golf Club committee will look to hire architect for expansion, renovation project
ASBURY, Iowa — In an effort to learn how to better utilize the space at The Meadows Golf Club in Asbury, a committee has been…
Cassville site among Alliant’s 6 new solar projects
CASSVILLE, Wis. — Cassville was announced as one of six Wisconsin communities where new Alliant Energy solar projects will take place, a move that will…
Owner of Dubuque Sonic confirms plans to open taco restaurant
An up-and-coming restaurant chain known for its wide selection of tacos is coming to Dubuque. East Dubuque, Ill., resident Luke Flatin confirmed that he plans…
New taproom, coffee shop to open as neighbors in Peosta
PEOSTA, Iowa — Plans are afoot for two local companies collaborating to open businesses in Peosta late this fall. Jumble Coffee Co. owners joined forces…
For local guides, business ‘all about the fish’
Sam Willett is living his dream while sharing his passions with others. “I’ve always wanted to take people hunting and fishing,” he said. “Since the…