Family’s tri-state area hardware chain stays ‘agile’ to adapt, grow
Gasser Hardware Founded: 1902 in Blue River, Wis. Employees: 120 Current locations: 1509 U.S. 61 N., Lancaster, Wis.; 1704 Elm St., Boscobel, Wis.; 3920 N….
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Family behind Newt Marine honored by National Rivers Hall of Fame
The family behind a Dubuque business was recognized this month for its contributions to the nation’s waterways. The late Eldon Newt, Gary Newt and Carter…
‘A huge impact’: Surge of new mentors boosting students in Dubuque Community Schools
More Information Dubuque Community School District mentors are asked to commit to mentoring a student for a half-hour each week or two hours per month,…
Local company plans to renovate downtown Dubuque apartment building
CORRECTED: An earlier version of this story included an incorrect spelling of Ray Stuart’s last name. A local company plans to acquire and renovate a downtown…
Dairy Innovation Hub at UW-P has ‘broad impact’
PLATTEVILLE, Wis. — As the Dairy Innovation Hub celebrates its third year, University of Wisconsin-Platteville faculty and staff look forward to how they can best…
New bakery aims to become ‘destination’ in Holy Cross
Sprinkled Confections Where: 5858 Anna St., Holy Cross, Iowa Hours: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to…
Biz Buzz: Wellness business expanding to Peosta; mother, daughter mark 1 year in business; Maquoketa couple renaming, relocating gym
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Biz Buzz Monday: Maquoketa couple relocating, renaming gym
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‘The salon is my happy place’: Black hair stylists fill gap in Dubuque market
When Shanta Long moved to Dubuque in 2019, she would drive all the way to Chicago to have her hair done. Long, who is Black,…
Crescent Electric acquires Georgia-based electric supply company
EAST DUBUQUE, Ill. — Crescent Electric Supply Co. has closed a deal to acquire a Georgia-based electric supply company. Company officials announced in a press…