Local sports stores hold strong despite pandemic’s impact on professional seasons
In 2015, the Kunnert family made the decision to close its Dubuque sports merchandise store, Kunnert’s Sports, after 39 years in business. It was a…
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‘Mining the value of demolition:’ Dubuquer’s business salvages building materials
Early in his career, Kyle FitzGerald was tasked with deconstructing a brick building, finding a way to not only safely dismantle it but also the…
Working from home: Employees share their experience
Who knew that in March, when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, we’d still be working from home months later? Originally we thought the situation was only…
Simplifying Sales: Tri-Tech Systems builds software solutions that work for specialty retailers
Behind the scenes of almost every purchase is a sophisticated system, called point-of-sale, that facilitates transactions for retailers and consumers. Pam Lewey depends on it…
Meet a Local Leader: Gary Collins
Gary Collins, chief executive officer of Crescent Community Health Center Gary Collins grew up in northeast Ohio as the middle son of three to hardworking…
Parent company of ED plant announces 3rd quarter loss but improved performance
EAST DUBUQUE, Ill. — The parent company of an East Dubuque nitrogen fertilizer facility reported a net loss of $19 million for the third quarter…
Parent company of ED plant announces 3rd quarter loss but improved performance
EAST DUBUQUE, Ill. — The parent company of an East Dubuque nitrogen fertilizer facility reported a net loss of $19 million for the third quarter…
New Dubuque sandwich shop eyes opening in 2 weeks
A sandwich shop is expected to open in Dubuque in two weeks, bringing a new food option to the city in a year marked by…
2 Dubuque nonprofits earn COVID-19 grant funding for job training
Two Dubuque nonprofits are receiving grants to support job training for people whose employment was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Luther Manor Communities and Four…
Area investors eye Bellevue as next major riverside resort
BELLEVUE, Iowa — A Dubuque-area investment group with hopes of reeling people into the area is now sizing up its latest project that could transform…