Iowa, Illinois business owners expect brisk business during sales tax holiday
For families preparing to head back to school in the tri-state area, today kicks off an annual opportunity for savings on certain items. Iowa’s annual…
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Dubuque benefits from fruits of Labor Harvest
Dubuque Area Labor Harvest Area served: Dubuque County. Services include: Monthly grocery giveaways, free hot breakfast most Saturdays, free delivery of groceries. Contact: 563-582-5947. More…
The importance of mentoring for new minority business owners
Minority-owned business statistics Iowa Racial minorities account for 7.8% of employees and own 4.5% of businesses in the state. Small business ownership in Iowa is…
Meet a Local Leader: Herbert H.J. Riedel
Herbert H.J. Riedel, Northeast Iowa Community College President Herbert H.J. Riedel has served in several capacities in higher education, including as faculty member teaching undergraduate…
Dubuque-based real estate company celebrates 50 years
American Realty Inc. Address: 2115 John F. Kennedy Road in Dubuque Phone: 563-556-4577 Website: americanofdubuque.com Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday When…
Local businesses create new, specialty items to sell for Field of Dreams MLB game
DYERSVILLE, Iowa — As Major League Baseball fans put the finishing touches on their travel plans to the Dyersville area, businesses are getting ready to…
Former head of Iowa Greyhound Association sentenced to 15 months in prison
The former head of Iowa Greyhound Association, convicted of illegally selling thousands of doses of controlled substances and misbranded prescription drugs, now is facing 15…
Biz Buzz: 3rd fitness facility location to open in Dubuque Co.; Galena MedSpa offering new services to area; SW Wisconsin karate school moving
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Parent company of East Dubuque plant announces strong second quarter
EAST DUBUQUE, Ill. — The parent company of an East Dubuque nitrogen fertilizer facility reported an increase in net sales to $244 million in the…
New restaurants, museums expand options in Dyersville ahead of second MLB game
DYERSVILLE, Iowa — In the year that has passed since Major League Baseball played its first game in Dyersville, the town has welcomed multiple new…