Biz Buzz Monday: SW Wisconsin karate school moving
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Local businesses take flight with private planes at Dubuque airport
On a sunny Thursday afternoon, a business-owned light jet unfurled its landing gear and touched down gently onto the runway at Dubuque Regional Airport. Soon…
Tri-state area sees spikes in new businesses, in line with statewide trends
Since opening Cornerstone Nursery in April in Dubuque, Jake Bohr has learned to expect the unexpected when running his own business. “It’s not all sunshine…
Local workforce challenges persist despite low unemployment
Local unemployment rates Iowa Clayton County June 2022 — 2.9% May 2022 — 2.5% June 2021 — 4.7% Delaware County June 2022 — 2.1% May…
Local college construction projects wrap up as school year approaches
After two years of construction, major renovation projects on two area college campuses will wrap up in the coming weeks. At University of Wisconsin-Platteville, officials…
DRA announces $1.5 million in grants to local organizations
Dubuque casinos’ gaming revenue down Gaming revenue was down slightly in the first half of the year at both Dubuque casinos. Diamond Jo Casino and…
Farley business owner purchasing American Legion building
FARLEY, Iowa — Doug Ernzen, owner of Dirty Ernie’s in Farley, is known for his big heart and community-mindedness. He frequently offers his bar for…
Parent company of Dubuque casino reports strong quarter
The parent company of Dubuque’s Diamond Jo Casino reported strong earnings in its recently completed quarter. Las Vegas-based Boyd Gaming reported total revenue of $894.5…
DRA announces $1.5 million in grants to local organizations
Dubuque casinos’ gaming revenue down Gaming revenue was down slightly in the first half of the year at both Dubuque casinos. Diamond Jo Casino and…
Biz Buzz: New owners at Galena Canning Co.; freight brokerage business moving to Dubuque; sisters open store in Potosi
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