‘A little comfort’: Local pet cremation businesses strive for empathy, efficiency
CUBA CITY, Wis. — As a funeral home director, Mitchell McNett spends a lot of time thinking and talking about death. But that didn’t make…
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HTLF shareholders vote to adopt merger agreement with UMB
Shareholders of a banking institution with a strong Dubuque presence have approved the terms of a proposed merger with a larger national financial institution. UMB…
Amid tight labor market, Dubuque area workforce reaches record high
Recently-released Iowa data outlines record-high employment levels in the Dubuque area, though local leaders say additional work is needed to ensure that figure continues to…
Local leaders look to connect Deere workers hit by layoffs with jobs
The wages and benefits of a union-represented job at John Deere Dubuque Works may be hard to match, but local economic development leader Rick Dickinson…
‘People’s heads turn’: Garbage bin cleaners provide specialized service locally
Maggots, raccoons without table manners, an unusually filthy week of waste — there are many reasons why a garbage bin might require a deep clean….
Potential purchasers step forward for Luther Manor properties
ASBURY, Iowa — Two prospective buyers have stepped forward for senior living properties previously run by a Dubuque nonprofit organization. Luther Manor Communities, located at…
Federal suit filed against proposed HTLF-UMB merger
A federal lawsuit has been filed against the proposed merger of a national financial services company and a banking institution with a large Dubuque presence….
John Deere announces Dubuque layoffs amid global reduction to salaried staff
Dubuque County’s largest employer has announced the layoff of nearly three dozen local workers amid global reductions to its salaried staff. John Deere Dubuque Works…
John Deere announces Dubuque layoffs amid global reduction to salaried staff
Dubuque County’s largest employer has announced the layoff of nearly three dozen local workers amid global reductions to its salaried staff. John Deere Dubuque Works…
$1.2 million in DRA grant funding provides boost to more than 50 area organizations
The nonprofit license holder for Dubuque’s casinos on Tuesday announced more than $1 million in grant funding to 57 area organizations. DRA board members on…