Biz Buzz: Cake store opens in Dubuque; resort expands cooking capacity; salon owner retires
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Area nonprofits see increased community needs as holidays approach
It was like an Advent calendar, except every day an item was added to a box, not removed. Canned fruit went into the box Dec….
Biz Buzz Monday: Longtime salon owner readies for retirement, but new owners to take over
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Dubuque County zoning rule for residential use of ag land proving popular
A Dubuque County zoning designation for homes in traditionally agricultural areas has been used on more than 200 acres in the past several years and…
Platteville leaders working toward creation of multi-million-dollar child care center
PLATTEVILLE, Wis. — Southwest Wisconsin health care, city and educational leaders are attempting to address one of the region’s top workforce issues: child care. They…
Local businesses feel strain of wage inflation
On both a national and local level, workers in what are traditionally viewed as low-wage industries are seeing major boosts in compensation. Hobby Lobby, an…
Iowa liquor sales jump 13%, reaching all-time highs
A new report shows that, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Iowa had record liquor sales in fiscal year 2021. The Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division announced liquor…
Farmland value leaps 29% in Iowa, soars even higher in local counties
The average price for an acre of Iowa farmland increased by 29% in 2021, and the rate of growth was even higher for Dubuque County…
DRA backs extended casino lease, creating fund for island improvement
Members of the Dubuque Racing Association on Tuesday approved an amended lease with the city that extends the agreement and creates a dedicated funding stream…
Dubuque Food Pantry purchasing new, nearby location
Dubuque Food Pantry is planning a move. The pantry is in the process of purchasing the former Brannon Monument Co. building at 1310 White St.,…