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Biz Buzz: New lounge makes Dubuque debut; local law firm relocates; new Cascade salon fulfills owner’s dreams
Do you have an interesting story idea or news tip to share about a local business? Ideas can be shared with business reporter Grace Nieland at grace.nieland@thmedia.com or 563-588-5647. Biz Buzz shares business tidbits from across the tri-states. This edition highlights developments in Dubuque and Cascade, Iowa. A new bar...
John Deere Continues with Layoffs Across Midwest in Illinois & Iowa
So far this year over 1,000 workers in Iowa have lost their jobs at John Deere; that includes the recent announcement of layoffs coming to Davenport on August 30th of 211 workers and the 99 being released from the Dubuque plant on the same date. John Deere, a leading manufacturer...
Fans Unite in Agreement About Caitlin Clark and Kate Martin's WNBA Reunion
The Indiana Fever are facing off against the Las Vegas Aces on Tuesday. Which means that former Iowa Hawkeyes teammates and rookie sensations Caitlin Clark and Kate Martin are facing off as competitors for the second time in the WNBA. Both Clark and Martin have referred to each other as best ...
Calm Overnight, Scattered Storms for the 4th
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - We start the fourth of July dry, but we’re monitoring scattered storms and a severe threat for the afternoon . Overnight we enjoy some quiet weather. Lows tonight fall into the middle and upper 60s with light winds out of the south. Your First...
It's not the Fourth of July without Iowa sweet corn. Here's where to find it this week.
If you’re anything like the viral “Corn Kid,” then you can’t imagine a more beautiful thing than Iowa sweet corn. Luckily for you, at least three Iowa corn sellers in the Des Moines metro and some Fareway stores say local sweet corn is available now or will be available by the weekend. Most...
Iowa county not expecting casino plans with moratorium lifted
INDIANOLA, Iowa — A two-year moratorium for new casino licenses in the state expired on Monday. The moratorium was almost extended, but the bill failed to make it out of the Iowa Senate this last session. All eyes are now on counties and cities that may plan to move forward with a referendum vote, or seeking approval from the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission.
Burlington installs temporary panels as flood waters rise
BURLINGTON, Iowa (KWQC) - The City of Burlington said that temporary flood panels were installed. Nick MacGregor, assistant city manager to public works, told TV6 that the temporary panels were put in Tuesday. Most of the wall is a cement and the panels fill those gaps, he said. There are...
Iowans Face Financial Risks: The Urgency Of Flood Insurance Coverage
As parts of the region begin their recovery, many homeowners find themselves without flood insurance, which isn't typically covered by standard homeowners insurance policies. According to federal data, only about 26,500 flood insurance policies have been issued across Nebraska, South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota combined. The Independent reports: Emily Rogan,...
Extreme heat and floods are back in the Midwest. How does climate change play in?
Sweaty city and state officials loaded donated air conditioners onto trucks in a St. Louis warehouse, passing the heavy boxes down the line. On this day, the thermometer soared to 103, the hottest temperature ever recorded on June 25 in the city. The 800 cooling units were headed to low-income...
Essential Dos and Don’ts for Iowa’s New THC Regulations
On Monday, July 1st at midnight, a new law went into effect, causing some restaurants, bars, and distributors to panic. It's a new state law focused on the use and sale of tetrahydrocannabinol, otherwise known as THC. The new law (HF 2605) does not outright ban THC in products like...
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