Dan Russo

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An entrepreneurial journey: Black-owned businesses in the tri-states

Feb 6, 2025 | biztimes.biz | Dan Russo

The entrepreneurial journey of Sebastian Rogers, known by most as Dusty, began during his youth on baseball fields in Chicago. In recent years, his adventures in business have picked up speed in Dubuque, like a well thrown fastball rocketing toward home plate. Rogers first made an impact in the city as a coach and owner of a baseball and softball academy. He taught the game while also working full time at John Deere.
An entrepreneurial journey: Black-owned businesses in the tri-states

Feb 6, 2025 | telegraphherald.com | Dan Russo

The entrepreneurial journey of Sebastian Rogers, known by most as Dusty, began during his youth on baseball fields in Chicago. In recent years, his adventures in business have picked up speed in Dubuque, like a well thrown fastball rocketing toward home plate. Rogers first made an impact in the city as a coach and owner of a baseball and softball academy. He taught the game while also working full time at John Deere.
Consider high-flying seeders

Jan 23, 2025 | annistonstar.com | Dan Russo

CASCADE, Ia. - It was a clear, dry day when Tony Kurt welcomed a small group of neighbors, local officials and media personnel to his fields near Cascade for a drone-seeding demonstration. The fourth-generation farmer has a strong historical connection to his land and its past. But in hosting the event featuring cutting-edge technology he was looking ahead to the future.
Consider high-flying seeders

Jan 23, 2025 | agupdate.com | Dan Russo

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Consider high-flying seeders

Jan 23, 2025 | mdjonline.com | Dan Russo

CASCADE, Ia. – It was a clear, dry day when Tony Kurt welcomed a small group of neighbors, local officials and media personnel to his fields near Cascade for a drone-seeding demonstration. The fourth-generation farmer has a strong historical connection to his land and its past. But in hosting the event featuring cutting-edge technology he was looking ahead to the future.
UW-P students compete in clean snowmobile events

Dec 28, 2024 | telegraphherald.com | Dan Russo

PLATTEVILLE, Wis. — Shayde Beimborn, an undergraduate who is a member of the University of Platteville’s Clean Snowmobile Team, had never ridden a snowmobile before joining the squad last year. “It was definitely out of the ordinary,” reflected the engineering major, as he recalled his first time on a mechanical sled. “This club can be very diverse.
The year ahead: 2025 in real estate

Dec 5, 2024 | biztimes.biz | Dan Russo

Interest rate fluctuations and big demand for housing could make for some interesting times in the Dubuque area real estate market in the coming year. Nonetheless, Greg Adams, a Realtor with more than 40 years of experience, knows at least one thing won’t change — the dominance of the ranch-style house. “Walk-out ranch homes have been the most popular thing in Dubuque for many years,” Adams said.
Cuba City prepares to update display of presidential shields

Nov 28, 2024 | telegraphherald.com | Dan Russo

CUBA CITY, Wis. — With the heated presidential election of 2024 now over, residents of Cuba City, known as the City of Presidents, are preparing to do something they have done regularly since 1976 — update their display on Main Street that honors all of the chief executives of the United States. Similar to this year’s campaigns, though, the process will be a bit unusual this time.
(Shop at) Home for the holidays

Nov 7, 2024 | telegraphherald.com | Dan Russo

Elves at the North Pole aren’t the only ones staying busy in anticipation of the 2024 holiday season. Dubuque Main Street Ltd. is a 501c3 community agency that was founded in the late 1980s and works to support downtown Dubuque businesses through a variety of tools, promotion and development approaches. The organization supports businesses through grant programs, special events, partnerships, a yearly award program and more.
Over the road: Local truckers maintain family life from afar, navigate industry challenges

Sep 15, 2024 | telegraphherald.com | Dan Russo

During almost four decades as a trucker, Bob Schmitt got used to driving loaded 18-wheelers down highways across North America. “I started when I was 18 years old with my dad,” said the Sherill, Iowa, native, now 59. “I’ve been an owner-operator since 2001. I was over the road almost all that time … I hauled a lot of John Deere equipment up to the port in Maryland.