After playing in Sweden and Australia last season, Cascade native Ashley Arlen has joined the Leicester Riders of the Women’s British Basketball League (WBBL).

Cornhole tournaments may see major expansion in the Northeast Iowa region thanks to Miller Cornhole’s new role as the only Iowa representative of the American Cornhole Organization.

After a two-year absence, Aquin Catholic Elementary is returning to its Faith Families program to bring students of all grade levels together. The school has used the program for the last 10 years, but put it on extended break to limit COVID-19 exposures. The program’s return has been eagerl…

Soap made from berries is the special product from Aronia Essentials, a Cascade business run by the Webber family. Specifically, they create and sell handmade soaps, lotions, bath bombs, scrubs and other spa products from the aronia berry, a superfruit high in antioxidants, anti-inflammatory…

After being named the Conservation Farmer of the Year, Dave Lubben of Monticello got a visit from Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig Sept. 15.

Despite what some outside the Midwest might think, there really is no “typical” farmer. You can find growers of crops ranging from paw paws to carrots to soybeans. Some farmers have a few head of heritage-breed livestock, others a few thousand hogs.

President of MercyOne Eastern Iowa Kay Takes won the Employer Support of The Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Patriot Award, after being nominated for her commitment to supporting military and veteran colleagues. The award recognizes supervisors nominated by a Guardsman or Reservist employee for the…

Tractor accidents, grain entrapment and injuries from ornery livestock are just some of the dangers agricultural workers face every day. In fact, according to the the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health agriculture is one of the most hazardous industries in the United States.

Cascade Elementary School completed a brand new playground for this school year. The traditional climber playset was set up after the first day of school by matching the most popular choices among students with the school’s available budget. It was funded by the Cascade Parent Teacher Organi…

Multi-generational farms are less common now than they used to be, but the Edwards family farm in Bernard has been in the family for 161 years. This summer, it was recognized as a Heritage Farm by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship in conjunction with the Iowa Farm Burea…

Rats and roaches beware, Cascade now has its own local exterminator. Hometown Pest Solutions was founded in July 2022 by veteran exterminator Steve Stoll. Originally from Anamosa, Stoll has been a Cascade resident for over 30 years. Stoll began his career working with his brother in the feed…

Accura Healthcare of Cascade is raising money for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s by hosting a volleyball and beanbag tournament Sunday, Sept. 11, at the Cascade Community Park. The walk is a national event, with most states having it in the fall. Each city has their walk on different weekends, …

The high-profile departures of two employees from the Dubuque County Attorney’s Office earlier this year have progressed into legal proceedings.

In the race for state auditor, Democratic incumbent Rob Sand promises voters he will remain committed to serving as the taxpayers’ watchdog, while Republican opponent Todd Halbur believes the job should be separate from partisan disputes.

It’s no secret that technology has developed more rapidly in recent decades than at any previous time in history, and the consistently-changing landscape of computers has had a major impact on the development of the modern workforce in almost every field. According to Mike Delaney, owner of …

From the blue-collar to the white, professional skilled labor garners the most attention as the topic of any workforce, but less-remembered is the crucial role of unskilled labor. The first jobs, most often during the high school years, not only provide vital experience to the workers but fi…

After a two-year absence, the St. Matthias Funfest and auction is returning for its 30th year. The Funfest serves as the largest fundraiser for the parish, supplying general expenses to keep the lights on and parish staff paid.

Jerry Lampe, owner of J. L. Wood Crafts, has been building wooden furniture in Cascade for 30 years. A Cascade native, he discovered his passion for manual labor while he was working for a mobile home company in Phoenix, Ariz., after college.

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Jones County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) held a Legislative Field day Aug. 16 at two Jones County properties. The field day focused on three topics: cropland and pasture conservation, Conservation Reserve Programs (CRP) and soil, water and wildlife conservation as an educatio…

A free day of fun and farming education awaits those who attend the first Farm Brew Social Saturday, Aug, 27 at Miller Malting Company. The event, which runs from noon-9 p.m., is a collaboration between Miller Malting Company and the Dubuque County Watershed program with the stated purpose o…