Christmas by Cathy B.: Dubuque designer Cathy Breitbach ties tradition and individuality together for the holidays
Christmas by Cathy B.: Dubuque designer Cathy Breitbach ties tradition and individuality together for the holidays

Cathy Breitbach always has found ease tapping into her creative side — whether that has been on a theatrical stage or in finding an eye for pulling together an aesthetically pleasing design. “I was a dancer all my life,” said the 72-year-old Dubuque native, with a background in choreography. “But I’m also a dreamer. When […]

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Finding the funny: Comedian Lisa Lane will headline this year’s annual Her Night Out event
Finding the funny: Comedian Lisa Lane will headline this year’s annual Her Night Out event

Lisa Lane has a hearty remedy for the hardships that life can dole out: Comedy. “It became something I was obsessed with when I needed a place to put my pain,” said Lane during a phone interview. “My father had died from dementia. The COVID-19 pandemic hit, and I lost all work. I was aging […]

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Woman of the Year: Debi Butler
Woman of the Year: Debi Butler

At 65, many might be looking toward enjoying retirement. But for Debi Butler, she believes she’s just getting started. “I feel as though so much of the work I feel passionate about in the community is just beginning to get off the ground,” she said. “And there still is so much work to be done. […]

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Woman of Innovation: Abby Colvin
Woman of Innovation: Abby Colvin

Abby Colvin had no early aspirations to embark upon a career in manufacturing. But today, with 20 years of experience built in the industry, she can’t imagine doing anything else, for any other company. “I work with amazing individuals who design and develop really incredible technology and features for our customers every day,” Colvin said. […]

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Woman Who Makes a Difference: Deb Siegworth
Woman Who Makes a Difference: Deb Siegworth

Growing up in Petersburg, Iowa, Deb Siegworth recalled that looking out for your fellow neighbor was something engrained in the culture of small town living. “It was just what you did,” she said. “It was a part of the whole thought process. You were taught to look out for others.” That early nugget of wisdom […]

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Woman to Watch: Megan Feldpausch
Woman to Watch: Megan Feldpausch

Megan Feldpausch has a passion for helping people that runs deeply. “I think it’s just something that I was brought up with,” she said. “My dad was a former deputy sheriff, so a love of community was always present. I love helping people make connections in the community. It’s just me.” For the past four […]

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Holiday calendar packed with tri-state area events, activities

November 26, 2025
The tri-state area’s calendar of activities is filling up as temperatures drop. “We do have quite a lot of activity (in December),” said Keith Rahe, president and CEO of Travel Dubuque. “That helps us continue to be a four-season destination.” Rahe said May to November are the strongest months for Dubuque-area tourism, but lighting displays,...

Ladles up! When the seasons begin to click, soup is what’s on the menu for many

November 3, 2025
As the seasons change, and the weather begins to settle in to crisp and cool autumn days, many return to a feel-good, home-cooked, familiar favorite in which to dunk their spoons: Soup. “The weather is getting cooler, or at least there are glimpses of it,” said Leslie Shalabi, of Convivium Urban Farmstead in Dubuque. “I...

5 simple soup recipes to work into your cooler-weather rotation

November 3, 2025
A friend once said there’s no such thing as soup season — it should be enjoyed year-round. As someone who just happily ordered a cup of chicken wild rice soup on a 90-degree day, I agree. But when the air finally does turn crisp, it reignites the desire to cook all cozy. Dutch ovens and...

Holiday harmony: Enjoying the season with guilt-free nourishment and joyful movement

November 3, 2025
As the leaves turn and the air chills, the holiday season beckons with its warmth of gatherings, twinkling lights and cherished traditions. For women, this time can be a beautiful tapestry of connection and celebration. Yet, it often comes woven with threads of pressure to indulge without restraint or to restrict in fear of undoing...

How to declutter and get organized

November 3, 2025
Spring might get all the credit for cleaning, but fall deserves a reset, too. As the days get shorter and cooler, we spend more time indoors — and research shows clutter can heighten stress and even impact our ability to focus. That’s why professional organizers Sarah Edelman and Devon Bullock call fall the most underrated...
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Holiday calendar packed with tri-state area events, activities
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November 26, 2025
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Ladles up! When the seasons begin to click, soup is what’s on the menu for many
November 3, 2025
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