Motherhood journey: Tessa Anderson, of Dubuque, welcomes parenting with open arms
Motherhood journey: Tessa Anderson, of Dubuque, welcomes parenting with open arms

Tessa Anderson wasn’t sure she wanted to become a mom. “I had always been one of those people who dug her heels in and said, ‘Nope. I’m not having kids,’ especially when I was younger,” said the 30-year-old, of Dubuque. “People would say to me, ‘You’ll probably feel differently about it when you’re older. But […]

Featured Stories

The power of female relationships: She Unites connects Dubuque area women through activities, events
The power of female relationships: She Unites connects Dubuque area women through activities, events

When Nat Finley relocated to Dubuque from Muscatine, Iowa, in 2020, she felt a bit of a disconnect. “I wanted to meet more people,” said the photographer, entrepreneur and owner of Nat Finley Photography. Specifically, she wanted to connect with other women who, like her, wanted to explore what the community had to offer, particularly […]

Featured Stories

An EVolving business: Lindsey Einsweiler and Chelsea Vollmer bring self-care to the forefront with Dubuque spa
An EVolving business: Lindsey Einsweiler and Chelsea Vollmer bring self-care to the forefront with Dubuque spa

Lindsey Einsweiler and Chelsea Vollmer have a similar philosophy when it comes to new year’s resolutions. “We wish that people wouldn’t wait or see becoming healthier and making wellness a priority as a luxury,” Einsweiler said. “It’s important to take the time for yourself and to focus on not only your physical health, but your […]

Featured Stories

Green girl: Tiffany Vance crafts a business out of handmade decor from locally grown and upcycled treasures
Green girl: Tiffany Vance crafts a business out of handmade decor from locally grown and upcycled treasures

On a quaint piece of land just hugging the edge of downtown Platteville, Wis., sits a small yellow workshop, converted from a garage. This time of year, Tiffany Vance can be found inside, weaving together twigs and greenery to form holiday wreaths, occasionally taking a break to throw another log into the wood-burning fireplace or […]

Featured Stories

Season schedule: Upcoming events poised to boost holiday spirits in tri-states
Season schedule: Upcoming events poised to boost holiday spirits in tri-states

Upcoming events throughout the tri-state will lift holiday spirits and put attendees in the mood for the season ahead. Here is a sampling of local events featuring Santa, ballet dancers, Christmas trees, holiday treats, carols and more. Reflections in the Park Times/dates: 5-10 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 28-Sunday, Jan. 5. Site: Louis Murphy Park, Dubuque. Cost: […]

Featured Stories

Coming full circle: Iowa’s Maddie Poppe reflects on home, music career ahead of Her Night Out
Coming full circle: Iowa’s Maddie Poppe reflects on home, music career ahead of Her Night Out

In more ways than one, Maddie Poppe has come full circle. The 26-year-old singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist hailing from humble Clarksville, Iowa, might be best known for taking the win on season 16 of ABC’s “American Idol.” But prior to that, she was simply a sweet, small-town girl, singing songs in the company of her […]

Featured Stories

previous arrow
next arrow

Money: Succession planning for small business owners

April 30, 2021
Most business owners want to grow their businesses and maybe pass them on to the next generation. But how many owners succeed? Relatively few, as it turns out. Studies show that only one-third of family firms make it to the second generation, and just a sliver get passed on to the third generation. A key...

Women filmmakers, WWII documentary highlighted at Dubuque festival

April 25, 2021
The penultimate day of Dubuque’s annual film festival highlighted the work of women filmmakers, one of whom promoted her work with the help of a World War II reenactment. The Julien Dubuque International Film Festival, which began April 18, will conclude with its final showings and events today. The festival returned as an in-person event...

From the runway to the living room: How fashion has influenced our home interior design

April 23, 2021
Architects and furniture designers have long been inspired by the fashion industry. Charles and Ray Eames, the husband and wife team who were active in the mid-20th century and who designed the iconic and timeless Eames chair, often used fashion to influence their designs. Frank Lloyd Wright was known for his forward-thinking modern residential designs,...

Reflection: I’ve had a love of my own

April 23, 2021
Although my days in Dubuque were years after the demise of the flagship department store, Roshek’s, I notice that the very mention of the epic department store’s name induces the misty-eyed look people get when remembering first love. The fragrant tobacco counter. The vast notions department. The record racks with listening booths on the mezzanine,...

Asbury woman brings local eateries close to home with neighborhood food-truck events

April 23, 2021
ASBURY, Iowa — For residents of the Forest Hills Estates neighborhood, the most popular place to grab a bite to eat Thursday night was right down the street. Amanda Kennedy, who lives near the center of the neighborhood, started inviting local restaurants with food trucks or trailers to park at her house last year, in...
1 … 131 132 133 134 135 … 216

Advertisement

Latest Issue


March 2025

Past Issues

Subscribe Today!

Latest Posts

Motherhood journey: Tessa Anderson, of Dubuque, welcomes parenting with open arms
March 3, 2025
Welcoming home baby
March 3, 2025
Right at home: New nursery décor with style
March 3, 2025
Want your children to eat right as adults? Get them into the kitchen early
March 3, 2025
Choosing healthy beverages for kids and teens
March 3, 2025

Contact Us

Editorial Content
Megan Gloss, Features Editor
563-588-5638
megan.gloss@thmedia.com

Mailing Address
her: a magazine for women
P.O. Box 688
Dubuque, IA 52004-0688

A product of:

Advertisment

Her Magazines Newest Stories