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‘Common unity’: Erika Hermsen creates a space for health and fitness among women in Sweat Inspire Sisterhood

Sweat Inspire Sisterhood Sweat Inspire Sisterhood Location: 7477 Thunder Valley Drive, Peosta, Iowa Online: sweatinspiresisterhood.com There is a kindred bond that manifests when women are in the presence of other women. At least that’s what Erika Hermsen has experienced. “I see it time and time again whenever I’m in a group of other women, or […]

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

if you go Second to None Design by Cathy B. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Location: 587 University Ave. Contact: 563-557-7212 Online: secondtononedesign.com 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. […]

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

if you go if you go Event: Her Night Out Time/date: 4-9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21. Site: Grand River Center, 500 Bell St., Port of Dubuque. Cost: $50 for general admission or $550 for a girlfriend table. Lisa Lane has a hearty remedy for the hardships that life can dole out: Comedy. “It became something […]

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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

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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Memorable meals

September 6, 2019Food

I’ve written a lot here in the past about not only about food, but the ways food fits into our society and plays a role in our lives. I am a deep believer in this aspect of food: How slowing down, taking the time to prepare and enjoy a meal together can truly enrich our...

Kitchen tool roundup

September 6, 2019Food

When it comes to getting your hands dirty in the kitchen, the good news is that with today’s kitchen tools, you don’t always have to. We took a spin to Galena, Ill.’s The Grateful Gourmet to check out what’s hot in the world of cooking utensils and tools. Here are nine customer and store favorites...

Many factors determine which diet is best for you

September 6, 2019Health & Wellness

Did you know that our ancestors did not eat every two hours? Did you know that they did not eat low-carb, low fat, low this and low that diets? No, they didn’t. And you can look back at pictures from the old days and see how most of them do not have much extra weight...

Integrative nutrition

September 6, 2019Health & Wellness

Proper diet isn’t just about what we’re eating. It’s about everything that we’re consuming in our lives, from the way we move to our relationships, satisfaction with career, spirituality and our connectedness to the world around us. I’ve spoken with many women who know what they should be eating and how they should be moving...

The fight for spinach

September 6, 2019Home & Garden

I had such high hopes for my garden this summer. At the end of April, I planted six little spinach plants in pots on my second-floor apartment porch, marking the beginning of my third summer of container gardening. After a mostly successful growing season last year, I was feeling good about this year’s crops. I...

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