Gretchen’s table: Fall in love with an apple salad with maple vinaigrette
Gretchen’s table: Fall in love with an apple salad with maple vinaigrette

W hen it comes to fall fruit, it’s hard to beat the versatility of the humble apple. Gala and the ubiquitous Red Delicious tend to be the most popular for eating out of hand, but sweet-tart cultivars such as Honeycrisp and the bright green, citrusy-tart Granny Smith also are great for a quick after-school or […]

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Above the board: Melissa Christensen crafts a business out of the booming charcuterie trend
Above the board: Melissa Christensen crafts a business out of the booming charcuterie trend

If there was a silver lining to be found amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, it was the emergence of independent businesses that took advantage of a unique niche. For Melissa Christensen, that meant capitalizing on a trend that had been sweeping gatherings across the globe: Charcuterie boards. “There is something fun and convenient about them for […]

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Woman to Watch: Callie Mescher FitzGerald
Woman to Watch: Callie Mescher FitzGerald

March 29, 2018, marked a pivotal turning point in the life of Callie Mescher FitzGerald. It was the day her longtime partner, Tom Howe, took his life, leaving behind Mescher FitzGerald and their daughter, Ruby, who was only a few months old. The Cascade, Iowa, native was living in Denver at the time, having studied […]

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Woman of Who Makes a Difference: Mae Hingtgen
Woman of Who Makes a Difference: Mae Hingtgen

Mae Hingtgen has lived a life defined by health and wellness. “I’ve been a social worker my whole life,” said Hingtgen, 53. “I think, for me, what it comes down to is the idea of advocacy and the belief that we all have a fundamental right to be treated with respect and dignity, no matter […]

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Woman of Innovation: A. Alanda Gregory
Woman of Innovation: A. Alanda Gregory

A. Alanda Gregory has never been one to sit on the sidelines, nor rest on her laurels. In addition to being named as the Her magazine and BizTimes.biz Woman of Innovation, in the past year, the 54-year-old mother of five also was honored with the prestigious Iowa Governor’s Arts Award, recognizing her as an emerging […]

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Woman of the Year: Leslie Shalabi
Woman of the Year: Leslie Shalabi

Leslie Shalabi believes in the power of good food. More than that, she believes in the power of community and how breaking bread can spark conversation, ideas and connectivity. “We all eat,” Shalabi said. “And food has a way of bringing people together.” As the owner and co-founder behind Convivium Urban Farmstead in Dubuque — […]

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Health & Wellness: Revitalize your skin — Microneedling, nanoneedling and red light therapy for winter radiance

November 23, 2023
As the days grow shorter and the temperature drops, our skin faces new challenges during the winter months. The combination of harsh weather, indoor heating and less sunlight can leave our skin feeling dry, dull and prone to various challenges, such as acne, sun damage and dark pigmentation. There is a powerful trio that can...

Leadership: Dealing with decision fatigue

November 23, 2023
The past few months have been unusually busy for my husband, John, and me. We have decluttered our house, sold it, packed everything we own and moved to a different state. As we weed through all the boxes, it’s easy for us to get overwhelmed. Have you ever felt this way? Do you ever struggle...

Reflection: Marking a milestone

November 23, 2023
With the holiday season approaching, I wanted to write about family and traditions. I wanted to share stories about holiday meals and how to shop for the perfect gifts. I mean, let’s be real: Do you know them well enough to get them a gift that they actually would like? Does the gift have personal...

Design Recipes: Ideas for dining spaces

November 16, 2023
It often is said that the kitchen is the “heart” of the home, where a family often gathers as well as entertains its guests. An extension of this often is one’s dining space. These two areas of the home lend themselves to specific needs relating to gathering, aesthetics and functionality. When it comes to dining...

Inside the mind of a professional organizer: Your presence is present enough

November 16, 2023
When it comes to organizing our possessions throughout the year, as well as during the holiday season, the easiest piece of advice I can offer is to have less stuff. The holidays are right around the corner, and I urge others to focus on our people, not our stuff. The past several years have been...
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Health & Wellness: Revitalize your skin — Microneedling, nanoneedling and red light therapy for winter radiance
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