Amy Scheller Age: 50 Residence: Dubuque Profession: New Dubuque fire chief Family: Husband and one son Education: Bachelor’s degree in education from Aurora University. Master’s degree in public safety administration from Lewis University. Graduate of the National Fire Academy’s Executive Fire Officer Program. From an early age, Amy Scheller relished the thrill of working as...

For many area women working in emergency medical services departments, the job was a calling they always wanted to answer. “I always kind of knew I wanted to be in emergency services,” said Dani Balk, a critical care paramedic with Paramount Ambulance. “Every day offers a different challenge, and we get to make a positive...

As this month’s theme focuses on women in leadership, I wanted to acknowledge and express gratitude for the leadership exhibited by those who show their leadership through caregiving. At first glance, our caregiving role seems built in. Women especially often hear they are the nurturing gender, the caregivers for families when they are growing. They...