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A new bloom: Kellie Hancock tends the seeds of Dubuque Flower Company as its new owner

Dubuque Flower Company Dubuque Flower Company Location: 3340 Center Grove Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Closed Saturday-Sunday. Contact: 563-239-9050 Online: dubuqueflowerco.com Kellie Hancock didn’t know much about flowers when she was approached by Katey Grund about purchasing Dubuque Flower Company. But something told her it would be a worthwhile enough venture to learn. “It has […]

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Family affair: Erin Callahan, of Dubuque, embraces raising a big family

Sweat Inspire Sisterhood Sweat Inspire Sisterhood Location: 7477 Thunder Valley Drive, Peosta, Iowa Online: sweatinspiresisterhood.com Erin Callahan always dreamt of having a big family. So today, when the 38-year-old finds herself craftily navigating busy schedules between four kids — Jack, 13; George, 11; Harry, 9; and Kate, 6 — she’s not one to complain. “I’m […]

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Know your body, know the risks: Jillean Harmon shares her journey with heart disease

Sweat Inspire Sisterhood Sweat Inspire Sisterhood Location: 7477 Thunder Valley Drive, Peosta, Iowa Online: sweatinspiresisterhood.com On Aug. 5, 2019, Jillean Harmon was sitting at her desk at John Deere Dubuque Works, where she has worked in material storage and retrieval for more than 20 years, when she suddenly felt light-headed. The next thing she remembers […]

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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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Financial tips for women

by statepoint mediaSeptember 1, 2025Business

W omen face unique financial challenges, such as career breaks for caregiving and gender wealth gaps. Certified financial planner professionals are offering insights into some of these challenges, along with tips to help women build wealth and achieve financial independence. The challenges Wealth gap: Across all workers nationwide, women typically were paid 75 cents for...

Celebrate summer and Labor Day with this corn and potato salad

by katie workman • photo by the associated pressSeptember 1, 2025Food

Labor Day is upon us, but there’s still a sliver of summer left. And we should not waste these last days telling each other how quickly the season has flown by. Let’s spend the rest of summer and early fall eating all of the ripe, rainbow-hued produce that is spilling over at the farmer’s markets...

Budget dinners: Grilled chicken, bruschetta and peach crisp

by gretchen mckay • photos by tribune news serviceSeptember 1, 2025Food

As we inch into a new school year, and look forward to fall colors and football, it’s not a bad idea to squeeze in a few last meals cooked on the grill and served al fresco. The nights finally are cooling, if only slightly, and in my backyard at least, fireflies are still calling out...

Quick fix: Vegetable Carbonara

by linda gassenheimer • photo by tribune news serviceSeptember 1, 2025Food

Pasta Carbonara, with its rich and creamy sauce, is a classic Italian favorite. This light twist brings a fresh, seasonal touch to the traditional dish. I prepare it using tender zucchini and delicate leeks, adding sliced mushrooms for a satisfying, meaty texture. The flavors are brightened with fragrant fresh basil, while Parmesan cheese adds a...

Design Recipes: Quartz countertops

by cathy hobbs • photos by metro creativeSeptember 1, 2025Home & Garden

Whether you are doing a small renovation or just purchased your dream home, the kitchen is typically “the heart of the home.” While stone remains popular as a countertop choice, quartz is more popular than ever. Why quartz? Unlike stone, quartz is a man-made product. Because of the combination of quartz and resins, quartz is...

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