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Wishful Wanderings: Heather Wilkinson finds her calling and a career in travel-planning

Heather Wilkinson has always had a knack for planning. But it was a trip to Walt Disney World with her family that unexpectedly transformed it into a passion and a career. “Our son was stillborn, so my husband and I were looking for a place to go with our daughter. She’s a Disney princess, and […]

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Something new: Jess Deppe at the helm of Sage + Strands Extension Studio and Beck | The Collective in Dubuque

It’s a weekday morning as Jess Deppe begins readying for the day — flipping on lights, cueing up music, scrolling through her calendar and steadying a swivel chair facing an oversized mirror in her intimate salon. For Deppe, who has spent her entire career immersed in the beauty industry, it could be routine. But it’s […]

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

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 been pretty wild, taking on a flower business coming into Valentine’s Day,” joked the 38-year-old Dubuquer, who previously called Colorado home. […]

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

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 one of six in my family — four boys and two girls — and my […]

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

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 is waking up in the emergency room with doctors and family members hovering over her. […]

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

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 whenever I’m in the studio,” she said. “The space created becomes like a safe haven […]

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A wintry quick fix: Colorful Vegetable Stew

by linda gassenheimerDecember 1, 2025Food

Here’s a warm and comforting vegetable stew made easy with the help of your freezer. Keep the ingredients on hand, and you’ll have a hearty meal ready in minutes with almost no effort. Use the vegetables called for in the recipe or substitute any others you have on hand using the recipe as a blueprint...

Ladles up! When the seasons begin to click, soup is what’s on the menu for many

by megan glossNovember 3, 2025Food

As the seasons change, and the weather begins to settle in to crisp and cool autumn days, many return to a feel-good, home-cooked, familiar favorite in which to dunk their spoons: Soup. “The weather is getting cooler, or at least there are glimpses of it,” said Leslie Shalabi, of Convivium Urban Farmstead in Dubuque. “I...

5 simple soup recipes to work into your cooler-weather rotation

by nicole hvidstenNovember 3, 2025Food

A friend once said there’s no such thing as soup season — it should be enjoyed year-round. As someone who just happily ordered a cup of chicken wild rice soup on a 90-degree day, I agree. But when the air finally does turn crisp, it reignites the desire to cook all cozy. Dutch ovens and...

Holiday harmony: Enjoying the season with guilt-free nourishment and joyful movement

by bri edwardsNovember 3, 2025Health & Wellness

As the leaves turn and the air chills, the holiday season beckons with its warmth of gatherings, twinkling lights and cherished traditions. For women, this time can be a beautiful tapestry of connection and celebration. Yet, it often comes woven with threads of pressure to indulge without restraint or to restrict in fear of undoing...

How to declutter and get organized

by avery newmarkNovember 3, 2025Home & Garden

Spring might get all the credit for cleaning, but fall deserves a reset, too. As the days get shorter and cooler, we spend more time indoors — and research shows clutter can heighten stress and even impact our ability to focus. That’s why professional organizers Sarah Edelman and Devon Bullock call fall the most underrated...

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A wintry quick fix: Colorful Vegetable Stew

Ladles up! When the seasons begin to click, soup is what’s on the menu for many

5 simple soup recipes to work into your cooler-weather rotation

Holiday harmony: Enjoying the season with guilt-free nourishment and joyful movement

How to declutter and get organized

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A wintry quick fix: Colorful Vegetable Stew

Ladles up! When the seasons begin to click, soup is what’s on the menu for many

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Holiday harmony: Enjoying the season with guilt-free nourishment and joyful movement

How to declutter and get organized

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