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

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. “I was a dancer all my life,” said the 72-year-old Dubuque native, with a background in choreography. “But I’m also a dreamer. When […]

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

Lisa Lane has a hearty remedy for the hardships that life can dole out: Comedy. “It became something I was obsessed with when I needed a place to put my pain,” said Lane during a phone interview. “My father had died from dementia. The COVID-19 pandemic hit, and I lost all work. I was aging […]

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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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Woman to Watch: Megan Feldpausch

Megan Feldpausch has a passion for helping people that runs deeply. “I think it’s just something that I was brought up with,” she said. “My dad was a former deputy sheriff, so a love of community was always present. I love helping people make connections in the community. It’s just me.” For the past four […]

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Fresh to your door: Ready made meals and organic produce from local sources

by michelle londonSeptember 4, 2020Food

Companies like Blue Apron and HelloFresh became all the rage a few years ago, delivering easy-to-make meals directly to customers each week. The catch often can be the hefty price tag and subscriptions that lock customers into a long-term relationship they might not need. But you can ditch the national chains. Get rid of those...

Mixing it up: Local mixologists shake things up

by michelle londonSeptember 4, 2020Food

In the 1980s, a New York bartender named Dale DeGroff became enamored with a 19th century cocktail book written by a bartender named Jerry Thomas. Dubbed “King Cocktail,” DeGroff is credited with a cocktail renaissance of sorts, bringing back the fancy drinks often served in city bars during the early 20th century and coining the...

Sip and sample: Local mixologists share their favorite recipes for readers to try at home

compiled by michelle londonSeptember 4, 2020Food

Anastasia Romanov 1 ounce whipped vodka 1 ounce Kaluha 1 ounce half & half 1 ounce raspberry syrup 2 ounces heavy cream 1 ounce simple syrup 1/2 ounce Los Dos Spanish Red Blend Combine vodka, kaluha, half & half and raspberry syrup. Add ice and shake. Strain into glass and add ice. For topping, combine...

Shake up the quarantine routine with an easy-to-make garlic-based pizza

by linda gassenheimerSeptember 4, 2020Food

Ordering out for pizza more often during the pandemic? Here’s a pizza that you can make at home and takes only minutes to put together. It has a creamy, garlic sauce and is a nice change from tomato-based pizzas. This recipe calls for a thin crust pizza base you can buy ready-made. I like to...

Grilling secrets for your Labor Day weekend

September 4, 2020Food

You’ve been grilling all summer long, which means you might be in need of some new ideas this Labor Day Weekend. Experts say, no matter what equipment you’re using, the secret to making a big impact on the flavor of your food is BBQ pellets. “With the amazing wood smoke flavors that cooking with wood...

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Fresh to your door: Ready made meals and organic produce from local sources

Mixing it up: Local mixologists shake things up

Sip and sample: Local mixologists share their favorite recipes for readers to try at home

Shake up the quarantine routine with an easy-to-make garlic-based pizza

Grilling secrets for your Labor Day weekend

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Grilling secrets for your Labor Day weekend

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