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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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Woman of the Year: Debi Butler

At 65, many might be looking toward enjoying retirement. But for Debi Butler, she believes she’s just getting started. “I feel as though so much of the work I feel passionate about in the community is just beginning to get off the ground,” she said. “And there still is so much work to be done. […]

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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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A neighborhood hub: Roux Conlon Loar helps bring a taste of France, Italy to Dubuque’s South Grandview neighborhood

Roux & Lucia Roux & Lucia Bistro and Market: 620 S. Grandview Ave. Hours: • 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday. • 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday. • 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday. Bakery: 333 Bryant St. Hours: • 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. • 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. • 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. Online: rouxandlucia.com It’s a sun filled […]

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Compassionate Caregiving

herversion1March 6, 2020Health & Wellness

We know that seniors are full of wisdom and have much to offer our society. They are key to our communities and important to the upbringing of our youth. But do you know the benefits and specifics of how seniors impact the youth? Youth who have regular interaction with a senior mentor experience the following...

Parenting and Leadership

by kathie rotz March 6, 2020Family

Parenting — one of the hardest things I have ever done, with hardly enough training. (Marriage is the other.) Now, I had some training. I read all of the parenting books. I attended Lamaze classes. And I would have watched all of the videos and subscribed to the blogs if they would have been available...

Tips for monitoring your child’s screen time

special for her magazine March 6, 2020Family

Screen time is a hot topic for parents and researchers alike. While digital devices are the norm, and children can certainly use them to their benefit, parents can also help children learn healthy digital habits. Research is working out the long-term impact of devices on children. Here’s what’s known so far, and what you as...

Traveling with tots: A bit of planning can lead to a lifetime of memories

by michelle london • photos contributed March 6, 2020Family

Three-year old Kyra Waterman already is a seasoned globetrotter. She has traveled to Hawaii, Sri Lanka and South Africa with her parents, Brock and Becky. And she’s about to add another stamp to her passport. The Dubuque family will be traveling to Belize this month, and Kyra will have a fellow traveling companion in 8-month-old...

Time for YOU

herversion1March 6, 2020Health & Wellness

We asked local moms what they do for a little “me time.” Here’s what they had to say. Hopefully, you’ll find some ideas for self-care. “I love to go for a hike. When I’m out, I look for fun things to take photos of and share with my daughter. I also love to just go...

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