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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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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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Taking time for self care

July 5, 2019Health & Wellness

Taking care of the people around them is almost every woman’s first priority. This “second shift” tends to lean toward women in many homes all over the world. Women often are the household workers. They are the main caretaker for children, the planners and the cleaners. All of these tasks can lead not only to...

Compassionate Caregiving: Make sure to continue to include caregivers in family and social activities so they do not feel isolated.

July 5, 2019Health & Wellness

What can you do to help empower women caregivers? Did you know that women are caregivers in 85 to 95% of cases? In order to reduce the burden of caregiving on women, there is a need for the community to find ways to creatively offer a hand. There are several kind and simple actions that...

Lacking in self-discipline?

July 5, 2019Health & Wellness

Americans are known to overeat, abuse credit cards, marinate for hours on social media and break New Year’s resolutions before the end of January. Self-discipline doesn’t seem to be a strength. And achieving it — and the success that can come with it — might never have been harder than it is in this instant-gratification...

From the heart: Dubuque surgeon leans on musical background and faith

July 5, 2019Health & Wellness

As a child growing up in Montreal, Stephanie Helmer, M.D., unknowingly prepared to be a heart surgeon by practicing the cello. “If you’re preparing for a performance, every note has to be perfect and everything has to sound right,” Helmer said. “You go over phrases until it’s perfect, or as close to perfect as you...

Make sure you look good …

July 5, 2019Business

The other day, I was walking through the store, and there was a lady trying on a few dresses to find the perfect outfit for a wedding. She had a group of friends for support and input. With so many colors, cuts, styles, trends she wanted input to make sure she was making a good...

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