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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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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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Her Hacks: At-home spa days

June 7, 2019Hacks

What is one to do when the spa beckons but the bank account or calendar is scowling in disapproval whenever you think about it? In such cases, an at-home spa day is the ticket, and the Her Hacks team has a carnival fairway of hacks, tips and tricks to get the most out of the...

When bacon and eggs alone simply won’t do: Brunch in the tri-states

June 7, 2019Food

When it comes to where to go for a decadent French toast bar, a made-to-order omelet station and a bottomless mimosa, brunch options have become plentiful. From tried and true tri-state establishments such as The Bridge Restaurant & Lounge and Timmerman’s Supper Club to fusion fare from newcomers to the fine dining arena such as...

4 ways to become an outdoor woman this summer

June 7, 2019Home & Garden

The tri-states features an abundance of places to enjoy walking, hiking, biking, kayaking, canoeing and other fun outdoor activities. Dubuque maintains a 53-mile bike/hike trail system, which includes 28 miles of on-street route for biking and 25 miles of paved trails for walking, hiking and biking. Now that the weather is warmer, it’s time to...

Hummus: A family tradition

June 7, 2019Food

I’ve always understood (and indulged) the allure of travel. Some of my earliest memories are of traveling to foreign lands. (Thanks Mom and Dad, for your bravery and stamina in traveling overseas with a 3-year-old.) Most of the time those on those trips, we were headed to my father’s birthplace — Haifa, Israel — where...

Packing light for the summer

June 7, 2019Travel

When it comes to summertime, vacations and weekend excursions often are in the picture. Whether you are spending a weekend in Chicago, a month backpacking around Europe or relaxing on a two-week Caribbean cruise, packing your suitcase for the trip can be the biggest headache of all. There are many logistics to think about when...

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