Conservation & compassion: Andra Olney-Larson hones a unique calling in conservation and end-of-life care
Conservation & compassion: Andra Olney-Larson hones a unique calling in conservation and end-of-life care

When Andra Olney-Larson attends meetings with other members of the funeral director associations that represent the tri-state community, she admits, she’s not always what they’re expecting. With her petite stature, jet black hair and wispy cat eye lashes, she offers a different perspective to what many might have come to anticipate from end-of-life providers. “I […]

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Fire & ice: Dubuque artist’s travels inspire her latest work
Fire & ice: Dubuque artist’s travels inspire her latest work

Jenni Brant loves to get her hands dirty. The 46-year-old artist has long had a love affair with clay, creating tumblers, plates, wine stoppers and other usable ceramic pieces decorated with delicate designs on a backdrop of bright pastel hues. But recently, Brant’s work took a detour, inspired by a destination in the world that […]

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An elegant vibe: Robin Vaughn builds a business through home and fashion in Galena, Ill.
An elegant vibe: Robin Vaughn builds a business through home and fashion in Galena, Ill.

Robin Vaughn has developed a reputation for taking risks. “I think sometimes people think I’m a little crazy,” said the 56-year-old, with a laugh. “Like, ‘OK. We’re going to bring in furniture. And now, we’re going to bring in diamonds. But it has created an experience for people when they walk in the door. It […]

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Fashionista: Erica Brewer curates a space for looks to inspire life
Fashionista: Erica Brewer curates a space for looks to inspire life

Erica Brewer has endured heartbreaking loss, and many trials and tribulations to get to where she is today. But the 42-year-old’s philosophy can be summed up in the very words that adorn the walls of her downtown Dubuque boutique: “The power of a great outfit is impossible to overstate.” “The way we look can inspire […]

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Motherhood journey: Tessa Anderson, of Dubuque, welcomes parenting with open arms
Motherhood journey: Tessa Anderson, of Dubuque, welcomes parenting with open arms

Tessa Anderson wasn’t sure she wanted to become a mom. “I had always been one of those people who dug her heels in and said, ‘Nope. I’m not having kids,’ especially when I was younger,” said the 30-year-old, of Dubuque. “People would say to me, ‘You’ll probably feel differently about it when you’re older. But […]

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The power of female relationships: She Unites connects Dubuque area women through activities, events
The power of female relationships: She Unites connects Dubuque area women through activities, events

When Nat Finley relocated to Dubuque from Muscatine, Iowa, in 2020, she felt a bit of a disconnect. “I wanted to meet more people,” said the photographer, entrepreneur and owner of Nat Finley Photography. Specifically, she wanted to connect with other women who, like her, wanted to explore what the community had to offer, particularly […]

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