Amy Gilligan

Dubuque

Executive Editor at Dubuque Telegraph Herald

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Brimeyer: Over a lifetime of writing, what goes around comes around

1 week ago | telegraphherald.com | Amy Gilligan

Is this the Wheel of Fortune? In grade school and high school, I did not impress my teachers with my writing. In fact, I was usually afraid to write and share the product. But 62 years ago in my junior year of high school and during JFK’s presidency, a miracle hit. As a young teen, I would go with my dad to his bowling league on Tuesday nights at Riverside Bowl. I sat in the row of tables behind the bowling allies, did some homework, and watched my dad’s team kick butt — sometimes.
Gilligan: Covering tragic news always difficult -- especially close to home

1 week ago | telegraphherald.com | Amy Gilligan

Last week, we had the difficult job of reporting on a tragic situation at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. Ultimately, we learned that two young women had been killed by gunshot wounds — one of them self-inflicted. The shootings happened inside a dorm room in Wilgus Hall on campus.
Gilligan: Get the last word by penning your own obituary

2 weeks ago | telegraphherald.com | Amy Gilligan

Something caught my eye in a recent edition of AARP: The Magazine. Yes, I read AARP: The Magazine. I am that old. There are always good book recommendations. And it's fun to see who is featured on the cover and go, "Wait! That person is super old too?? Who knew?" Sort of like this particular issue, which featured Drew Barrymore. Could the little cutie from "E.T." seriously be old enough for AARP? Yep. She turned 50 a couple months ago.
Free for all: Tri-state activities easy on your wallet

2 weeks ago | telegraphherald.com | Amy Gilligan

An open house being held before a Dubuque school closes and a visit by top Iowa State coaches highlight the slate of no-cost events being held in the tri-state area this week. The Telegraph Herald continues to showcase free community events in the area over the next seven days. Enjoy these local offerings without dipping into your bank account. Do you know of upcoming free events that should be featured in this space? Email Executive Editor Amy Gilligan at [email protected].
Free for all: Tri-state activities easy on your wallet

3 weeks ago | telegraphherald.com | Amy Gilligan

Local libraries will be bustling with action as they host some of the many free activities in the tri-state area this week. The Telegraph Herald continues to showcase free community events in the area over the next seven days. Enjoy these local offerings without dipping into your bank account. Do you know of upcoming free events that should be featured in this space? Email Executive Editor Amy Gilligan at [email protected].
Gilligan: Feeling smug and slightly shocked to see my UGGs everywhere

1 month ago | telegraphherald.com | Amy Gilligan

My 20-year-old bedroom slippers are having a moment. Little did I know when I fell in love with my warm, sturdy slippers two decades ago that I, Amy Gilligan, would be setting a fashion trend. Did it take a long time for it to catch on? Well, sure. But I was there first. And I have the worn-out slippers to prove it. If you haven’t lately been in a high school, on a college campus or really even at the mall on a busy day, you might be unaware of the footwear fashion trend. Allow me to fill you in.
Gilligan: Feeling smug and slightly shocked to see my UGGS everywhere

1 month ago | telegraphherald.com | Amy Gilligan

My 20-year-old bedroom slippers are having a moment. Little did I know when I fell in love with my warm, sturdy slippers two decades ago that I, Amy Gilligan, would be setting a fashion trend. Did it take a long time for it to catch on? Well, sure. But I was there first. And I have the worn-out slippers to prove it. If you haven’t lately been in a high school, on a college campus or really even at the mall on a busy day, you might be unaware of the footwear fashion trend. Allow me to fill you in.
Free for all: Tri-state activities easy on your wallet

1 month ago | telegraphherald.com | Amy Gilligan

A slate of events focused on Dubuque’s architectural history, the screening of popular movies and a wave of musical performances highlight the free offerings in the tri-state area during the first full week of May. The Telegraph Herald continues to showcase free community events in the area over the next seven days. Enjoy these local offerings without dipping into your bank account. Do you know of upcoming free events that should be featured in this space?
Free for all: Tri-state activities easy on your wallet

1 month ago | telegraphherald.com | Amy Gilligan

The return of a popular weekly car show and several springtime events mark the calendar of free offerings this week in the tri-state area. The Telegraph Herald continues to showcase free community events in the area over the next seven days. Enjoy these local offerings without dipping into your bank account. Do you know of upcoming free events that should be featured in this space? Email Executive Editor Amy Gilligan at [email protected]. 5 to 6 p.m. — Platteville, Wis.
Gilligan: Puzzles section coming your way in late April

1 month ago | telegraphherald.com | Amy Gilligan

When we made our change in the frequency of printed newspapers, I anticipated the puzzles would be an area of frustration. Although many of the puzzles can be done online, I know a lot of readers prefer to noodle through those, pencil in hand. We’ve been sorting out a plan to provide readers at least some of what they’ve been missing — albeit in a slightly different format. Beginning at the end of April, we’ll start running a monthly puzzles section in the last Sunday print edition of the month.