Wealth was made to be transferred

The transfer of wealth can be a slow, torturous process that requires actually showing up for work. Saturday, July 17, 2010

Do we cut or do we spend?

It's looking as though this fall's elections will focus on one question: Should government spend more or spend less? Saturday, July 17, 2010

What, no second offer?

Casey's General Stores Inc. was going along just fine, making 11 cents of profit on every gallon of gasoline and turning out pizzas with alacrity and pepperoni. Saturday, July 10, 2010

Wells Fargo job losses will hurt

It was a shock to hear about Wells Fargo & Co.'s decision to shut down its 638 Wells Fargo Financial stores across the country and eliminate as many as 1,000 positions in Des Moines in the next 12 months. Saturday, July 10, 2010

Central Iowa is rich in Tippie grads

National business publications have been telling the rest of the world what we've known for a long time - that Des Moines is a great place in which to build a career and raise a family - and the University of Iowa is happy to have contributed to the city's rising profile. Saturday, July 10, 2010

Jobless face stress everywhere

There's really only one way to know what it's like to be involuntarily unemployed, and nobody ever wants to find out. Saturday, July 03, 2010

Hang on tight to the 'keepers'

What does it cost to replace an employee? Saturday, July 03, 2010

Forecast calls for trains

Representatives of the city of Des Moines and the Union Pacific Railroad sat down in May to talk about the problem of freight trains blocking traffic, and it sounds as if they considered just about every possible solution. Saturday, June 26, 2010

At least put helmets on the kids

Maybe ABATE of Iowa is right about adult motorcyclists. Saturday, June 26, 2010

The pursuit of happiness steps up

The Declaration of Independence reminds us that "the pursuit of happiness" is a fundamental right in the United States. Saturday, June 26, 2010

Casey's can consider community

The battle surrounding Casey's General Stores Inc. could play out as a unique study in corporate takeover strategy - and an example of why Delaware isn't necessarily the automatic choice when you register a new company. Saturday, June 19, 2010

Happy workers are 'in the flow'

Have you noticed how many recent books and movies have focused on the subject of personal happiness? Saturday, June 19, 2010

Mediocre choices for governor

We're still disappointed that the Republican Party of Iowa is reaching back into the past for its candidate for governor. Saturday, June 12, 2010

GUEST OPINION Grads: Do things you don't like

Do what you love. Have passion for your profession. Find a job that fulfills your purpose in life. Enjoy the journey more than the destination. Saturday, June 12, 2010

A fuel and his money

Last week, it was announced that gasoline prices in Des Moines had fallen 7.2 cents per gallon compared with the previous week, settling at an average of $2.56 per gallon. Friday, June 11, 2010