Memorial service plans have been announced for Muscatine philanthropist and civic leader Mary Jo Stanley, who died Dec. 14 at age 83. Corridor Business Journal 

The Story County Community Foundation welcomed Sunni Swarbrick, MPA as its first full-time executive director. Swarbrick filled the vacancy created by Jennifer Garst’s departure in late November. Ames Tribune

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Of the highest-paid executives ages 40 and under last year, just one woman cracked the top 20, according to an analysis by Equilar, an executive and board data provider. CNN Money

Minnesota Lt. Gov. Tina F. Smith will replace Sen. Al Franken in the Senate when he leaves office in the coming weeks amid multiple sexual harassment allegations. The Lily 

After nearly 12 years at E!, Catt Sadler announced last week she is leaving the network after finding out that her co-host, Jason Kennedy, makes “close to double” her salary. CBS News 

In response to the recent flurry of public sexual harassment allegations and the #MeToo movement, MRA – The Management Association has produced a free podcast to provide organizations with practical solutions for preventing and addressing workplace sexual harassment. Listen here

Startup personal grooming brand Billie has raised $1.5 million for its subscription shaving kit service and aims “to become a brand for all womankind,” according to co-founders Georgina Gooley and Jason Bravman.Forbes

The loss of U.S. retail jobs in the past year has had a major impact on women while men have been making steady gains. Bizwomen.com