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Take a closer look at Melissa O’Neil

Hometown: West Branch Education: Bachelor of Science in communications, Clarion University of Pennsylvania; Master of Arts in advertising, Syracuse University Family: Husband, Jeremy; daughter, Katie; son, Patrick Contact: moneil@centraliowashelter.org


When she was growing up in West…
By JOE GARDYASZ | Dec 5, 2016
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Guest Opinion: Tis’ the season for challenging business and social situations

BY EMILY ABBAS | Chief of staff and chief marketing officer, Bankers Trust Co.

 

Holiday parties, gift-giving and special events can set the stage for both fabulous networking and cringe-worthy faux paus. I thought …
By BPC Staff | Dec 5, 2016
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A Closer Look: Kari Carney

Kari Carney is wrapping up her first year as executive director of 1000 Friends of Iowa, an 18-year-old nonprofit that is focused on land use education. The organization follows a range of issues concerning development, …
By KENT DARR | Dec 2, 2016
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Manus wins Gold Stevie Award for Women in Business

Shazia Manus, CEO of payments processor TMG, has been named the winner of a Gold Stevie Award in the Female Executive of the Year — Business Services category. Part of the 13th annual Stevie Awards …
By BPC Staff | Nov 30, 2016
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Guest Opinion: Anger into action — the next steps

BY KRISTIN GRIFFITH | Executive director, Young Women’s Resource Center


The election is over, but the ugliness it stirred up remains. Over the past 18 months we have been exposed to video clips, sound bites,…
By BPC Staff | Nov 28, 2016
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Guest Opinion: Everyone needs two jobs

BY BRIANNE FITZGERALD | Communications and engagement officer, Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service
The greater Des Moines community is a gem. We live in a place where people want to give back and look for…
By BPC Staff | Nov 28, 2016
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Catt Center announces 2017 Women Impacting ISU calendar honorees

The Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics recently announced the women who will be honored on the 11th annual Women Impacting ISU calendar.


The calendar honors women whose leadership has made a difference at Iowa…
By LIFT IOWA STAFF | Nov 28, 2016
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ISU students can apply to study global leadership, gender equity in Sweden

Applications are being accepted from Iowa State University students interested in participating in the summer 2017 Global Leadership Study Abroad Program to Stockholm, Sweden. The 2017 trip will be the third time this opportunity has…
By BPC Staff | Nov 28, 2016
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Participants sought for Central Iowa leadership development program

Integrity Integrated Inc. is currently enrolling participants in its Spring 2017 Leadership Development Program. The program, designed for women and men who want to strengthen their leadership skills and create a plan for development, kicks …
By BPC Staff | Nov 28, 2016
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Center awards 21 Legacy of Heroines scholarships

Iowa State University’s Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics recently awarded Legacy of Heroines scholarships to 21 female students, according to the center’s website. Since 1996, the Legacy of Heroines program has provided…
By BPC Staff | Nov 28, 2016