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Oct. 2: October Virtual Coffee Connection

Join FemCity Des Moines members for their monthly First Friday Coffee Connection. In this structured networking event, each FemCity member will have a chance to introduce themselves, share one struggle, and one thing they are …

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On The Rise: 9-21-20

Mollie Giller (pictured)
Polk County Housing Trust Fund
Hired as director of programs and supportive services
Des Moines

Kiley Skadburg
The Iowa Clinic
Promoted to chief marketing officer
West Des Moines

Katherine Anderegg
Davis Brown …

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EPIC Challenge adds metrics to track advancement of women of color

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Guest opinion: The future of women and work is at risk

By Tiffany O’Donnell | CEO, Women Lead Change

A hurricane. On the list of “things an Iowa gal doesn’t have to worry about,” this would be at the top — at least until 2020.

As my …

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Lift IOWA: News briefs – Week of Sept. 14

Wellmark Foundation announces new leadership: The Wellmark Foundation, one of the largest health improvement-focused foundations in Iowa and South Dakota, announced leadership transitions last week, including the appointment of Mary Lawyer as the foundation’s executive director. Lawyer …

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Sept. 22: The Wealth Gap Women Face

Join CREW Iowa for this event tackling the wealth gap women face and some practical advice on how to narrow it. The virtual event will feature Mari Bunney, financial adviser with RBC Wealth Management; Megan …

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Sept. 25: Cocktails & Conversations

Bring your own glass of wine and join NAWBO Iowa for this month’s virtual Cocktails & Conversation. Come with questions and ready to share lessons learned and personal accomplishments.
Where: Online. 4-6 p.m.
Learn more…

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On The Rise: 9-14-20

Colleen Rogers Messenger (pictured)
ChildServe
Hired as director of gift planning
Johnston

Kara Winker
Health Inc.
Hired as director of finance
Sioux City

Susan Throne
Health Inc.
Hired as compliance manager
Sioux City

SUBMIT AN …

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Career progression of moms, dads during coronavirus ‘not in same boat,’ study finds

Here’s yet another way the coronavirus pandemic is poised to damage women’s careers: A new survey says that dads are receiving more promotions and raises while working from home compared with women in similar situations.…

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Guest opinion: Pressing on when nothing appears to be moving

By Emily Appelgate | Associate adviser, Foster Group

As a kid, I remember telling my mom I was bored several times during summer break. If you are a parent, you’ve probably heard this line more than …