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Linda Railsback honored at Women Helping Women luncheon

More than 500 people attended the 17th annual Women Helping Women luncheon on April 10, hosted by the Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center. Together, the group came together to honor Dr. Linda Railsback for her …

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Chrysalis announces speaker at final Conversation Luncheon

The Chrysalis Foundation’s April Conversation luncheon will feature Jenne Fromm, cancer survivor and adventurer. As a highly sought-after business consultant, Fromm is recognized for her motivating presentations designed to inspire audiences and corporate leaders to …

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Analysis: The costs of the wage gap for Iowa women

 

An analysis conducted by the National Partnership for Women & Families, released on Equal Pay Day (April 14), shows the damage Iowa’s gender-based wage gap is doing to families and the state economy.

 

Women …

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Opinion: Equal partners an unsung tip for success

As a wife, mother, full-time employee and public servant, it is so wonderful when the following conversation occurs:

Me (calling my husband): “Hi, I just found out I am going to Washington, D.C. for four …

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Iowa State University names new library dean

Beth McNeil, professor and associate dean for academic affairs at the Purdue University Libraries in West Lafayette, Ind., recently was named dean of the Iowa State University Library. At Purdue, McNeil was responsible for managing …

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Oprah Network exec to speak at UI Women in Business event

The University of Iowa’s Henry B. Tippie College of Business will host a Women in Business conference on Saturday, April 18, in Iowa City. Keynote speaker at the event is Sheri Salata, president of the …

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How to negotiate the salary and benefits you deserve

Equal Pay Day falls on April 14 this year. The date is selected to represent how far into the year women need to work to earn what men did in the previous year. One major …

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A review of email etiquette

What is so powerful it could spoil your customer relationships, blemish your reputation, entangle you in a legal battle, or even put you out of work?  Email is a powerful tool, writes Kathryn Towner, email …

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29 awesome books with strong female protagonists

Do you crave a good book that puts a strong, female character front and center? If so, Buzzfeed has compiled a list of 29 titles that tell stories of women achieving success, overcoming obstacles and …

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IWLC hires new chief operating officer

 

Tiffany O’Donnell has been named the first chief operating officer of Iowa Women Lead Change, the organization announced Friday.

 

“I am beyond thrilled to be part of the IWLC team,” O’Donnell said in …