Opinion

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TRANSITIONS: Land of corn, soybeans and sculpted butter


The creativity of Iowans finally is being recognized across the nation. Unfortunately, the thing that impresses people is the way we sculpt things out of butter.

Norma “Duffy” Lyon, the Iowa State Fair’s longtime “Butter …

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IowaBiz Blog: Want to be an expert in your field… write like one!

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IowaBiz Blog: Three tips to clarify your vision

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IowaBiz Blog: A quick guide to troubleshooting network connectivity

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IowaBiz Blog: A better Des Moines through 2050

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IowaBiz Blog: Don’t be a chicken: Fail quickly!

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GUEST OPINION: Labor Day needs to be refocused


Could there be a more perfect symbol of what is wrong with the American economy than what took place on Sept. 5 in Detroit? A president of the United States whose regulatory excesses have stifled …

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TRANSITIONS: Tagline, you’re not it


The Ames Tribune reported last week that the city of Ames has been advised to wad up its new tagline and throw it away. Not because somebody dreamed up something better or because it contained …

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OUR VIEW: Bring on the football spending


The Christmas shopping season is the next big key to economic recovery, but let’s not rush to get there. First, we’ll stimulate the economy by proving that Americans are still happy to spend lavishly on …

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IowaBiz Blog: Culture still counts