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Lippincott influences change for women business owners

By Jayne Armstrong | Iowa district director, U.S. Small Business Administration

Times are changing for Iowa’s women business owners.

Motivated by a 2015 American Express study that ranked Iowa 51st in the nation – dead last – …

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Elbert: Economy and elections

“It’s the economy, stupid.” 

That’s what Democratic strategist James Carville famously told candidate Bill Clinton in 1992.

He was right. Clinton, a virtual unknown in 1991, went on to defeat incumbent President George H.W. Bush, …

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Guest opinion: Why trusting yourself is one of your greatest tools

By Emily Steele | Owner, Love Local

I was just six months shy of graduating from college when I decided it was no longer worth it to continue making decisions that pleased others. It was time …

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Guest opinion: Deepening virtual connections

By Kate Juelfs | Chief operations and chief compliance officer, Foster Group

As we continue to work from home, many have found a rhythm. And chances are, it’s also renewed your commitment to finding ways to stay…
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Guest opinion: I just broke the biggest rule in branding

Submitted by Josh Fleming, vice president of marketing, Bank Iowa

Brand standards. Brand guidelines. Brand books. Marketers know these are gospel when it comes to building a brand. Once built, you simply don’t deviate from …

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COVID chaos

After all this time, you’d think we’d have a better handle on how to deal with coronavirus.

Instead, eight months into the worst worldwide pandemic in 100 years, it is generally accepted that the United …

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Guest opinion: When your motivation dips

By Christi Hegstad | President, MAP Professional Development

If you’re reading this, I’ll bet you are an achiever: You enjoy the sense of accomplishment, you want to make a difference in the world, you adore those blissful …

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Oct. 13: Time Mastery for the Present and Future

Oct. 13: Time Mastery for the Present and Future
Join NAWBO Iowa to discover the 12 categories of time management, related obstacles and proven tips and tools to improve the way you perceive and manage …

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Guest opinion: Real-world applications in the classroom help engage female students in STEM

By Tracy Sandbothe | Business teacher, Dowling Catholic High School


As a female teacher promoting STEM education, I see a lot of opportunities for young women entering the workforce. However, I know there have been …

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The Elbert Files: C.Y. Stephens magic

I was 7 years old in 1954 when Iowa State College President James Hilton came up with an idea for creating a closer bond between the school and the Ames community. 

His proposal was to …

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