Opinion

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The Elbert Files: Iowa’s summer of fear

A season of fear enveloped much of Iowa 50 years ago in 1970 after six homemade bombs exploded between April 27 and June 29 at locations from Iowa City to Omaha, including three in Des …
By DAVE ELBERT | May 28, 2020
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Guest opinion: I hope that’s all it took

By Katie Beary | Director of branch operations, Gallagher

Before we were living in this new COVID-19 world, I was traveling back from Oklahoma City and wanted to grab lunch before my flight. Evaluating food court menus …
By BPC Staff | May 26, 2020
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The Elbert Files: Franken and Hughes

Mike Franken is a blunt-talking, common-sense candidate for U.S. Senate, the likes of which Iowa Democrats have not seen since Harold Hughes left public life in 1975. 

Hughes spent six years as Iowa’s governor and …
By DAVE ELBERT | May 21, 2020
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Guest opinion: Resilience and empathy

By Tiffany O’Donnell | CEO, Women Lead Change

Like so many of you, our household is obsessed with the ESPN documentary, “The Last Dance.” We knew those guys were good … but, wow. So good.

It seems …
By BPC Staff | May 18, 2020
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Guest opinion: ISU class makes history with gender equity

By Jacquelyn Rees Ulmer | Associate dean and professor, Ivy College of Business, Iowa State University

Back in August, I walked the halls of the Gerdin Business Building. I had many reasons to smile. The beautiful …
By BPC Staff | May 18, 2020
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The Elbert Files: Virtual Des Moines

Exploring interactive maps of Des Moines is my new default diversion, along with playing Spider Solitaire, when I go online these days. 

I began looking at city maps after asking Al Setka, Des Moines’ public …
By DAVE ELBERT | May 14, 2020
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Developing resilience in the pandemic: Six ideas for leaders

By Suzanna de Baca | President and group publisher, Business Publications Corp.

A top local CEO recently told me, “I’m learning how to lead through a crisis, and it’s tough. I’m not sure how to be strong when …
By BPC Staff | May 11, 2020
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Guest opinion: Start saving now

By Kate Banasiak | President and CEO, Diversified Management Services

Twelve weeks ago I was lucky enough to have an acquaintance from a board I’m on approach me and give me some advice that stopped me in my tracks, …
By BPC Staff | May 11, 2020
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Guest opinion: Money talks

One of the most common questions I get is, “How do I talk to my parents/children/grandchild about money?”

Most of us have someone in our lives we are worried about and want to help. Sadly, …
By Joey Beech | May 4, 2020
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The Elbert Files: We need Hoover and Ike

One thing is clear from the widespread disorganization associated with COVID-19. 

After three months of inconsistent, and at times totally confusing, policies involving medical and protective equipment, virus testing, vaccine creation and economic shutdowns, it …
By DAVE ELBERT | Apr 30, 2020