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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
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The Elbert Files: The Hippee Building

George B. Hippee was one of Des Moines’ most enigmatic business leaders 100 years ago – a  successful banker, developer and railroad owner who was accused in 1906 of attempting to bribe a city official. …
By DAVE ELBERT | Apr 21, 2020
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Guest Opinion: Redesign thinking

Welcome to Redesign Thinking 101. This is a new course based on the principles of design thinking with an added focus on shifting paradigms. You have been automatically enrolled in this experiential learning course for …
By Rebecca Wolford | Co | Apr 17, 2020