In Iowa, STEM is a critical part of our future. That applies from the state level all the way down to the individual. As someone who has been working with technology for more than 30 …
Here’s a bit of trivia: The population of Iowa’s capital city is larger than the combined populations of the capitals of New York and Illinois.
Des Moines, according to 2018 census estimates, has a population …
Ten years ago, I worked at the Iowa Statehouse when legislation passed mandating gender parity on Iowa county, city and municipal boards and commissions. Required since 1987, codified in 2009, the Gender Balance Project went …
I am a die-hard, fourth-generation Green Bay Packers fan. My great-grandma Evelyn (Gertie) Adrian, born and raised in Winneconne, Wis., was a young woman when the Green Bay Packers were founded 100 years ago, and …
Women are, in increasing numbers, leading companies, law firms, boards and governments. Once they attain a leadership position, how can women improve the lives of other women by strategically using their influence and power? 1. …
In last week’s column, we looked at how the whole Carson King story played out from the brands’ perspective. Anheuser-Busch and Venmo reacted very differently to the breaking news of Carson’s teenage tweets. Both took …
The recent situation involving the Des Moines Register and its controversial profile of Carson King has me recalling lessons learned during my time as an editor at the publication during an ethics scandal that occurred …
In a recent horse-guided coaching session, 1,100-pound Yeller was my learning partner and my husband served as an unexpected facilitator. Working with a valued partner like Yeller I uncovered the power and energy of unregulated …
It’s not quite deafening, but it’s hard to miss the sound of glass ceilings shattering all around us. As the leader of an organization dedicated to advancing women leaders, it is truly music to our …
Spend just an hour with Tricia Rivas, pictured, and you quickly appreciate everything great about small business. Rivas’ enthusiasm for her employees, clients and community is contagious. The owner of Trixie’s Salon, with three locations in Des …
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