Opinion

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Guest opinion: Flip the switch on failure

By Kirsten Anderson | Founder, Equitas Solutions

I believe failure is underrated. I want to give it a positive shout-out and remind everyone that it is something we all have in common and have experienced. Whether it …

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The Elbert Files: Too many democrats

“I have the solution,” said a muffled voice as I walked out of the downtown library.

It was my friend K.C., buried deep inside a dark blue parka, his face barely visible beneath the insulated …

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Guest opinion: Now is the time to build community

What is the leading cause of death?

a. High blood pressure
b. Inactivity (little to no exercise)
c. Social isolation
d. High cholesterol
e. Alcohol
f. Obesity

If you answered C, you are correct. Vivek …

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Guest opinion: Invest in yourself

By Ashley Shafer | Financial adviser, Morgan Stanley 

Statistics show that women lack confidence in their financial knowledge. When women don’t feel informed, they don’t act, and this can cost us greatly! With the new year …

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The Elbert Files: A school finance problem

Iowa school districts are in something of a pickle. The problem involves the way they pay for new facilities and repairs to old buildings, including the installation of modern security systems. 

Like anything that involves …

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Guest opinion: You should run

By Kristine Perkins | Public relations/student programs coordinator, Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women & Politics

During this last election, we saw many firsts for women in politics, both nationally and locally. Iowa elected its first female governor, …

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Guest opinion: Stay the course

By Daphne Christensen | Practice manager, Koch Facial Plastic Surgery & Spa

What happens to the vibe among your team when rumblings of performance appraisals begin? This morale-busting bummer of a way to end the year drove me …

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Elbert: A good caucus question

The federal debt is something we rarely consider, not even during elections, like last year’s. It’s a wonky topic that most politicians, let alone voters, do not understand. 

That’s unfortunate, because the government pays interest …

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Guest Opinion: Value in an hour of presence

By Susan Hatten | Senior manager, corporate community engagement, Holmes Murphy 

Whether you are a goal-oriented resolution-setter, have big plans to create a new filing system for your email inbox, or are simply looking forward to …

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Guest opinion: Every voice matters, so use yours

By Suzanne Heckenlaible | Vice president of public affairs, Delta Dental of Iowa
Executive director, Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation

My mom taught me many life lessons (my dad has too, but that is for another …