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The Elbert Files: Tell-all Trump books

“Unhinged” by Omarosa Manigault Newman is in many ways the most interesting Trump insider book of 2018.

She dates the unwinding of Donald Trump’s presidency to his third month in office, when, she wrote, “His …

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Lift IOWA seeks new guest contributors for ’19

Do you have advice or experience to share with aspiring female leaders? Do you have valuable insight applicable to women’s leadership or business ownership? Do you simply have a unique story or perspective our readers …

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Guest opinion: How to fund your startup business

By Sharon Hotz | Business banking manager and vice president, Northwest Bank 

This is it: The time has arrived. You are ready to launch your business. You’ve taken your dream — your passion — and developed …

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The Elbert Files: A formula for success

The good news for Iowa lawmakers when they return to Des Moines in a couple of weeks is that state tax receipts are in better shape than they have been at any time in recent …

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Guest opinion: Seven purposeful actions for an exceptional new year

By Christi Hegstad | President, MAP Professional Development

For many leaders and business owners, the week or two leading up to the new year is rather quiet: Clients are on vacation, vendors have closed for the holidays, …

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Guest opinion: Reflecting on gratitude

By Michelle Book | President, Food Bank of Iowa

Earlier this month, I received a note from a young woman with whom I meet from time to time to share life’s experiences and lessons. She is taking …

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Elbert Files: Blowing up Iowa’s caucuses

“Chuck Grassley and Jeff Kaufmann are making a big mistake,” said a voice as I walked out of Auto Lab at 28th Street and Grand Avenue, where Tony had just put snow tires on my …

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Guest opinion: The necessity of reflection

By Ginny Wilson-Peters | Owner, Integrity Integrated

Reflection is when we take time for ourselves in a way that gives us information about who we truly are. By reflection, I’m talking about some daily practice that accomplishes …

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Elbert Files: A great escape from reality

Joe LeValley has written a compelling crime novel, “Burying the Lede,” about a small-town Iowa newspaper reporter named Tony Harrington, who works for the Town Crier in fictitious Orney, Iowa.

For many journalists the desire …

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Leading with values: Integrity

Submitted by Lead Like A Lady | Des Moines 

Board members from Lead Like a Lady, a women’s leadership group in Central Iowa, share advice in the third installment of a video series about how to …