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Guest opinion: The power of an ask

By Blair Ryan | Co-founder, Standard Manner

Not asking guarantees the answer will be “no.” If you don’t ask for a charitable contribution for a nonprofit you support, you won’t get it. If you don’t ask …

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Guest opinion: Lean in financially

By Ashley Shafer | Financial adviser, Morgan Stanley Global Wealth Management 

A recent call with a client left me heartbroken. She had just lost her husband, and in the midst of her grief, was trying to …

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Guest opinion: New year, new crayons

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

This time of year tends to bring about fivea host of emotions, as we transition from the twinkling hours of our bustling summer season and look…
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Immigrant entrepreneur realizes American dream through restaurant success

Submitted by Jayne Armstrong | Director, U.S. Small Business Administration – Iowa District

Generations of immigrants come to America in pursuit of a better life and the dream of small business ownership. Blanca Plascencia, owner of El …

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Leading with values: Personal and professional growth

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 second installment of a video series about how to …

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Guest opinion: Working together to uplift women

By Michelle Book | President, Food Bank of Iowa

As a woman, and one who was a single mother for a number of years, I am acutely aware of the challenges faced by many young women today …

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The Elbert Files: Tax win for D.M., W.D.M.

State Rep. Peter Cownie of West Des Moines is responsible for one of the nicer surprises to emerge from this year’s extensive rewrite of Iowa tax laws.

In early May at the end of this …

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Guest opinion: Quit the hustle game and get into alignment

By Emily Steele | Co-owner, Brand Launch

As I was transitioning out of my full-time job into the entrepreneurial world, I was listening to as many podcasts and Audible books as possible. My brain was …

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The Elbert Files: Why Trump needs Russia

I was leaning against the wrought-iron fence at P.E.O. International’s Headquarters on Grand Avenue, admiring the new circular steel sculpture by the University of Northern Iowa’s Tom Stancliffe when a familiar voice spoke. 

“It’s not …

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Guest Opinion: Reinventing yourself without losing your mind (Part Two)

By DIane Ramsey | Co-founder, Iowa Women Lead Change

This is Part Two in a two-part series about reinventing yourself after retirement. Read Part One here.

Every day more than 10,000 baby boomers leave the ranks of the full-time …