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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 …

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Guest Opinion: Answering the call

By Kristen Corey | Program planner, Iowa Commission on the Status of Women

I was recently on an extended working trip to Los Angeles and returned home on a late Sunday afternoon. After being up for …

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The Elbert Files: Insurance is key to NRA future

An interesting and potentially game-changing legal case is playing out in federal court in New York where Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s insurance and banking regulators are arrayed against the National Rifle Association.

Earlier this year, New …

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Guest Opinion: Consider exit, succession and retention at the same time

I’m often asked what I enjoy most about the work that I do. It’s all about helping business owners find clarity. I’ve been blessed over the years to work with clients who are great visionaries …

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Guest opinion: Creating margin in your life

By Brittany Heard | Financial planner, Foster Group

I am a hyper-efficient, Type-A, competitive achiever. As a working mom, I often feel stretched in many directions when I try to be the best possible employee, co-worker,…
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Guest opinion: Providing feedback to encourage the heart

By Ginny Wilson-Peters | President and owner, Integrity Integrated

Encourage the heart by giving people positive feedback. Great leaders take the time and commitment to encourage the heart of people, and yet many people and leaders struggle …