Opinion

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Guest Opinion: Amassing resources to boost female entrepreneurship

BY DIANE RAMSEY | CEO, Iowa Women Lead Change   Last week, a young woman approached me at a networking event. “I really want to start my own business,” she told me. “I have a…
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GUEST OPINION: Caucus politics not for everyone—and that’s OK

To the vast majority of Iowans who won’t be attending the caucuses and have successfully tuned out most of the chaos that will only end on February 2, you play an important role. And you …

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The Elbert Files: Iowa caucuses: Turnout is key

After next week’s Iowa caucuses, we can turn our attention to more important matters, like whether the Iowa State and Iowa basketball teams might face each other in this year’s NCAA Tournament.

Until then, here …

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Guest Opinion: Defending the line

BY RENA STRIEGEL | Managing partner, Zenzic
Have you ever felt you could get a lot more done if your clients didn’t take up so much of your time?

It’s crazy when you think about…
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The Elbert Files: The 2016 economic landscape

The good news for investors as we enter a new year is that last year’s overall economic performance could have been worse. The bad news, of course, is that 2015 was worse than any year …

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Guest Opinion: Risk mitigation in an increasingly volatile world

Global events over the past few months, from the attacks in Paris and San Bernardino to the continued decline in global commodity prices, bring back to the forefront the need for businesses to recognize that …

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Guest Opinion: The importance of follow-through

BY BRIANNE SANCHEZ | Community relations manager, Des Moines University
It was New Year’s weekend, and my social media feed was full of lovely, bright, motivational mantras. But one in particular irked me: a declaration…
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The Elbert Files: Understanding Terry Branstad

Mike Chapman’s authorized biography of Terry Branstad includes significant insights into the Republican governor’s conservative philosophy and remarkable durability.

“Iowa’s Record Setting Governor: The Terry Branstad Story” traces Branstad’s conservative roots to his junior year …

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Guest Opinion: Iowa’s 21st-century workforce: A formula for success

BY BARRY BUTLER Executive vice president and provost, University of Iowa

BY GEORGINA DODGE Chief diversity officer and associate vice president, University of Iowa

The demographics of Iowa, along with those of the country and …

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Guest Opinion: Mentoring is a gift worth giving

BY JANA RIEKER | Public relations and communications director, Trilix   If you’ve ever made the statement “This wouldn’t have been possible without the help of …,” then you have been blessed with a mentor.…