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As we begin a new growing season, here are some random thoughts about the economy: some good, some not-so good and a bit of whimsy.
The good: A year ago, I was worried that falling …
BY CHRISTI HEGSTAD | President, MAP Professional Development Inc.
The other day, while scanning my Facebook feed, I started hearing it. Maybe you know what I’m talking about: that voice from the dark crevices …
I recently read Dave Price’s book, “Caucus Chaos,” about Iowa’s 2012 Republican presidential caucuses and was struck by a couple things.
One is how truly meaningless the Republican caucuses are. The other was how slow …
The Des Moines Area Community College Foundation has extended the deadline for the first round of the DMACC Foundation Entrepreneurship Competition to May 29. The competition is open to DMACC students and alumni who live in Iowa …
Back in January, my boss stopped over at my desk. He said, “Naura, I appreciate that your evenings are busy right now since you have …
You were right,” said my friend K.C. when I ran into him on a warm spring day at the John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park.
“I am?” I said, somewhat stunned. K.C. rarely gives me …
Every day, the professors and researchers at Iowa’s colleges and universities go to work on a series of projects and research efforts. Their work often gains high-praise within the educational community and …
As any new parent knows, children do not come with instruction manuals and navigating life as a new parent is especially difficult while simultaneously trying to …
In January, my company, Stella & Dot, was featured on the CBS reality show “Undercover Boss.” I had the great fortune to put on an Urbandale in-home trunk show that featured our CEO, Jessica Herrin, …
When “Disney’s The Lion King“ opens a three-week run in Des Moines next Tuesday, Jeff Chelesvig faces the task of selling 61,752 tickets, which is about 3,000 more than the number of people who live …
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