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Women of Influence

Blanca Plascencia

Blanca Plascencia: Iowa State University Ivy College of Business Woman Business Owner of the Year

 When Blanca Plascencia feels the need to speak up, she does it without a second thought.

She attended one of Cindy Axne’s campaign events during her last reelection run with the mission of asking her …

Jenna Kimberley

Jenna Kimberley: Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines Emerging Woman of Influence

Jenna Kimberley spent three months on the eastern border of Hungary after graduating from the University of Iowa.

While there, she worked as a teacher in a United Nations refugee camp in Debrecen, Hungary.

“I …

Julie Stewart

Julie Stewart: 2022 Women of Influence Honoree

Julie Stewart wants to give back to the community where she grew up.

Stewart grew up in Altoona and graduated from Southeast Polk High School. It’s that lifelong connection to her hometown and the region, …

Jessica Dunker

Jessica Dunker: 2022 Women of Influence Honoree

Jessica Dunker uses two words to describe herself: dream chaser.

But the Business Record Women of Influence class of 2022 member can be described with other words as well: Passionate. Determined. Relentless.

Those qualities were …

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Women of Influence

The Business Record’s Women of Influence awards celebrate the work of Central Iowa women who have made a difference. They’ve devoted their lives to doing things most wouldn’t and to making an impact. They’ve spent …

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2021 Women of Influence

On May 26 the Business Record announced the 2021 Women of Influence during a live broadcast on Facebook, and we celebrating with them at a limited-capacity hybrid event on Aug. 5 at the Des Moines …

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VIDEO: Rewatch the 2021 Women of Influence celebration

The Business Record’s Women of Influence awards celebrate the work of women who have made a difference. They’ve devoted their lives to doing things most wouldn’t. They’ve spent countless hours on various boards and they’ve blazed a trail either personally or professionally …

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2021 Iowa State University Ivy College of Business Woman Business Owner of the Year: Sonia Parras Konrad

The first thing you notice when you walk into the conference room at Sonia Parras Konrad’s law office is a large, colorful painting hanging on the wall. The painting depicts Lady Justice, a common symbol …

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2021 Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines Emerging Woman of Influence: Hannah Inman

When Hannah Inman drives west on Interstate 235 and passes the 73rd Street exit, she wants to see kids playing in Walnut Creek at Colby Park. When she walks through a parking lot, she wants …

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2021 Women of Influence Honoree: Tiffany Tauscheck

When Tiffany Tauscheck looks to take on a challenge, the lens she looks through is one of impact.

“I’m a big believer in our community and I’m very passionate about the work we get to …