Rocketing toward innovation

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When he’s not thinking about debunking myths, Anthony Paustian could be pondering storm chasing, outer space, building confidence, neuroscience or advances in digital music.

It’s not that Paustian endures a scatterbrained existence at the West …

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A Closer Look: Richard Leopold

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One of Iowa’s most prominent environmentalists, Richard Leopold, has run the Polk County Conservation Board for a year and a half. That is the conservation arm of county government. Leopold — call him Rich — …

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A new ‘S.O.B.’

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In early summer, Ronald Hansen took a phone call from John Sorensen, head of the Iowa Bankers Association.

“We need to talk about this S.O.B. position,” Sorensen said. Neither man is known for profanity, not …

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Looking to grow as a leader?

Business leaders who have reached higher levels within their organization often have no objective sounding board to turn to for guidance on their continued professional and personal growth. And small business owners and entrepreneurs can …

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Business Record 1-8-16

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A new ‘S.O.B.’
Gov. Branstad recently named Ronald Hansen the Iowa superintendent of banking

Focus: Banking, Finance & Insurance

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Take the sting out of finding a place to keep bees

The Iowa Honey Producers Association has launched www.BeeLaws.org, which gives information in various cities’ laws on beekeeping. The site also gives contact information for cities’ staff members. “The number of beekeepers in Iowa has increased roughly …

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