Archive for July 2016
On The Rise: 7-25-16
On The Rise: 7-25-16
Opinion: Things we learn preparing for our own deaths
BY KATHLEEN RIESSEN | Partner, Measured Intentions
Thinking of your own death can be morbid and scary. Most of us can’t even bear to write a will, let alone write an obituary for ourselves. …
Read MoreLift IOWA readers no strangers to queen bee syndrome
A majority of readers who responded to a survey in a recent edition of Lift IOWA say they have witnessed “queen bee” behavior, or women who refused to help other women in their careers.
We …
Read More5,000 acres of land opened for development by new Microsoft data center
Sept. 12: Fearless Fundraising: A Partnership Between Board and Staff
Norwalk hires new city manager
Luke Nelson has been hired as Norwalk city manager, replacing Marketa George Oliver, who resigned in March. Nelson was city administrator in Boone. Nelson has a bachelor’s degree in community and regional planning from Iowa …
Read MoreIowa unemployment rate nudged up in June
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased slightly to 4 percent in June from 3.9 percent in May, according to Iowa Workforce Development. The state’s jobless rate was 3.6 percent a year ago. The U.S. unemployment …
Read MoreTutorials help business owners gain access to advice, money
The U.S. Small Business Administration has released online tutorials to help business owners navigate its innovation research program. The mobile-compatible site is designed to help rural business owners, in particular, learn about the program through a combination …
Read MoreHolmes Murphy move to Waukee will get nearly $1M in state incentives
The Iowa Economic Development Authority board has awarded investment tax credits and refunds on taxes paid during construction of Holmes Murphy & Associates’ planned office park in Waukee’s Kettlestone development area. Holmes Murphy will move …
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