Archive for August 2016
Iowa women’s commission receives national achievement award
The Iowa Commission on the Status of Women was honored with a 2016 Achievement Award from the National Association of Commissions for Women last month. The commission was recognized for collaborating with the American Association…Read More
Sexism, the Olympics, and ‘swimming like a man’
Guest Opinion: Mindfulness over multitasking
BY LORI CHESSER | Partner and department chair, Davis Brown Law Firm
At times, do you feel you’re responsible for making the world spin on its axis? That report is due next week and…Read More
At times, do you feel you’re responsible for making the world spin on its axis? That report is due next week and…Read More
Take a closer look at Melissa Burdick
On The Rise: 8-15-16
Carrie Mueller
Hired as the Heart Walk director at the American Heart Association Central Iowa.
West Des Moines
Katherine Toraason Hired as the Go Red For Women director at the American Heart Association Central Iowa.…Read More
Katherine Toraason Hired as the Go Red For Women director at the American Heart Association Central Iowa.…Read More
On The Rise: 8-15-16
Carrie Mueller
Hired as the Heart Walk director at the American Heart Association Central Iowa.
West Des Moines
Katherine Toraason Hired as the Go Red For Women director at the American Heart Association Central Iowa.…Read More
Katherine Toraason Hired as the Go Red For Women director at the American Heart Association Central Iowa.…Read More
Aug. 20: 2016 Iowa Women’s Hall of Fame Ceremony and Reception
Host: Friends of the Iowa Commission on the Status of Women
About: Celebrate the induction of four women into the Iowa Women’s Hall of Fame.
When: 9:30 a.m.
Where: State Historical Building, 600 E. Locust…Read More
Guest Opinion: Mindfulness over multitasking
BY LORI CHESSER | Partner and department chair, Davis Brown Law Firm
At times, do you feel you’re responsible for making the world spin on its axis? That report is due next week and…Read More
At times, do you feel you’re responsible for making the world spin on its axis? That report is due next week and…Read More
Branstad: ‘Agriculture is going through challenging times again’
Cedar Rapids Gazette: Gov. Terry Branstad and top legislative leaders expressed concern over new challenges facing rural communities and worries that commodity prices are lagging below the cost of production even as farmers are preparing for …
Read MoreAug. 29: SBA/AARP Encore Entrepreneurship
Host: U.S. Small Business Administration and AARP
About: The U.S. Small Business Administration and AARP will host two free franchising workshops in West Des Moines and Urbandale for prospective small-business owners.The workshops will focus on the ins…Read More