Archive for August 2016
MidAmerican’s Wind XI expansion approved, return rate set at 11 percent
The Iowa Utilities Board on Friday approved MidAmerican Energy Co.’s $3.6 billion Wind XI project, which will add up to 2,000 megawatts of wind power. The board said the project will help the utility cut its …
Read MoreFareway CEO Cramer named grocery Retailer of the Year
Fareway CEO Reynolds W. Cramer has been named the 2016 Retailer of the Year by the Iowa Grocery Industry Association. It is the association’s top honor. Cramer began working for Fareway at age 16 and …
Read MoreReport: Medicaid managers’ spending on Iowans varies greatly
Des Moines Register: The three private companies managing Iowa’s Medicaid program are spending significantly different amounts on care for the hundreds of thousands of poor or disabled people they cover, a new report suggests. The report, released …
Read MoreSept. 13: Art Over Wine Fundraiser
Sept. 13: Art Over Wine Fundraiser
Study: Millions of top students under-challenged
Guest Opinion: Leadership lessons from a toddler
On The Rise: 8-29-16
SPEAK UP: To the managers of women
Dear manager: We need to talk about her. You probably know who. She works for you, and despite this woman’s outstanding contributions, you haven’t promoted her or given her a raise. It’s not fair, and…Read More
SPEAK UP: Open yourself to mentors
Reflecting back on her career, Maureen Kler Osako, founding member and owner of Informatics Inc. in Cedar Rapids, writes for Iowa Women Lead Change that she would not be where she is today without all the great mentoring …
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