Archive for November 2017
Drake, diabetes association to host Dec. 2 community event
Drake University and the American Diabetes Association of Central Iowa will host a free community event on Dec. 2 to raise awareness of diabetes, a disease that affects nearly 10 percent of the U.S. population. …
Read MoreJohnston wants public comments on planned town center
The city of Johnston is asking for public comment on a mixed-use redevelopment area that includes City Hall and has been under consultants’ microscopes for the last year. The plan focuses on roughly 30 acres …
Read MoreMeredith to acquire Time Inc. in $2.8 billion deal
Des Moines-based Meredith Corp. announced Sunday that it has entered into a binding agreement to acquire all the outstanding shares of Time Inc., in an all-cash deal valued at $2.8 billion.
“We are creating a …
Does Your Business Continuity Plan Include IoT?
BY DENNY FISHER, Chief strategist, ACS
The potential for your network system to fail continues to increase as our world becomes more interconnected.
A service interruption could trigger enormous costs and go far beyond technology …
Read More2018 conferences to engage men in leadership conversations
While Iowa Women Lead Change vocalized its intent at this year’s Central Iowa Conference to use 2018 as a platform to bring more men into the women’s leadership conversation, the theme for the organization’s five …
Read MoreGuest Opinion: Silencing your saboteur
By Jenna Knox | Director of strategic partnerships and development, Planned Parenthood of the Heartland
Comfortable Connie.
She likes to play it safe. Only raising her hand for the projects she knows she can manage.
Frequently …
Read MoreGuest Opinion: Meaningful action helps refocus efforts
By Mandi McReynolds | Global community relations manager, Principal Financial Group Inc.
One of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves is the decision to declutter our lives and focus our efforts on meaningful action. When we make …
Women Impacting ISU calendar honorees announced
Women whose leadership has made a difference at Iowa State University will be honored by the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics on the 12th annual Women Impacting ISU calendar, the center announced …
Read MoreMary Kramer appointed to lead Senate workplace reform
Mary Kramer, a former United States ambassador and state senator, has been appointed to serve as adviser to the Iowa Senate in an effort to improve workplace culture within the legislative body. According to Senate …
Read MoreMarketing & Communication Strategies founder shifting to part-time role, Epiphany to succeed MCS
Corridor Business Journal: Cedar Rapids-based Marketing & Communication Strategies Inc. has announced that founder Nancy Garberson will transition to a new role in 2018 after 30 years leading the local marketing firm. Epiphany, a new organization …
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