Archive for February 2018
Reading suggestions for getting through icy weather
Happy Presidents Day, all. There’s rain and likely freezing rain on the way, we’re told. To help you while away some precipitation-filled hours, here are a few items to check out (a Monday offering we’ve begun recently).…
Read MoreMonsanto loses bid to stop Arkansas ban on farm chemical
Reuters: An Arkansas judge has dismissed a Monsanto Co. lawsuit aiming to stop Arkansas from blocking the use of a controversial farm chemical the company makes, dealing a blow to its attempts to increase sales of …
Read MoreADM plans $196M expansion in Clinton
Quad-City Times: The Archer Daniels Midland grain processing plant in Clinton will undergo a $196 million modernization and expansion project to increase manufacturing capacity and help the century-old facility remain competitive. Chicago-based ADM is planning to …
Read MoreSet the Pace challenge returns to Grand Blue Mile event
The Healthiest State Initiative and officials from Grand Blue Mile are again partnering to encourage Iowa communities to “Set the Pace” in 2018. The Set the Pace challenge encourages Iowans to develop sustainable, healthy habits …
Read MoreTwo Iowa companies on top 125 training list
Two Iowa companies were among 125 organizations recognized for their training programs by Training magazine. Cedar Rapids-based electrical and automation distributor Van Meter Inc. and Workiva, a maker of reporting, compliance and data management software …
Read MoreDes Moines-based Pratum opens C.R. office
The Corridor Business Journal reports that Des Moines-based Pratum, a cybersecurity firm, has opened an office in Cedar Rapids. Pratum President and CEO Dave Nelson said the expansion is to help with likely changes in the fight …
Read MoreISU Ivy College of Business names Women in Business winners
The Debbie and Jerry Ivy College of Business at Iowa State University has selected three women as the winners of the inaugural Ivy Women in Business Awards.
The awards celebrate women in business and their …
Guest Opinion: The #MeToo movement and 3 ways to positively lead forward
By Julie Wulfekuhle | Senior strategy consultant, Wells Fargo
The #MeToo movement has given women a voice. A voice to share their personal stories about sexual harassment and assault; to stand up and say, “This is not OK anymore!” …
Guest Opinion: Marketing to women — where industries fall short
By Sasha Veenstra | Business development, Conference Event Management
As a previous guest opinion writer shared, 95 percent of women are financial decision makers, 84 percent of married women are either solely or jointly responsible for …
Hancock County Health System names Zwiefel CEO
Mason City Globe Gazette: Britt-based Hancock County Health System named Laura Zwiefel its CEO/administrator on Jan. 26. Zwiefel has been with HCHS for 28 years, the last 21 years as chief nursing officer and assistant administrator. …
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