Archive for March 2018
Catch up from spring break with these stories
Many Greater Des Moines students had last week off from class and, as a result, a lot of parents/workers had spring break off as well.
If you missed Iowa news and business news, here’s a …
Community leader Johnny Danos dies
Johnny Danos, whose contributions to the community included what he considered his best work — as president of the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines — died Sunday. He was 78.
“It’s with great sadness …
Read More13 chambers partner to host Central Iowa mentoring event
Central Iowa women interested in finding a mentor or exploring the possibility of mentorship will have an opportunity next month when 13 area chambers of commerce convene to host simultaneous events with one common purpose.…
Read MoreGuest Opinion: Embrace your evolution
By Sarah Noll Wilson | Leadership coach
As I participated in a Q&A for the University of Northern Iowa’s Women in Business group a few years ago, a young woman who was just a few months …
Guest Opinion: Think before you how
By Kelly Eagle | Account manager, Shift Interactive
I recently attended a leadership conference, and one of the speakers, in a flurry of words and ideas, tossed in this nugget: Creativity dies at the word “how.” …
Guest Opinion: Think before you how
By Kelly Eagle | Account manager, Shift Interactive
I recently attended a leadership conference, and one of the speakers, in a flurry of words and ideas, tossed in this nugget: Creativity dies at the word “how.” …
Athena honorees, Male Champions of Change announced
Ten Quad City community leaders recently were named 2018 Athena and Male Champion of Change Award honorees by Iowa Women Lead Change — the Women’s Connection.
The Athena Awards are presented by the Connection and …
Read MoreCampaign training program to receive ISU CYtation award
Ready to Run, a program designed to train women to campaign for elected or appointed political office, will be recognized with Iowa State University’s 2017 Professional and Scientific Council Team CYtation Award. The award — …
Read MoreWomen CEOs still outnumber men in nonprofit industry
Marketwatch: There are still relatively few women who are CEOs of companies in almost all industries — with one major exception. Women CEOs are leading the way in the nonprofit world and, in some areas, …
Read MoreMarch 21: Finding Your Work-Life Balance
Host: Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance
About: Is your work and personal life out of balance? Are you feeling stressed? Reclaim control by setting boundaries between work and home life. Work-life balance is difficult and takes …