Archive for March 2018
Lawrence appointed VP for ISU Extension and Outreach
After a nationwide search, Iowa State University officials have appointed John Lawrence as vice president of Iowa State’s extension and outreach programs. Lawrence was named interim vice president in March 2017 after the appointment of Cathann Kress …
Read MoreAlliant to close Clinton plant six years early
Alliant Energy plans to close M.L. Kapp Generating Station in Clinton six years early, the Quad-City Times reported. The company reported that the plant, which had been converted from coal to natural gas in 2015, will shut …
Read MoreLt. Gov. Gregg, legislators to join Capitol unveiling of virtual reality trailer
Nationwide commercial telematics director to be based in Des Moines
Nationwide is increasing its focus on telematics with the hiring of a commercial telematics director to develop its usage-based insurance program for fleets, Digital Insurance reported. The Ohio-based property-casualty insurer hired Pete Frey, who worked for American …
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Meet the 25 women who make up this year’s Forty Under 40 class
In February, we announced the 25 women included in the Business Record’s 2018 Forty Under 40 class. On March 16, we introduced you to them, giving you a glimpse at their accomplishments and contributions to …
Read MoreGuest Opinion: Are you really seeking a mentor?
By Jackie Norris | President and CEO, Goodwill of Central Iowa
There’s been a lot of conversation about mentorship lately, and I think it’s important to decide if you actually need a mentor.
Maybe instead you …
Read MoreGuest Opinion: 3 lessons I’ve learned from 3 years of entrepreneurship
By Nora Crosthwaite | Realtor, RE/MAX Concepts
“So, what do you do?”
For almost 20 years, my answer to this question was easy: “I run software implementation projects.” I started my career as a software tester and …
Read More50-50 in 2020 launches nonpartisan initiative to support organization
50-50 in 2020, a nonpartisan organization dedicated to getting more women elected to the Iowa Legislature, is offering supporters a new opportunity to contribute to its goal. Initiative leaders recently announced the creation of Friends …
Read MoreDowntown Iowa City is looking for a few good women
Corridor Business Journal: Downtown Iowa City is open for business and the Iowa City Downtown District (ICDD) is hoping to lure a growing market of female entrepreneurs to set up shop there. Women already own …
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