Archive for June 2018
Wind blade manufacturer fined for lapses in worker safety
Iowa wind blade manufacturer TPI Composites, based in Newton, will have to pay more than $150,000 in fines after Iowa’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration identified multiple safety hazards, including fire hazards, airborne contaminants and …
Read MoreStudent retention research garners award for IWD
Iowa Workforce Development’s Labor Market Information Division received an Applied Research Award from the Council for Community and Economic Research for its report on college student retention, “Retaining Iowa’s Talent: Post-Graduation Location & Employment Plans,” which was …
Read MoreGrinnell College names chief investment officer
Following a national search process, Grinnell College has named Jainen “J.T.” Thayer as its next chief investment officer. Thayer comes to Grinnell from the Oberlin College Investment Office in New York City, where he was chief investment …
Read MoreGuest Opinion: Leading into summer
By Tiffany O’Donnell | CEO, Iowa Women Lead Change
Growing up, we were often advised, “Athletes aren’t made during the school year, they’re made in the summer.” As parents raising two daughters who both play a variety …
Earlybird registration opens for IWLC Dubuque Conference
Registration is now open for the fourth annual Iowa Women Lead Change Dubuque Conference, scheduled to take place Oct. 16 at the Grand River Center in Dubuque. The event features a lineup of inspiring and …
Read MoreWant that raise you asked for? It helps to be a white man
People of color are far less likely than white men to get a raise after asking for one, according to a new study from PayScale. A Washington Post article noted that women of color were 19 percent …
Read MoreJune 12: PWN Scholarship Fundraiser
Host: Professional Women’s Network – Cedar Rapids
About: Take the night off from cooking while supporting the PWN Scholarship Foundation. The foundation is partnering up with Zio Johno’s in Marion to help support the foundation. …
June 27: Gretchen Carlson Leadership Initiative Community Workshop
Host: Iowa Women Lead Change
About: Are you ready to raise your voice and effect change on the issues that matter to you? This educational program aims to bring women’s civic leadership training to thousands …
In Case You Missed It – Lift IOWA: 6-11-18
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An art exhibition honoring the legacy of philanthropist Louise Rosenfield Noun (1908-2002) opened June 8 at the Des Moines Art Center. Noun was a feminist, civic activist and skilled collector of art. dsm magazine
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Read MoreLet’s celebrate the 80-plus women on Iowa’s November election ballots
In a recent gubernatorial debate, candidate John Norris offered this advice: “Put more women in charge.”
Voters didn’t nominate Norris in Tuesday’s primary, nor did they choose either of the women who raised their hands …
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