How social media became a pink-collar job

Companies hiring for technical positions often slip language into their job postings that appeals to men. They say they’re looking for “ninjas,” who seek to “obliterate competition,” and are capable of “dominating.” By now, these …

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On The Rise: 6-4-18

Denise Day (pictured)
Urbandale Chamber of Commerce
Hired as vice president
Urbandale

Melissa Shivers
University of Iowa
Joined the United Way of Johnson & Washington Counties board 
of directors
Iowa City

Casey Peck
Cooperative Technology …

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Mercy College lands $1.79M federal grant

Mercy College of Health Sciences will receive a $1.79 million federal grant over four years to help pay for the new  the Community Advocacy Registered Nurse Education (CARE) project at Mercy College. The CARE project …

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