Archive for June 2019
ISU genetics professor named Pew Scholar
Geetu Tuteja, an assistant professor in Iowa State University’s Department of Genetics, Development and Cell Biology, has been selected to join the Pew Scholars Program in the Biomedical Sciences. She is the first Iowa State researcher …
Read MoreDeadline approaching for FEMA disaster funding
The deadline to apply for assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for flooding in Iowa between March 12 and 16 is two weeks away, reports Radio Iowa. Residents from Woodbury, Monona, Harrison, Pottawattamie, Shelby, Fremont …
Read MoreYoung Women’s Resource Center Celebrity Servers Night to be at Malo, Centro
The Young Women’s Resource Center (YWRC) and Orchestrate Hospitality will hold the 10th annual Celebrity Servers Night at remodeled downtown restaurant Malo and at Centro on Oct. 7, the YWRC announced. Seating times are available …
Read MoreKemin Industries sets next 20-year goal to reach majority of the world’s population
Kemin Industries, a Des Moines-based ingredient manufacturer, says it has reached more than half of the world’s population through its products since 1998. Now the company has set sights on reaching 80% of the worldwide …
Read MoreGuest opinion: The impact of one habit
By Daphne Christensen | Brand strategist, Entrepreneurial Technologies
I recently did a great big one-eighty — with my career and my closet. I’m defining a one-eighty as simply making a big change in one’s position, opinion, lifestyle, etc.…
Guest opinion: YPs, own your personal brand
By Susan Elder | HR generalist, Strategic America
Advancing yourself as a young professional is difficult whether you’re just launching your career or seeking a promotion. Even with a great resume — including leadership positions and …
Guest opinion: Priorities — Check, one, two
By Blair Ryan | Co-founder, Standard Manner
“Nothing in this life is ever guaranteed” is something we have all heard and would like to think doesn’t apply to us. No matter how firm, confident or healthy …
New executive director named at Quad Cities Cultural Trust
Quad-City Times: The Quad Cities Cultural Trust named Jen Dobrunz its new executive director, replacing Jacki O’Donnell, who had held that position for the past five years. O’Donnell announced her retirement to the board in …
Read MoreJune 26: Power Ladies Lunch
Host: Women Lead Change
About: Join Women Lead Change and sponsor F&M Bank for 60 minutes of pure networking. Be prepared to swap stories, share contacts and learn about a cool way to share some …
In Case You Missed It – Lift IOWA: 6-17-19
Two-plus years after agreeing to temporarily fill the University of Iowa provost void Barry Butler left by assuming the presidency at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Sue Curry is moving on — although she’s not moving far. Cedar …