Archive for July 2019
IEDA backs projects in DM, Winterset
The Iowa Economic Development Authority board last week approved aid for four projects that included operations in Winterset and Des Moines.
Helena plans $47M DM facility
Helena Agri-Enterprises LLC, formerly known as Helena Chemical Co., …
Report: Iowa women raise more political dollars than men
Iowa women are outpacing men in political fundraising, according to a new report by the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women in Politics. Of the top 25 fundraisers in Iowa’s 2018 Legislative races, 15 were …
Read MoreGuest opinion: Letting go so you can grow
By Michelle DeClerck | President, Conference Event Management
Three years ago, I wrote an article for Lift IOWA and tied it to the trending Disney song “Let it Go.” It was then I shared that …
Guest opinion: How to lead effectively while still being nice
By Dorene MacVey | Owner, ithrive31
As I have worked with leaders and organizations, I’ve learned there is a misperception that if leaders are nice it compromises their leadership abilities. On the contrary, I believe the …
Gomez named to lead ag accelerator
The Iowa AgriTech Accelerator has named former Corteva Agriscience research scientist Nadilia Gomez as executive director. Gomez, a plant scientist, has been involved in digital services for breeders, agronomists and farmers, and has served on …
Read MoreTill named program and development coordinator for WLC
Shelley Till has joined the Women Lead Change team as program and development coordinator, the organization recently announced. Till will work directly with the Dubuque and Corridor conferences, and the Ascent Leadership Program. She’ll also …
Read MoreJohnson named publisher of North Iowa newspapers
Quad-City Times: Davenport-based Lee Enterprises recently announced that Quad-City Times Advertising Director Janet Johnson was named publisher of the Globe-Gazette in Mason City, the Summit-Tribune in Forest City and Britt, and the Mitchell County Press …
Read MoreAug. 2: Coffee Connection
Host: FemCity Des Moines
About: Join others for the August FemCity Des Moines Coffee Connection hosted by Jodi Allan at the beautiful Revel Hotel in Urbandale.
When: 7:30-9 a.m.
Where: Revel Hotel, Urbandale
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Sept. 18: 2019 Equity for Women Award Reception
Host: 50-50 in 2020
About: Join us as we honor two award recipients, 50-50 in 2020 co-founders Jean Lloyd-Jones and Maggie Tinsman. Doors open at 5 p.m. Heavy hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar will …
In Case You Missed It – Lift IOWA: 7-22-19
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When it opened on April 1, 1996, Dulcinea became a downtown Iowa City fixture. Now, ownership of the boutique is changing hands. Clare Mummey will take over the business from owner Sandra Navalesi on …
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