Why it matters: Civility leads to success

Byers Matters 2023

Editor’s note: In the “Why It Matters” column, which will appear in the Business Record once a month, Byers will provide commentary on topics affecting the region’s business community and give readers a behind-the-scenes look …

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The Elbert Files: Property tax cut?

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My friend K.C. was in the northeast corner of the John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park admiring artist Ugo Rondinone’s Moonrise sculptures, which are two oversized heads with ridiculous expressions. 

The pair are among a …

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On the Move: Week of May 19

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Ron Grundhauser
F&G
Promoted to national account vice president, annuity sales
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Nick Kollauf
F&G
Promoted to manager, business intelligence
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Justin Warnke
F&G
Promoted to senior internal wholesaler
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Ellie Riter
F&G
Promoted to …

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Iowa’s unemployment rate falls to 2.7%

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Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in April was 2.7%, a slight drop from March’s rate of 2.8%, Iowa Workforce Development reported today.

Overall, 46,800 Iowans were unemployed in April; in April 2022 there were 40,100 …

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Call for youth changemakers in Iowa

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The World Literacy Foundation is accepting applications for its summer 2023 Youth Ambassador Program. Seeking young advocates in Iowa, the program aims to address the issue of illiteracy, affecting an estimated 65% of children from …

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