A changing of the guard in Central Iowa

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A changing of the guard is underway in Central Iowa — and it’s happening at a record pace. 

Some in the business community may have detected the recent increase in retirements of long-time leaders and …

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Seeking sustainable transit

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A draft of a newly redesigned public transit system for the Des Moines metro that focuses on ridership is ready to go before the public and stakeholders with hopes of gaining final approval by early …

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Finding the right fit

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Two Rivers Marketing is settling into its new space at 430 E. Grand Ave., after relocating from its former space in a larger building a few blocks away at 106 E. Locust St. It’s a …

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On Leadership: Maybe hope really is a strategy

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“Hope is not a strategy.” In business school, we heard it endlessly. The phrase has been variously attributed to Vince Lombardi, Rudy Giuliani and countless military briefings where anyone daring to “hope” got sent back …

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On the Move Spotlight: David Siebert

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What initially sparked your interest in your current field or industry?
Like a lot of people, I ended up in insurance by accident — but what a happy accident! I was introduced to the industry …

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