Posts by kmeyer
The Elbert Files: Two old men
It has become fashionable to denigrate old people, or at least old politicians.
Before Sen. Dianne Feinstein, a Democrat, died last fall at age 90, her apparent dementia had become a punchline for comedians and …
Read MorePutting theory into practice
Yen Verhoeven’s decision to pivot from working as a scientist to being a high school science teacher set her on the path to a future working to shift the focus of education from teaching content …
Read MoreThe Elbert Files: Caucus winners, losers
Like most historic events, it will take years, maybe decades, to truly appreciate what happened at this month’s Iowa Republican caucuses. But here are some takeaways from ground zero.
This year’s winners include:
Donald Trump,…Read MoreBoesen: Economic development a priority
For over three decades, Connie Boesen had a front-row seat to downtown Des Moines’ transformation as a vibrant Central Iowa retail hub to a business district void of people after 5 p.m.
Boesen, who in …
Read MoreBusiness groups focus on increasing Iowa’s workforce during 2024 session
When the 2024 legislative session opened this week, groups representing Iowa’s business community came to the table prepared to focus on issues that will continue to make Iowa more competitive and make the state a …
Read MoreLasting Legacy: Retirement 2023
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Read MoreWhat they’re checking out: Week of Jan. 5
As an ongoing feature, staff members at the Des Moines Public Library will recommend a business-related book to add to your reading list. Find this and more books like it at any of the Des …
Read MoreBPC’s 2023 News Changemakers talk about their goals, strategies for the future
It took Des Moines International Airport officials and the city’s business and civic leaders five years of campaigning and educating the public on what an expanded facility and new terminal could do for the region …
Read MoreTrend of online sales expected to pick up pace in 2024, reshaping business model and need for space
The trend of consumers buying online will only continue to grow, causing some retailers to consider shrinking their brick-and-mortar footprint as fewer customers shop in person.
That’s according to one Des Moines shop owner, who …
Read MoreThe Elbert Files: History-making leaders
People like Mary Sellers, Teresa Wahlert and the late Mo Dana are the reason I enjoy covering business.
All are, or were, exceptional chief executives who, in addition to having great ideas, were successful communicators …
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