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ManchesterStory’s Nicole Gunderson shares her steps from investment banking to working with startups and venture capital
Like many students, Nicole Gunderson entered college not knowing what career she would land in.
“When I started at the University of Iowa … all I really knew was that I wanted to do ‘business.’ …
Read MoreThe Elbert Files: A recipe for disaster
My friend K.C. was admiring artist Richard Serra’s “Five Plate Pentagon” in the southeast corner of the John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park.
As I approached, he mumbled something about the Legislature needing to grow …
Read MoreWhat they’re checking out: Week of Mar. 8
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 MoreWhat they’re checking out: Week of Feb. 23
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 MoreHy-Vee’s Exemplar Care deal aims to increase access, drive down costs with direct care model
Hy-Vee Inc.’s merger with Exemplar Care medical clinics completed in January will be an entry point for the West Des Moines-based grocery store into subscription-based primary and urgent health care clinics.
For Hy-Vee, the agreement …
Read MoreForty Under 40 Class of 2024 announced
The Elbert Files: Revolving Iowa politics
What’s happened to Iowa?
I’ve been asked many versions of that question in recent months. Typically, but not exclusively, by Democrats who can’t understand how a middle-of-the-road state like Iowa could, almost overnight, become a …
Read MoreConstruction leaders say despite continued workforce challenges, future for industry is bright
The shortage of labor that was a problem before the Great Recession and was later exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic remains a challenge for the construction industry. But industry leaders say there are opportunities for …
Read MoreArt takes root
A Closer Look: Cameron Nicholson
Cameron Nicholson had a head start on his new position when he became president and CEO of the YMCA of Greater Des Moines on Dec. 4.
He had served as interim CEO since June 2023, …
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