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Chairman of group that owns Iowa auto dealerships dies

The chairman of the auto group that owns and operates dealerships in Central Iowa died Sunday of the coronavirus, according to the Salt Lake Tribune. Robert H. Garff, 77, was chairman of the Ken Garff Automotive Group, …

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Opinion: The coronavirus: Will women fare worse than men?

Like most Americans working remotely during the pandemic, I’ve been comparing notes with colleagues and friends on how we’re keeping everything together. Particularly, there is a theme to the conversation. After discussing how hard it …

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Guest opinion: Don’t stop asking questions, even when people are looking to you for answers

By Wendy Current | Vice president, training and development officer at Ames National Corp.

When I submitted my proposal for this article several months ago, I planned to write about the importance of seeking “diversity of thought” …

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Guest opinion: 5 ways to be intentional during career transitions

By Dorene MacVey | Founder, iThrive31
As a coach, I spend a lot of time working with individuals who are going through career transitions – desiring something different but not knowing what that looks like. This can be difficult…
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Lift IOWA – Women In The News: 3-30-20

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Hoping to keep her business afloat while lifting spirits through the COVID-19 pandemic, the owner of Cedar Rapids-based beauty company Pretty Lane has launched  the “It’s Pretty To Be Kind” campaign designed to put a smile …

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Taking a stand on social issues is risky. The world’s largest advertiser did it anyway.

CNN Business: As the world’s largest advertiser, Procter & Gamble is skilled at convincing consumers to buy everyday products like Tide laundry detergent, Pampers diapers and Charmin toilet paper. But in recent years, the company has …

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On The Rise: 3-30-20

Tana Krumm (pictured)
LenderClose
Hired as vice president of marketing
Des Moines

Laura Peterson
Promoted to senior associate
Invision
Des Moines

Jeannie Forker
Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools
Hired as director of finance
Sioux City

SUBMIT AN …

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Utilities Board allows Dakota Access Pipeline to double oil flow in Iowa

The Iowa Utilities Board issued an order today in Docket No. HLP-2014-0001 granting an amendment to Dakota Access LLC for its hazardous liquid pipeline permit. The order allows the pipeline company to proceed with improvements …

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Iowa’s February unemployment rate remains at 2.8%

Iowa’s unemployment rate remained unchanged at 2.8% in February but will likely more than double by April if newly filed claims continue to climb.

In February, 49,300 Iowans received unemployment benefits, according to data released …

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Iowa financial institutions on front lines of federal emergency lending provisions

Iowa’s financial institutions are about to be extremely busy lending desperately needed relief money to businesses across the state, as Congress nears passage of the $2.2 trillion CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security) Act. …