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As more fall ill, Iowa lags many states in regulating vaping

Cedar Rapids Gazette: As the number of vaping-related illnesses continues to climb — 23 in Iowa as of Friday — state leaders are trying to determine what steps should be taken to address the issue. …

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Des Moines staff raise concerns about artwork proposed for parking garage

An architect’s rendering shows how tinted, translucent blades would be attached to the west facade of the parking garage under construction at Fifth Avenue and Walnut Street in downtown Des Moines. City staff have raised …

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Another Iowa business group reports weaker confidence

The Iowa Business Council’s third quarter survey found economic confidence has weakened among Iowa business leaders representing some of the largest employers in the state. 

That news comes a few days after a survey of the manufacturing-heavy Iowa Association of …

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Lift IOWA: Events to note in October

Oct. 3: Coffee & Conversation
Host: NAWBO Iowa
About: This month’s Coffee & Conversation will be held at the home of Chef Terrie Kohl, owner of Country Club Market. Come ready to network and share …

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Guest opinion: Adventures in mentoring

I’m almost embarrassed to admit that I paused before saying “yes” to serve as a mentor for BRAVO Greater Des Moines’ new Diversity In Arts Leadership (DIAL) program.

I didn’t pause because I questioned the …

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Guest opinion: What’s your secret sauce?

For “solopreneurs,” the cost to enter a business doesn’t have to be high, but the competition is fierce. When I left the tech field in 2015 to launch my real estate career, I knew there …

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NOTEBOOK: Habitat for Humanity Women C-Suite build highlights status of women

Growing up on an Iowa farm, I learned how to fix fences and do repairs, but no matter how hard I tried, I never developed much skill at construction. Nonetheless, a hardhat and a hammer …

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Bystrom to receive LAS Distinguished Service Award

Dianne Bystrom, pictured, former director of the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics at Iowa State University, will receive the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Distinguished Service Award on Oct. 25. This award is …

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Iowa ranks 24th in overall state of women-owned businesses

When it comes to women-owned businesses, Iowa is continuing to rise in the ranks, according to an annual report commissioned by American Express. The state ranked 24th overall nationwide with 90,193 businesses owned by women, …

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Fortune reveals Most Powerful Women in Business list

The 2019 list of the Most Powerful Women in Business comprises more CEOs, more promotions and more competition than ever, according to Fortune.com. This is the 22nd annual edition of the list, and it also includes 10 …