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Harkin Institute celebrates groundbreaking for new Drake campus facility

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When the new home of the Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Citizen Engagement opens next year on the Drake University campus, it will provide not only more space for …

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Report: More moms contributing to family income, but public policy still lagging

While most mothers today make major contributions to their household budgets, our workplace culture and public policy landscape have yet to catch up to this reality, according to a new analysis of data released by …

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Guest opinion: Consider a new seat at the table

By Jayme Fry | Vice president, business banking relationship manager, Bankers Trust

We know women need more seats at the table in a lot of ways: in the C-Suite, on corporate boards, in politics, in entertainment …

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Guest opinion: Child care breakdowns more than a family issue

By Kristen Corey | Program planner, Iowa Office on the Status of Women

I woke up recently on a lovely Friday morning thinking what a nice day it was going to be. By 7:10, my daughter and …

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Guest opinion: Diverse experiences drive questions and problem-solving

By Christen Bain | Marketing coordinator, Des Moines

How do you approach the big problems in your professional life?

Almost 15 years ago, I moved to France to study at Université de Nantes. The students went on …

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May 20: Stellar Women Achieving Greatness

Host: U.S. Small Business Administration
About: SWAG offers women who are in business, or who are thinking about starting a business, the opportunity to meet, connect with and provide mutual support to each other. The …

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June 7: First Friday with Ying Sa

Host: Iowa Center for Economic Success
About: Each First Friday, attendees will hear the stories of savvy, successful business owners and entrepreneurs. In a laid-back environment, catch words of wisdom from women and men who …

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June 12: WLN Annual Connect Experience

Host: Dubuque Women’s Leadership Network
About: Combining the group’s two signature events, the Annual Conference and Golf Outing, this event will be one day of connecting. Attendees can choose to participate the entire day, pr …

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In Case You Missed It – Lift IOWA: 5-20-19

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Brunow Construction,a  woman-owned company based in Council Bluffs, was named “Small Business of the Day” by the office of U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst and the Senate Committee on Small Business Entrepreneurship on May 9. Council …

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Grinnell Mutual adds two senior leadership positions


Grinnell Mutual, the largest primary reinsurer of farm mutual companies in North America, announced it has added two positions to its senior leadership team. Andrea Brunk has been named vice president of Strategic Experience. The …