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Study: Working long, odd hours affects women more than men

As work schedules and expectations increasingly become more flexible, those long or odd hours may have a more negative impact on a woman’s health than a man’s, according to a new study.

A study of …

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Guest opinion: ‘Keeper of the Flame’

By Katie Beary | Heartland regional marketing manager, Gallagher Benefit Service Inc.

I grew up bonding with my girlfriends over a variety of favorite songs like “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” and “Wannabe.” Fast-forward to my adult …

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Foundation scholarships available for nontraditional students

The Iowa Business and Professional Women Foundation is currently accepting applications for educational scholarships for the 2019-20 academic year. Through the foundation’s education program, five $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to nontraditional students who are…
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March 5: 2nd Annual Celebration of Women’s History

Host: NAWBO Iowa
About: NAWBO Iowa members are invited to this celebration of women’s history. As part of the celebration, the event will also call additional attention to current public policy. Registration is required but …

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March 8: Fem Moms Connection

Host: FemCity Des Moines
About: Not able to make it to FemCity Des Moines’ regular Coffee Connection? Join members for an unofficial Coffee Connection. This is a perfect opportunity to connect and chat with other Des …

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March 8: LEAP #1 – Meaningful Mentorship

About: The first event of the 2019 Leadership and Education Advancement Pipeline will focus on mentorship, and will feature speakers Susan Judkins and Sid Juwarker. The cost to attend is $35 for chamber members and …

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Iowa’s child care crisis will not fix itself

As with most other places in the United States, Iowa’s data about the well-being of women and girls presents two contradictory stories — while some women are thriving, even more face barriers to achievement and …

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Why girls beat boys at school and lose to them at the office

From elementary school through college, girls are more disciplined about their schoolwork than boys; they study harder and get better grades. Girls consistently outperform boys academically. And yet, men nonetheless hold a staggering 95 percent …

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On The Rise: 3-4-19

Amanda Larsen (pictured) Primary Health Care Promoted to clinic director of University Medical Clinic & Community Clinics Des Moines


Bailey Lose
Bankers Trust
Promoted to retail investment services officer
Des Moines

Angela Burgess-Erkel
BankersTrust
Promoted …

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March 9-10: Variety Telethon

Host: Variety Iowa
About: Each year, a lineup of local, national and international personalities perform to support the children of Iowa. Working alongside the telethon cast, thousands of volunteers and Very Interested Persons (VIPs) take …