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Why America’s boardrooms still cater to men

Bizwomen.com: A Business Journals analysis of some 3,000 publicly traded companies with at least $100 million in market capitalization found the absence of female directors particularly pronounced among two classes of companies: those with relatively …

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Feb. 6: ‘Human Doings vs. Human Beings – The Power of Choice to Stop the Chaos

Host: Iowa Center for Economic Success
About: Led by Kim Waltman, founder of fullCircle Creative + Coaching, learn what it means to sit in the front row of your life by living through the spirit …

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Feb. 15: Emotional Intelligence – What You Can Do to Improve Your EQ

Host: Professional Women’s Network
About: We’ve all heard people talk about emotional intelligence, but what is it? During this interactive session, Patti Seda will introduce the science and components of emotional intelligence and what you …

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April 24: Cyber Security With the FBI

Host: West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
About: Even with nationwide breaches like the one involving Equifax that affected 143 million Americans, the threat can feel far removed. But when someone hacked into Central Iowa …

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Iowa City-North Liberty passenger rail study chugs along

Cedar Rapids Gazette: A metropolitan planning group in Johnson County agreed this week to proceed with the third phase of feasibility studies of a passenger rail service connecting Iowa City and North Liberty. The last study …

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Woody’s Smoke Shack ends a 10-year-run; new owner expected

Des Moines Register: The owner of Woody’s Smoke Shack in Des Moines has closed the popular barbecue restaurant and is hoping to sell it soon. Steve “Woody” Wasson has been operating Woody’s Smoke Shack at 2511 …

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Leadership Institute nominations open

The Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute is seeking nominations for the Community Leadership Program Class of 2019. The program’s nine-month curriculum offers a view of the community from divergent vantage points, heightens awareness of current …

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EMC enters strategic partnership with stealthy insurtech startup

EMC Insurance Group Inc. today announced it has entered into a strategic partnership with DAIS Technology Inc., an insurtech startup that is launching a connected network designed to help insurance agents advance their digital capabilities. …

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A new name and location for historic Des Moines architectural and engineering firm

Brooks Borg Skiles Architecture Engineering LLP has changed its name to BBS Architects | Engineers and moved to a building the firm designed for EMC Insurance Cos. at 219 Eighth St. BBS is in Suite …

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WHO Radio owner misses $106 million interest payment

MarketWatch: IHeartCommunications Inc. said today that it is skipping a $106 million interest payment on bonds as it continues to work with creditors on a restructuring of its massive debt load. The company, which operates the …

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