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Lift IOWA: Events to note this month

Nov. 1-2: The Way Up Conference 
About: Designed to help women in higher education institutions continue to develop their leadership and administrative skills and expertise, The Way Up Conference offers presenters, networking opportunities and more. …

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Guest opinion: Three practical (and fun) ways to practice gratitude

By Dorene MacVey | Owner, ithrive31

We hear it every day: It is important to live gratefully. This concept is backed by multiple studies linking gratitude to physical, emotional and social well-being. Research shows that people who …

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FemCity Des Moines selects finalists for funding event

FemCity Des Moines announced last week the three finalists who will participate in the group’s inaugural community funding event, scheduled to take place next month in West Des Moines.

McKenna Haase, Talis Strub and Christina …

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Child care costs just hit a new high

MarketWatch: Child care costs are on the rise. Parents across the country spent $9,000 to $9,600 annually for one child’s day care last year, up roughly 7.5 percent on the year, according to a report …

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In Case You Missed It – Lift IOWA: 10-29-18

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When a client of hers told cosmetologist Kara Kressley she should check out a vacant downtown Waterloo location for a hair salon of her own, Kressley was dubious. But on a whim, she decided …

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On The Rise: 10-29-18

Kelly Visser (pictured)
Iowa Soybean Association
Named consumer engagement manager
Ankeny

Jaclyn Hayek
ISG Architecture + Engineering

Hired as a market strategist leader
Des Moines

Crystal Olig
Lessing-Flynn
Hired as digital and media channels director
Des …

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Nov. 6-7: IWLC Central Iowa Leadership Conference

Host: Iowa Women Lead Change
About: Iowa Women Lead Change is dedicated to the development, advancement and promotion of women, their organizations and to improving the greater Iowa economy. Join IWLC for the Central Iowa …

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Deere donates $75,000 to National FFA

To commemorate 75 years of partnership with the National FFA Organization, John Deere announced it has made a $75,000 contribution to the FFA Living to Serve Platform. The money is in addition to the wide range of …

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ABC of Iowa expands apprenticeship training center in Grimes

After six months of construction, Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Iowa opened a new expansion of the Grimes apprenticeship training center this week, doubling square footage from 8,000 to 16,000 in the facility. First …

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Forbes ranks Des Moines No. 7 for business, careers

Forbes’ newest list of “The Best Places for Business and Careers” ranks Des Moines seventh among U.S. metro areas, just ahead of Austin, Texas. Des Moines ranked 21st in cost of doing business, 49th in education and …