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Ernst confirms she’s running in 2020, encourages more women to run

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Bring it on. That’s Sen. Joni Ernst’s way of welcoming anyone — Democrat or Republican — who wants to challenge her re-election in 2020. Ernst has quickly raised her profile among freshman …

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Jan. 15: ‘The Cutting Edge’ to Success

Host: Women of Worth
About: This monthly luncheon, which includes two sessions for networking, will include a presentation by Kimberly Baeth, entrepreneur and owner of Golden Openings Inc.
When: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: …

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Jan. 30: January Power Ladies Lunch

Host: Women Lead Change and F&M Bank
About: Join WLC and F&M Bank for 60 minutes of pure networking. Be prepared to swap stories, share contacts and learn about ways to share some of your …

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In Case You Missed It – Lift IOWA: 1-7-19

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Erica Cole, a senior at the University of Iowa, is proof of the old adage that necessity is the mother of invention. Des Moines Register 

Grand View University athletic director Troy Plummer announced last week …

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Elections director Williams retires

State Elections Director Dawn Williams plans to retire after 30 year in elections work in Iowa, effective at the end of today. Secretary of State Paul Paul gave Williams the National Association of Secretaries of …

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Gauss named Kent Nutrition president

Mike Gauss has been named president of Kent Nutrition Group. He replaces John Thorpe, who has been promoted to president and chief operating officer of parent company Kent Corp. Gauss joined the company in 2005 as …

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Zwagerman named director of Drake ag law center

Jennifer Zwagerman has been named director of the Drake Agricultural Law Center. Zwagerman, a 2004 graduate of Drake Law School, replaces Neil Hamilton, who had led the center since it was established in 1983. Zwagerman …

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Weber appointed CEO of UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Iowa

UnitedHealthcare has appointed Alissa Weber as chief executive officer of UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Iowa, effective Jan. 15. In that role, she will lead the UnitedHealthcare team that helps manage the IA Health Link program …

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2019 Book of Lists unveiled

The 2019 Book of Lists was revealed Thursday night at a party hosted by Iowa State University Ivy College of Business at Capital Square in Des Moines.

Published annually in January, the Business Record’s Book …

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Grassley now three heartbeats from presidency

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Sen. Chuck Grassley was sworn in Thursday as the U.S. Senate’s new president pro tempore, a position that puts the Iowa Republican third in the line of presidential succession, behind the vice president …