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Hockensmith, McCoy to lead supervisors

The Polk County Board of Supervisors today elected Tom Hockensmith as chairman, and newly elected Matt McCoy as vice chairman. McCoy ousted longtime Supervisor John Mauro in the November election. Angela Connolly, who was chairwoman …

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Russell to lead Healthiest State board

The board of the Healthiest State Initiative has elected Jeff Russell as its new board president. Russell, president and CEO of Delta Dental of Iowa, joined the board in 2017 and was vice president last year. He …

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NOTEBOOK: In case you missed it…

A brief look back at news from the past week on BusinessRecord.com

Sammons delay; Ankeny jobs
The Iowa Economic Development Authority board granted tax incentives to two Ankeny projects that could generate 500 jobs, but …

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Iowa Women Lead Change aims for farther reach

Iowa Women Lead Change begins 2019 with a growing vision – as a result, its name will change to Women Lead Change.

The growth as an organization to move beyond the state’s borders came about …

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Linn County rings in year with fewer supervisors

The wrath of Linn County voters who voted in 2016 to eliminate two $100,000-plus supervisor positions will come into play this year for the first time, the Cedar Rapids Gazette reported. An election in November sent …

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STEM Council reports nearly $3 million in funding over last fiscal year

Nearly $3 million was invested in Iowa STEM Council projects in 2017-2018, the Governor’s STEM Advisory Council announced at the end of December. Support over the year included a $200,000 Department of Labor ApprenticeshipUSA grant …

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United Way seeks nominations for Live United Awards

United Way of Central Iowa is accepting nominations for its annual Live United Awards, recognizing organizations or individuals who give, advocate and volunteer to further the community’s Goals for 2020 in education, income and health. …

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Lift IOWA seeks new guest contributors for ’19

Do you have advice or experience to share with aspiring female leaders? Do you have valuable insight applicable to women’s leadership or business ownership? Do you simply have a unique story or perspective our readers …

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Lift IOWA: Events to note in January

Jan. 3: ‘Molly’s Game’ Movie Night
Host: Iowa Women Lead Change
About: In preparation for Molly Bloom’s attendance at IWLC’s Quad Cities Conference, join IWLC for a screening of the movie adaptation of her book, “Molly’s …

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Guest opinion: It’s OK to be selfish

By Kelly Eagle | Account manager, Shift Interactive

Being called selfish often comes with a negative connotation, but being selfish with your own time is not a negative — and don’t let others tell you it is. …