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Women make history in 2018 election

Women on ballots throughout the United States made history in last Tuesday’s midterm election as they shattered records and accomplished firsts in numerous states, including Iowa.

More than 100 women were on the Iowa ballot in the 2018 midterms, …

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Geena Davis on the effect of pop culture on our biases

Speaking to a crowd of hundreds at the Iowa Women Lead Change Central Iowa Conference in Des Moines last week, Oscar-winning actor Geena Davis reinforced the statistic that at our current rate of progress, it …

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Guest opinion: Why do we compete for position?

By Brianne Fitzgerald | Executive director, B Greater Consulting

I was listening to a podcast recently in which a woman had been through a low point in her life and had come to the realization that many …

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KCCI names Smith news director

Allison Smith, pictured, of WLWT in Cincinnati, a Drake University graduate, has been named KCCI’s fourth news director. In December, Smith will replace Dave Busiek, who will retire after 29 years as news director and …

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Women ‘Catalysts’ recognized on Dec. 4

The Technology Association of Iowa will celebrate women who inspire change, forge new paths, and ignite technology innovation in the state of Iowa, on Dec. 4 at Catalysts Live from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at …

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Nov. 16: LEAP #9 – Leadership

Host: Downtown Des Moines Chamber
About: The ninth event of the 2018 Leadership and Education Advancement Pipeline will focus on leadership, and will feature speaker Sarah Noll Wilson. Cost to attend is $30 for chamber …

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On The Rise: 11-12-18

Becky Fluegge (pictured)
NCMIC Group Inc.
Hired as vice president, credit underwriting manager
Clive

Maia Bonner
Lifespace Communities Inc.
Hired as vice president of sales 
West Des Moines 

Alison Urbina
BankIowa
Promoted to president and CEO…

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Nov. 21-25: Festival of Trees & Lights

Host: Blank Children’s Hospital
About: Festival of Trees & Lights is a five-day public event that is the main fundraiser for Blank Children’s Hospital. The event features beautifully decorated trees, entertainment, children’s activities, food, shopping …

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Professor donates $500,000 to struggling Iowa Wesleyan University

Iowa Public Radio: A professor and alumna of Iowa Wesleyan University is donating half a million dollars to help keep the school open. The gift comes a little over a week after school leaders announced they’re …

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Prairie Farms pays $100,000 for violating air quality limits

A northeast Iowa cheesemaker has paid a $100,000 penalty and agreed to install $1.4 million in pollution-control measures after violating air quality limits for 12 years, according to the Iowa attorney general’s office. Prairie Farms …