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Board says $2.3 million loss on newbo evolve could have been avoided

The former chief executive of GO Cedar Rapids refused to cut expenses as the budget for the newbo evolve festival continued to grow to a $2.3 million loss, including the last-minute signing of a rock …

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Lift IOWA: Events to note this September

Sept. 7: Coffee Connection
Host: FemCity Des Moines
About: Join FemCity Des Moines business and community members for a chance to meet like-minded, positive women in business. Grow your network, meet remarkable women, and get …

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Guest Opinion: Reinventing yourself without losing your mind (Part Two)

By DIane Ramsey | Co-founder, Iowa Women Lead Change

This is Part Two in a two-part series about reinventing yourself after retirement. Read Part One here.

Every day more than 10,000 baby boomers leave the ranks of the full-time …

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Guest Opinion: Answering the call

By Kristen Corey | Program planner, Iowa Commission on the Status of Women

I was recently on an extended working trip to Los Angeles and returned home on a late Sunday afternoon. After being up for …

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More women running for political office may hurt chances for down-ballot candidates

Iowa State University News Service: Gender stereotypes and biases still influence voters, especially in elections with more than one woman on the ballot, according tonew research from Iowa State University. Tessa Ditonto, lead author, and Dave Andersen, both assistant professors …

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In Case You Missed It – Lift IOWA: 8-27-18

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Dianne Bystrom, the 22-year director of the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women in Politics, retired on Aug. 10. The Iowa State Daily interviewed the outgoing director on what she leaves behind. Iowa State Daily …

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On The Rise: 8-27-18

Gina Sypersma (pictured)
IBC
Promoted to director of employee benefits
Sioux City

Lynnda Kramper
IBC
Promoted to claims administration manager
Sioux City

Sarah Davy
IBC
Promoted to preventive health manager
Sioux City 

Ally Fagerbakke
J.W. Morton & …

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DHI receives takeover bid from majority shareholder

DHI Group Inc., which has an operations center in Urbandale, acknowledged Thursday that its board has received a takeover bid from its largest shareholder, TCS Capital Management, a New York-based hedge fund. In a letter …

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Pitchly completes seven-figure seed investment round

Pitchly secured a seven-figure seed funding round, with participation from Next Level Ventures, M25, Great North Labs and other local investors, reports Clay & Milk. Pitchly, based in Des Moines, has hired two new executives: …

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Oct. 25-26: 2018 Junior Achievement Bowl-A-Thon

Host: Junior Achievement
About: The Junior Achievement Bowl-A-Thon presents an opportunity for co-workers to build camaraderie and network with one another and other companies during a fun afternoon at the bowling lanes. 
When: Various times…