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$100M water trails project turns to feasibility analysis

A whitewater course downtown would be part of a water trails project for the region.

We now know more about the water trail proposals in Central Iowa, a keystone project many leaders see as a …

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Notebook: Some more takeaways from Balance Autism’s launch event


I reported Friday about the Altoona-based nonprofit’s rebranding from the Homestead. The organization has experienced phenomenal growth, an unfortunate reflection of the increased prevalence of autism in children in the United States — but a …

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Guest Opinion: Cut the cattiness

By Kirsten Anderson | Speaker and advocate

In recent months we’ve seen many powerful men topple from their high-titled workplace pedestal due to inflated egos, sense of entitlement and poor decision-making. However, men are not the only …

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Guest Opinion: No more cookie cutters

By Stephanie Majeran | Owner, WellRun Results LLC

I have read many different entrepreneurial books over the last year. Most of them had a recurrent theme: establish standard systems of service, as opposed to individual experiences for …

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Woodall named IWLC director of events

Deanna Woodall (pictured), Quad Cities regional manager for Iowa Women Lead Change, has also been named director of events for the women’s leadership organization. In the newly created role, Woodall will oversee all IWLC events …

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Politico launches female candidate tracker

To collect and analyze real-time data on women’s participation and performance in U.S. congressional and gubernatorial campaigns, Politico has launched the 2018 “Women Rule” candidate tracker, according to Iowa State University’s Carrie Chapman Catt Center …

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June 1: June Coffee Connection

Host: FemCity Des Moines
About: Join us for the next Coffee Connection with business sponsor Erin Huiatt of Des Moines Parent and Midwest Mom and Wife. Huiatt provides resources for local families and support for …

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On The Rise: 5-21-18

Annie Brandt (pictured)
Bank of America
Hired as market manager
Des Moines

Jen Pietila 
Saxton Inc.
Hired as director of process improvement
Des Moines

Megan Moran
Deloitte
Appointed to the Linn-Mar School Foundation Board of …

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Water trails a $100M initiative


We now know more about the water trails proposals in Central Iowa, a keystone project many leaders see as a crucial way to attract and keep residents and workers.


We know it would cost in …

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July 29: Smoke Out Hunger

Host: Food Bank of Iowa
About: Enjoy all the barbecue you can eat from a smoke-tastic lineup of local pitmasters and restaurants (including some unique vegetarian BBQ options). Pair your barbecue samplings with refreshing craft …

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