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Dates announced for 2018 LEAP series

The Downtown Des Moines Chamber of Commerce has announced dates for its 2018 Leadership Education and Advancement Pipeline (LEAP) series. LEAP is a women’s leadership development program designed for individuals in Central Iowa interested in …

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Feb. 21: Around the Town Social

Host: FemCity Des Moines
About: Join FemCity Des Moines for the February Around the Town Social sponsored by business member Sara Hunt, owner of Priority Health Inc. Stop by Mickey’s Irish Pub in Clive to …

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March 2: First Friday

Host: Iowa Center for Economic Success
About: Each First Friday, attendees will hear the stories of savvy, successful business owners and entrepreneurs. In a laid-back environment, catch words of wisdom from women and men who …

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Lift IOWA – In Case You Missed It: 2-19-18

IOWA

Waterloo has lost one of its most generous residents. Pauline Barrett, whose numerous large financial donations helped a wide array of foundations, causes and programs throughout the Cedar Valley, died at home Friday at …

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SPEAK UP: Tips for women over 50 who want a career change

If you’re a woman over 50 who for decades played by the career book rules, dutifully following a traditional course of college study and related industry jobs, pursuing promotions, raises and titles and still feel …

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On The Rise: 2-19-18

Merri-Beth Hollinger (pictured)
MBT Bank
Hired as senior vice president and chief operating officer
Forest City

Nancy Kasparek 
U.S. Bank
Promoted to division manager, Community Banking Central Division 
Cedar Rapids / Iowa City

Ruby Welcher 
Pecaut & …

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ABI-supported bills clear legislative hurdle

Today is a funnel day at the Iowa Legislature, which means a bill has to pass a committee by the end of the day or it’s dead unless the leadership brings it back. (There are …

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Grain prices and farmland prices rise; soybean acres to eclipse corn for first time

This news will catch some attention in Iowa, the nation’s top corn producer, where low grain prices have been a drag on manufacturing and other parts of the economy for years. 

The U.S. Department of …

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Egg processor receives state incentives for Norwalk plant

MG Waldbaum Co., a subsidiary of Minnesota-based Michael Foods Inc., will receive state incentives for a manufacturing and distribution center in Norwalk where precooked eggs will be processed. The Iowa Economic Development Authority board had …

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Program seeks to expand domestic violence program partnerships in Iowa

A trio of Iowa health organizations announced they have partnered in a statewide effort to improve the assistance provided to victims of domestic violence and human trafficking. The Project Catalyst leadership team consists of the …