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Ommen to chair NAIC’s life and annuities committee

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners has named Iowa Insurance Commissioner Doug Ommen the chair of its Life Insurance and Annuities Committee, also known as its “A” Committee. “Insurance is the purchase of a promise,” …

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Ruan orders electric semis

Ruan Transportation Management Systems has reserved five of Tesla Motors’ new electric tractor-trailers for testing and delivery in 2019. The new rigs have a 500-mile range on the batteries, and can go zero-to-60 mph in …

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Report released to curb sexual harassment at Statehouse

Mary Kramer, a former state senator with human relations expertise, formally released on Jan. 12 a list of recommendations to ensure a safe workplace at the Iowa Statehouse. 

In the report, Kramer said “nothing has …

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Guest Opinion: Every woman has a story — and it’s often unheard

By Kristen Corey | Iowa Commission on the Status of Women

I still remember the day perfectly. It was an afternoon during my first several months at my current job that I received a call from …

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Guest Opinion: Women, wealth and philanthropy

By Ashley Shafer | Financial adviser, Morgan Stanley

What type of power do women have when investing? 

Ninety-five percent of women are financial decision makers, and 84 percent of married women are either solely or jointly …

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Jan. 31: Start Smart Salary Negotiation Workshop

Host: Margaret Sloss Women’s Center & the Program for Women in Science and Engineering
About: This workshop is designed to teach women how to negotiate salaries for a new job. Participants will gain confidence in …

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Feb. 2: First Friday

Host: Iowa Center for Economic Success
About: For this first Friday, participants will hear from Nicole Lorenson, owner and creator of Preservation, a vintage and modern lifestyle shop and photo studio in Des Moines’ East …

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Lift IOWA – In Case You Missed It: 1-22-18

IOWA

Mason City attorney Sarah Reindl was named one of Iowa’s top 10 criminal defense attorneys by the National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys. Mason City Globe Gazette

A yoga business owned by Stephanie Neighbor-Kubik and …

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On The Rise: 1-22-18

Andrea Woodard (pictured)
On With Life
Elected to the board of directors
Ankeny

Jody Hartz 
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Iowa
Vice president of programs
Waterloo

Jenna Mumm
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast …

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Younkers site could be historic no more

A development property in downtown Des Moines that is in play between EMC Insurance Co. and Blackbird Investments could lose its designation as a federal historic site, based on a recommendation from the city’s Historic …