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NOTEBOOK: Whitson: Female role models help women pursue NASA careers

Record-breaking astronaut Peggy Whitson was in Iowa last week to speak to classes and to headline a gala for the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs. I interviewed her briefly at the Iowa Historical Building, near …

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Kramer: Opportunity to make positive change is ‘huge’

After a lifelong career in human resources and advocating for women in the workplace, Ambassador Mary Kramer is beginning her next task to ensure one of Iowa’s most public workplaces is safe and professional for …

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Opinion: Lessons for the next generation of female leaders

By Julie Fidler Dixon | Retired CEO, On With Life

Retiring after 45 years in the rehabilitation field, I know one thing that has changed markedly in the workplace is the empowerment of women. While no …

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IWLC announces new speakers for 2018 conferences

Cy Wakeman, Tamron Hall and Jeffrey Tobias Halter are among those who will speak at several 2018 conferences hosted by Iowa Women Lead Change. Wakeman, an expert in “reality-based” leadership, will speak at the Dubuque …

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FemCity Des Moines among fastest-growing chapters in U.S., world

In less than one year, FemCity Des Moines has more than 100 business members, placing it among the fastest-growing chapters of the international group. According to a news release sent by FemCity Des Moines, the …

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One in five small businesses is run by women

CNNMoney: Women are opening up new small businesses at a faster pace than men. But they’re facing higher hurdles to making them successful than their male counterparts. About one in five small businesses are majority female-owned, …

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Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit awards announced

The annual Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit last month included these awards: 

Karen Evans Immigrant Champion Award: U.S. Ambassador to China Terry Branstad. Immigrant Entrepreneur Leadership Award: Akira Mori, director of orchestral studies and associate professor, Drake…
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Ambassador Branstad to speak in D.M. Dec. 22

U.S. Ambassador to China Terry Branstad will be among the speakers at the Iowa-China Business Forum Dec. 22 at the Des Moines Embassy Club. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Branstad will …

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DOT offers real-time truck parking info

The Iowa Department of Transportation is starting a system that will give truckers real-time info on where parking is available at rest stops and at truck stops. It should be up and running by Jan. …

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Hill re-elected Farm Bureau president

Craig Hill of Ackworth has been re-elected president of the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation for a two-year term. He has held the post since 2011 and was again re-elected at the organization’s 99th annual meeting …