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Deming to lead cancer survivors’ trek to Tibet in 2018

Above + Beyond Cancer announced plans for a first-time trip to Tibet for cancer survivors and caregivers in September 2018. The three-week journey, to be led by Dr. Richard Deming, will include medical mission work …

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Organic farms gain ground

Iowa Public Radio reports that depressed prices for conventional corn and soybeans have led to a boost in the $40 billion organic farming industry, especially in Iowa and Colorado. One southeast Nebraska farm is selling organic …

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Vilsack to speak on climate change at ISU

Former U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will discuss threats to agriculture from climate change Nov. 16 at Iowa State University’s Memorial Union. Vilsack, the former Iowa governor, now is president and CEO of the U.S. …

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Report: Policy changes promote better outcomes for women, U.S.

Women are more than familiar with the barriers they face when it comes to wage inequality and employment policy. They also are acquainted with the consequences these barriers have on their careers and aspirations.

However, …

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Wendy Wintersteen named Iowa State’s new president

The Iowa Board of Regents last week named Wendy Wintersteen the 16th president of Iowa State University. Wintersteen, who spent nearly four decades working at the university and most recently was dean of ISU’s agricultural …

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Longtime Iowa City leader shares her advice on running for office

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Connie Champion has done her part to stand up and get involved to help make a change in her part of the world. She is believed to hold the title as the …

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Women who own businesses struggle to get business loans

Inc.com: Getting a bank loan is still a struggle for many women who own businesses. A survey of businesses conducted this summer and released last week found that 30 percent of companies owned by women …

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July 15-20, 2018: Young Women in Business – Leadership Camp

Host: Iowa State University
About: Young Women in Business – Leadership Camp is a program offered by the Iowa State University Debbie and Jerry Ivy College of Business for young women interested in exploring how …

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On The Rise: 10-30-17

Angela Ten Clay (pictured)
Promoted to senior account manager
Des Moines

Autumn Hurley
RSM US LLP
Promoted to director of consulting services
Waterloo

Colleen Zak
Community Bank & Trust
Promoted to account executive/teller supervisor
Waterloo…

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Industrial neighborhood of Sioux City getting $25M makeover

Sioux City Journal: An abandoned industrial section of downtown Sioux City is getting a $25 million makeover that developers hope will turn the neighborhood into a bustling urban residential area. The project is led by Ho-Chunk …