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Osborn to lead Junior Achievement of Central Iowa

Ryan Osborn

Junior Achievement of Central Iowa’s board has hired Ryan Osborn as the organization’s new president, effective Oct. 17. Osborn, who has been director of advancement at Dowling Catholic High School for the past …
By BPC Staff | Sep 26, 2016
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Osborn to lead Junior Achievement of Central Iowa

Ryan Osborn

Junior Achievement of Central Iowa’s board has hired Ryan Osborn as the organization’s new president, effective Oct. 17. Osborn, who has been director of advancement at Dowling Catholic High School for the past …
By BPC Staff | Sep 26, 2016
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Iowa Food Leadership Reception planned

The Iowa Food Leadership Reception during World Food Prize week will feature appearances by Gov. Terry Branstad, Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds, Iowa State University President Steven Leath and ISU College of Agriculture Dean Wendy Wintersteen …
By BPC Staff | Sep 26, 2016
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Music festivals can help drive economy, culture, traffic, author says

Here’s a preview of some of what you will hear if you check out “Music/City” author and sociologist Jonathan Wynn’s presentation at the Music University Conference and Showcase Oct. 1 at the State Historical Building. Music festivals…
By PERRY BEEMAN | Sep 26, 2016
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Iowa Females You Should Know: Sister Catherine Dunn

Who she is Catherine Dunn, president emerita of Clarke University (formerly Clarke College) in Dubuque, is a Catholic nun who has distinguished herself in the areas of religion, education, business and government. On Sept. 29, she…
By LIFT IOWA STAFF | Sep 26, 2016
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Guest Opinion: Child care is not just a women’s issue

When you see the term “child care,” what first comes to mind?

What comes to my mind is it is: 1) necessary, and 2) incredibly expensive.

Numerous studies have shown that children who receive high-quality…
By KRISTEN COREY | Sep 26, 2016
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Report: Female nonprofit execs paid less than men

A new report by Guidestar shows that female nonprofit executives make less than men at every budget level.


Guidestar released its 2016 Nonprofit Compensation Report on Sept. 13. Now in its 16th edition, the annual…
By LIFT IOWA STAFF | Sep 26, 2016
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Deloitte announces new family leave policy for women and men

Deloitte LLP recently introduced its family leave program that allows men and women to take up to 16 weeks of fully paid leave if they are new parents or caring for a loved one, BizWomen.com reports. …
By BPC Staff | Sep 26, 2016
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Oct. 6: Location set for meeting with female candidates

Host: NAWBO Iowa About: NAWBO Iowa’s Programs and Public Policy Committees are working on a special event for members to meet the female candidates running for office in Iowa’s local districts. Tickets are currently available…
By BPC Staff | Sep 26, 2016
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Iowa Females You Should Know: Sister Catherine Dunn

Who she is Catherine Dunn, president emerita of Clarke University (formerly Clarke College) in Dubuque, is a Catholic nun who has distinguished herself in the areas of religion, education, business and government. On Sept. 29, she…
By LIFT IOWA STAFF | Sep 26, 2016