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Business Record wins two national awards for Lift IOWA and Photo Issue

The Business Record was honored with two national awards by the Alliance of Area Business Publishers on Saturday at the industry trade group’s annual meeting in Charlotte, N.C. The Business Record won first place in …

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Gannett spinoff begins trading today on New York Stock Exchange

The media conglomerate formerly know as Gannett Co. Inc., publisher of the daily newspaper still known as the Des Moines Register, has completed the spinoff of its publishing arm and will begin trading today on …

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa names new CEO

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa has hired Nancy Muecke as the organization’s new CEO. Her first day will be July 7. Muecke comes to Big Brothers Big Sisters from Ellsworth Community College, where …

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Hy-Vee enters strategic partnership with ICAN

Hy-Vee Inc. has partnered with the Iowa College Access Network to deliver informational and innovative college and career readiness programming and resources to students and parents across Iowa. This partnership will enable more than 40,000 …

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DNR offers pollution control workshop

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ Pollution Prevention Services division will host a one-day session on environmental management systems July 16 at the Courtyard by Marriott in Ankeny. The workshop is designed to help businesses …

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Iowa Women’s Hall of Fame inductees announced

BY LIFT IOWA STAFF | @LiftIOWA

 

Four women have been selected for induction into the Iowa Women’s Hall of Fame.

 

The Iowa Commission on the Status of Women last week announced this year’s inductees, who …

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Forbes publishes list of 50 richest self-made women

BY LIFT IOWA STAFF | @LiftIOWA

 

Forbes has compiled its first-ever list of the nation’s top 50 most successful, self-made women as measured by their net worths.

 

The exclusive freshman class includes entrepreneurs, CEOs, entertainers, …

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European markets roiled by Greece turmoil

Europe’s financial markets were jolted Monday by the collapse of talks and imposition of capital controls in Greece, although initial heavy selling eased as investors judged there was still some time until the saga plays …

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Catt Center accepting nominations for 2015 Carrie Chapman Catt Prize

The Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics at Iowa State University is now accepting nominations for the 2015 Carrie Chapman Catt Prize for Research on Women and Politics. This annual competition is designed …

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GUEST OPINION: Pledge to Look Local First

As the chair of the Greater Des Moines Partnership’s Look Local First Program, I encourage you to determine ways that your business can shift more of your out-of-area spending to local products and services. Now …