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DMACC offers accelerated IT certificate; targeting women

Des Moines Area Community College will begin accepting applications June 1 for an accelerated information technology certificate, with special outreach to women. DMACC reported that a study published this month by the National Center for …

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Des City Council to consider increase in parking ramp fees

The Des Moines City Council is being asked to consider the first increase in fees in six years for parking in the seven city-owned ramps. City Traffic Engineer Jennifer McCoy told the council Monday morning …

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Dallas Center-Grimes forms nonprofit education foundation

A group of Dallas Center-Grimes residents has formed the Dallas Center-Grimes Education Foundation. The nonprofit, 501(c)3 organization was created to provide funding for educational opportunities to students, staff, faculty, or residents of the Dallas Center-Grimes …

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Women come together for NAWBO Iowa’s annual ‘Women Mean Business’ Summit

NAWBO Iowa, the state chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners, held its annual Women Mean Business Summit on April 1 at the Prairie Meadows Conference Center in Altoona. 

Speakers included keynote speakers Miriam …

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Clear your schedule: Your future is calling

They say it isn’t everyday your future comes calling. In Tiffany O’Donnell’s case, she called it. The question asked by O’Donnell, the new chief operating officer for Iowa Women Lead Change, requested an interview with …

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Women nearly twice as likely to retire in poverty

CNNMoney: The promise of America from one generation to the next is a simple one: After a lifetime of hard and rewarding work, Americans can expect to enjoy a secure retirement. But for a growing …

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Linda Railsback honored at Women Helping Women luncheon

More than 500 people attended the 17th annual Women Helping Women luncheon on April 10, hosted by the Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center. Together, the group came together to honor Dr. Linda Railsback for her …

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Chrysalis announces speaker at final Conversation Luncheon

The Chrysalis Foundation’s April Conversation luncheon will feature Jenne Fromm, cancer survivor and adventurer. As a highly sought-after business consultant, Fromm is recognized for her motivating presentations designed to inspire audiences and corporate leaders to …

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Analysis: The costs of the wage gap for Iowa women

 

An analysis conducted by the National Partnership for Women & Families, released on Equal Pay Day (April 14), shows the damage Iowa’s gender-based wage gap is doing to families and the state economy.

 

Women …

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Opinion: Equal partners an unsung tip for success

As a wife, mother, full-time employee and public servant, it is so wonderful when the following conversation occurs:

Me (calling my husband): “Hi, I just found out I am going to Washington, D.C. for four …