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Anyone who’s had to deal with a recurring illness or had a loved one in the hospital knows the frustration of finding out that the X-rays or other needed medical records never seem to be …

Kevin Hodges knew what he was doing when he got a job at the Embassy Club. Being new to Greater Des Moines, it was a deliberate move on his part to bring himself closer to …

In a world in which publishing companies are generally named for their founders, Don Peschke realized that “Peschke Publishing” might be a mouthful for people. Originally calling his business Woodsmith Publishing Co., Peschke changed the …

Dear Mr. Berko:

I bought Winn-Dixie at $29 in 2001 and it’s now $7.26. What’s wrong with this company? Why is the stock sinking? What should I do with my 75 shares?  I also bought 50 …

You can’t get the sale until you ask for it.

It seems so simple. In most cases, to get the sale, at some point you must ask for it. “Yes, Jeffrey,” you say, “but when …

Sarah Dickens grew up around gems and precious metals. Her grandfather, father and uncle own Herteen and Stocker Jewelers in Iowa City, and she spend many hours at the store, watching people select jewelry to …

According to The Wall Street Journal, the WB television network is giving up on test audiences as a way of deciding which shows to put on the air. “Rather than rely on a few dozen …

In the sixth grade, a classmate stole away after the dismissal bell, ensconced himself in his locker and remained there until the cavernous brick building fell silent. He spent the night in the school, a …

Decision makers often evaluate whether a state or community is a good place to do business based on factors such as taxes, workforce, school systems and the cost of living. As someone new to the …

Two Des Moines women decided that there was not enough information available to encourage women to become financially independent and they decided it was time to do something about it.

Eileen Gannon, a financial consultant …