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Unprecedented times: A look at how small businesses have adapted to the coronavirus

The orders to close came in waves. March 17: all bars, restaurants, gyms, theaters and gaming facilities. March 22: salons, spas, barbershops, tattoo parlors, tanning facilities and pools. March 26: bookstores, clothing and shoe stores, …

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Women Lead Change to host virtual workshop featuring Anne Grady

Women Lead Change is hosting a Virtual Women Connect Workshop featuring author Anne Grady on May 14 from 8 to 11 a.m. to teach emotional intelligence skills for participants, the organization announced this week. Tickets …

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Preserve Iowa Summit to host virtual sessions

The 2020 Preserve Iowa Summit will move online, hosting a mixture of live and prerecorded sessions, virtual tours and an awards ceremony June 4-6, summit organizers announced today. The Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs’ State …

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Winefest 2020 rescheduled

Winefest Des Moines is rescheduling its 2020 festival for later this year. Here are the new dates:
Aug. 7-8: Sips and the City and the Community Choice Grand Tasting
Aug. 29: Meredith Saturday Sessions
Aug. …

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A Closer Look: Neil Issa

Neil Issa was born on April 24, 1989, in Liberia. When he was just two days old, he and his family fled the country after a civil war broke out.
 
His mom, who worked …

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NOTEBOOK: Defining your leadership values in a time of crisis

“How has your leadership style changed in the last month, and what has been the biggest surprise?” 


I’ve been posing this question to top leaders here in Iowa and in my network across the country …

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NOTEBOOK: Taking care of staff

Over the last few weeks as I talked to Iowa business leaders, I’ve asked what the biggest challenge has been in transitioning to work during the COVID-19 outbreak. Nearly everyone has told me they are …

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NOTEBOOK – One Good Read: What are you wearing to your home office?

One of the very few positive things about being stuck at home during this pandemic is the time I’ve gained in the morning.

No more standing in front of the mirror making sure my hair …

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Catch Des Moines PSA encourages making memories at home

Catch Des Moines has released a public service announcement that encourages people to stay safe and make memories from home as the community continues to practice social distancing to fight the spread of the coronavirus. …

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Wellmark Foundation seeks applications for small MATCH grants

The Wellmark Foundation is now accepting applications for its small Matching Assets to Community Health (MATCH) grants. The small MATCH grants are for up to $25,000 and must be matched at 50% with cash or …