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A Closer Look: Angela Ossian

Angela Ossian began her career as a copywriter for Younkers and later worked for the marketing department of The Des Moines Register, where she helped launch a newcomers magazine and some niche publications. She went …

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Iowa Jobs for America’s Graduates continues statewide growth

When Laurie Phelan was invited by the governor to launch Iowa Jobs for America’s Graduates 17 years ago, the concept of forming a public-private partnership was still a relatively novel idea. 

“A state study at …

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Escalating entrepreneurism

Iowa State University has amped up its entrepreneurship offerings, adding a bachelor’s degree and a new doctorate this year. 

Like many other colleges and universities, and business organizations, ISU is looking for ways to encourage …

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CIO challenges ’17

Several Greater Des Moines chief information officers from different sectors agreed that 2017 will keep them busy as they beef up cybersecurity, react to big data opportunities, ramp up the fight for talent, and strive …

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NOTEBOOK: Vaughan plans June departure as Drake business dean

Ever thought about leading Drake University’s College of Business and Public Administration? If so, you may want to update your resume and submit it as soon as possible. Terri Vaughan, who began a one-year contract …

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NOTEBOOK: Fly direct, DSM to Cancun?

I was chatting with airport boss Kevin Foley the other day when we started talking about the growing list of nonstop flights. It’s not as long a list as many would like, but it’s heading …

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NOTEBOOK: Who’s in the December 9 issue?

Here’s a list of local people in the December 9 issue of the Business Record and the page number of the article in which they are mentioned. Members can read all of this week’s stories …

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Business Record 12-9-16

CIO challenges ’17
Cloud, talent crunch, mobility among top challenges.

Focus: Information Technology

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A new era

What business topics will lawmakers discuss in the session that begins Jan. 9?

That’s anyone’s guess. With the GOP basking in its takeover of control of the Iowa Senate, it now controls both houses and …

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NOTEBOOK: In search of a ‘vision’ for the Val Air

The Val Air Ballroom, standing on the foundation of a rubber factory and serving up the changing sounds of American music to a local audience since the late 1930s, is for sale.


Whether the structure…