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The Elbert Files: Is age relevant for candidates?

Donald Trump shares at least three traits with Ronald Reagan. 

Like “the Gipper,” Trump is a trained performer. He may not memorize scripts as well as Reagan, but Trump appears to be better at improvisation. …

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Gitomer: The importance of attitude

What is the importance of attitude?

Every person, you included, wants to achieve more, earn more, find happiness, be successful and be fulfilled. At the root of all these elements is attitude. Positive attitude. Your …

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McLellan: The real mobile revolution

The truth is, we live in a permanent technological revolution.  Remember when you didn’t have a cell phone because no one did? Some of you may be too young to remember that, but the majority …

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A Closer Look: Catherine Kling

Catherine Kling grew up picnicking and fishing with her family, gaining an appreciation for the environment that came in handy later. At some point, the Bettendorf native became interested in economics. Then she combined the …

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Marketplace lenders are here, sort of

Marketplace lending is out there, lurking, apparently waiting on a no-expectations invitation from Iowa banking and securities regulators to set up shop.

The multibillion-dollar online arena where borrowers hook up with individuals and institutions willing …

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Food Safety

When someone wonders if a nonstick frying pan coating sends dangerous chemicals into food during cooking, or a manufacturer debates whether a package will hold up on the shelf, or downtown workers can’t decide if …

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How they did it: Selling the business

For an entrepreneur who has worked decades to build his or her business, the prospect of letting go and selling the company can be a difficult one. Let’s face it: You’re giving up the baby …

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Business Record 10-30-15

How they did it: Selling the business
Here’s how two former business owners and a merger partner sold their business.

Focus: Banking & Finance

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An inside look at Bill Stowe’s contract extension, potential $500,000 retention bonus

 

The Des Moines Water Works board has approved retention bonuses totaling more than $500,000 for the utility’s general manager, Bill Stowe, should he stay in the job through his planned retirement in five years.…
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The Elbert Files: God’s sense of humor

During my 50th high school reunion a month ago, our class president, Rick Jellinger, said he has learned two things since we graduated from Ames High School in 1965: “God has a plan, and he …