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A Closer Look: Britney Appelgate

Britney Appelgate joined Capital Crossroads as its new director in June as part of a new leadership model with consulting firm State Public Policy Group, where she will retain her position as senior program manager. …

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Agriculture sector, other supply chain links at risk of cyberattacks

From Colonial Pipeline’s fuel pipeline to a JBS meatpacking plant and grain cooperatives in Minnesota and Iowa, several key links in the supply chain have been put at risk this year by ransomware attacks. 


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On Leadership: Work is not working for women. What can leaders do about it?

It seems like every week I read a new report on women leaving the workforce and every week I have conversations with women friends who are contemplating quitting their jobs due to burnout. 

Trying to …

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20 years of decline: Iowa’s dwindling birthing units

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Survey shows that many college students think it’s OK to stymie speech

One of the things I love – or loved – about being blessed to live in the United States is – or was – our freedom to speak and have viewpoints that differ from our …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: E-commerce needs real store locations now more than ever

In order to keep their e-commerce business, retailers are discovering having a physical presence is still important for attracting customers and for cost-savings. This Wall Street Journal article reports the purpose of bricks-and-mortar stores has changed, and …

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NOTEBOOK: University diversity officers discuss how to make new diverse hires feel included

 

Picture this: Your house is a mess. There are dog toys on the floor, crumbs on the counters, mail scattered all over the coffee table and your kids have somehow managed to leave their …

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NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: U.S. Bank downtown location sells to Minnesota firm

Iowa-MAP II LLC, based in Minnesota, paid U.S. Bank National Association $1.2 million for property at 520 Walnut St. in Des Moines, Polk County real estate records show.


The approximately half-acre property includes a five-story…
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Business Record 11-26-21

Cover story: Leaders Survey 2021: Finding talent, work arrangements top concerns

Focus: Leaders Survey

Read the issue…

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NOTEBOOK: What’s the Iowa Department of Homeland Security’s role in addressing climate risk mitigation?

As part of the research that I did for a recent article on the insurance industry’s response to emerging climate risks, I learned that federal agencies are attempting to move from a reactive stance of …