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On Leadership: Juggling leadership and parenting in today’s reality

Recently I was on a Zoom business call with a woman whose three young kids and very vocal hound dog all made appearances. She was mortified by the interruptions and apologized profusely. I told her …

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‘A whole new level of services’ for Central Iowa’s homeless

Those who are homeless in Greater Des Moines can find a kind reception, a cold bottle of water or a snack and a place to sit down while they recharge themselves and their cellphones at …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Study: Ending an eviction moratorium increases COVID-19 hazard

Amid evacuations due to Hurricane Ida and western wildfires, the end of the eviction moratorium will also soon force some Americans out of their homes. Goldman Sachs analysts estimated that as many as 750,000 households …

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NOTEBOOK – Update: Why didn’t DMPS receive a mental health services grant?

Last week, Gov. Kim Reynolds’ office and the Iowa Department of Education announced a competitive grant award totaling more than $8.6 million to 64 school districts across the state to assist schools with providing mental health and …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: CVS finding success in mental health counseling pilot program

With more people seeking mental health services because of the COVID-19 pandemic, some pharmacy chains and retailers are hoping to tap into that market by betting that people will be comfortable getting counseling at the …

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Business Record 8-27-21

Cover story: How a former fitness center was transformed into office space

Focus: Innovative Companies

Read the issue…

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Study estimates cost of unvaccinated Americans who end up in hospital

Here’s a good read from industry journal Benefits Pro that examines some recent research on how much unvaccinated people are costing the health system — and employers who pay a big part of the tab for health …

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Historic Marshalltown community center, art collection making renewed debut, planning for impact locally and beyond

After surviving a theft, a tornado and a derecho, the Fisher Community Center in Marshalltown is coming out the other side with a new look, a new name and a new purpose.


The building, built …

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Less runoff, more predictable performance: Pivot Bio touts benefits of nitrogen-producing microbes

A company that has set down roots at the Iowa State University Research Park in Ames has developed a product that allows farmers to apply nitrogen in a more predictable and consistent manner, and reduces …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Where is the world’s most popular Airbnb? The answer might surprise you

This summer, my family and I stayed at an Airbnb home that fronted one of the lakes in Okoboji. It was our first experience with Airbnb, and it was so enjoyable we’re contemplating another trip …