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2021 Women of Influence Honoree: Suzanne Mineck

President and CEO, Mid-Iowa Health Foundation Growing up with a sister who had many serious health conditions, Suzanne Mineck spent a lot of her early years in waiting rooms at the Mayo Clinic, which drew …

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2021 Women of Influence Honoree: Virginia Croskery Lauridsen

When one looks around Central Iowa and sees the name Lauridsen on so many amenities, from the amphitheater at Water Works Park, the savannah at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden and the new skatepark …

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2021 Women of Influence Honoree: Joanie Houston

When Joanie Houston was invited to be a board of trustees member for ChildServe four years ago, she said, “I can’t do this. What can I give to make an impact at ChildServe?” Houston recalled.…

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2021 Women of Influence Honoree: Rosalind Fox

Rosalind Fox isn’t a fan of public speaking.

But while she routinely gets anxious before speaking to groups, Fox accepts as many speaking engagements as her packed schedule will allow.

“I’m only here by the …

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2021 Women of Influence Honoree: Marta Codina

You started out as a teller when you were 16. What is it about banking that appealed to you to make it your career? 
I found that banking wasn’t necessarily financial management — it was …

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2021 Women of Influence Honoree: Emily Abbas

When Emily Abbas was in fifth grade, each of her classmates received an award as they prepared to leave elementary school and begin middle school.

One classmate was awarded Best Smile. Another Best Artist. Abbas’ …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Return-to-office mandates spark uptick in ADA-related lawsuits

As some businesses begin requiring workers to return to the office after more than a year of working remotely, employees with disabilities are pushing back, seeking more telework options than they did pre-pandemic, writes Erin Mulvaney …

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On Leadership: Are you an inclusive leader?

Back in the ’90s, I worked at a Wall Street firm where there were only a few women in top leadership. I was excited to have a seat at the table in the big boardroom …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Would you try mac and cheese ice cream? Now you can

I like mac and cheese. I like ice cream. The two together? As it turns out we now can experience just that with a cool, cheesy ice cream that hit stores last week. The limited …

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Business Record 7-16-21

Cover story: Renewable Energy Group’s CEO says biodiesel industry fueled for post-pandemic challenges

Focus: Arch & Design

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