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UI to offer master’s degree in business analytics in Des Moines

The University of Iowa’s Henry B. Tippie College of Business will begin offering a Master of Science degree in in business analytics starting this fall in Des Moines’ John and Mary Pappajohn Education Center. The …

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Looking to grow as a leader?

Business leaders who have reached higher levels within their organization often have no objective sounding board to turn to for guidance on their continued professional and personal growth. And small business owners and entrepreneurs can …

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Drake student strikes deal to live, perform at retirement community

As students across the nation prepare to return to college campuses following a winter break spent with friends and family, one student in Iowa is getting ready to move in with some uncommon housemates.


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Anderson named Drake Law School dean

 

Jerry Anderson

Jerry Anderson has been named dean of Drake University Law School, effective July 1. Anderson, the Richard M. and Anita Calkins Distinguished Professor of Law at Drake, succeeds Ben Ullem, who is currently serving …

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Event Jan. 14: Central Iowa Career Expo

One of Iowa’s largest career fairs returns on Jan. 14 at Hy-Vee Hall. The 2016 Iowa Career Expo, hosted by the Central Iowa chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management, will be held from 10 a.m. …

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16 Industry Trends for 2016

I’m a bit of a futurist. I’ve always enjoyed thinking and debating with friends and colleagues about what the future will hold.

Seeing trends before they become fully adopted and understood is a key to …

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Minimum wage increases grew in 2015

Following the examples set by San Francisco and Seattle, 14 city, county and state governments approved a hike to $15 in their local minimum hourly pay, according to the National Employment Law Project.


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Leadership changes in 2015

New leaders emerged in Central Iowa as businesses, government, and nonprofit organizations put new people in top positions. Here are some key changes that occurred last year.

Culture

Iowa native David Chivers, 39, formerly chief …

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15 Top Deals of 2015

Dealmakers are extraordinary problem solvers. Often, we admire them for their vision and ability to create something great. Sometimes, however, they are forced to use their skills to keep a bad thing from getting worse.…

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Drake signs deal with Cuba

Drake University and the University of Havana have signed a new five-year memorandum of understanding to build on the Iowa university’s longtime work in the island nation and to capitalize on improving relations between their…