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ISU Foundation names new director of fund raising

Larissa Holtmyer Jones, vice president of development for the Iowa State University Foundation, has assumed overall responsibility for the fund-raising operation of the nonprofit organization. Prior to joining the ISU Foundation in 1997, Holtmyer Jones …

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When generations collide


A recent Associated Press article caught my attention. The focus was on the newest generation of students, and its working thesis was that although they are experts at computer technology, they have no ability or …

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Climbing to new heights to build workplace trust


Adam Small and his employees were climbing the walls, but it was actually a good thing for office camaraderie.

Small, the operations manager for the Des Moines Menace soccer team, took his six-person front-office staff …

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ING to lay off 400 in pre-IPO move

ING Groep NV began laying off 400 people in its U.S. insurance operations on Wednesday, as it prepares to sell the unit in an initial public offering. The cuts, which in Des Moines will include …

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Fraser receives Executive MBA Council award

John Fraser, director of the University of Iowa Executive MBA Program, has received the 2010 Bud Fackler Service Award from the Executive MBA Council. The award recognizes contributions to the Executive MBA Council and to …

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Immigrant business owners to meet Saturday

More than 40 countries will be represented at the Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit (IES) on Saturday.

The summit, which runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Drake University’s Olmsted Center, is designed to bring together …

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Iowa State selects Nolan to lead veterinary school

Iowa State University has selected Lisa Nolan as dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine. Executive Vice President and Provost Elizabeth Hoffman appointed Nolan following an eight-month nationwide search. Nolan succeeds Dr. John Thomson, who …

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Cash or credit for Salvation Army’s Red Kettle campaign

The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle campaign will offer people the chance to make donations with a credit or debit card when it kicks off Friday in Des Moines. The wireless readers are called E-Kettles and …

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A Closer Look


Give me a little background.

When I was in school, I interned at Mary Greeley Medical Center in the community relations department; I interned for the Iowa State athletic department; I was a conference manager …

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Company culture under pressure


Creating a culture where people want to work is tough – especially in tough times. In my work, I have an opportunity to speak with many business owners and CEOs. But because I am not …