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Speak Up: Ways for millennial women to prepare for leadership roles

  While millennial women are the first to enter the workforce with hourly earnings at near parity with men, the number of men participating in the workforce is declining, Fast Company reports. Here are four…
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Cardinals hire first female NFL coach

CNN: Last week, the Arizona Cardinals hired Jen Welter as one of the team’s coaches. It is believed that she is the first woman to hold a coaching position of any kind in the NFL. …

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Wilson to speak at the Iowa Women’s Foundation luncheon

Marie C. Wilson will be the keynote speaker at this year’s Iowa Women’s Foundation luncheon, Oct. 14 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will be held at the Coralville Marriott Hotel and Convention …

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On The Rise: 8-3-15

  Melissa Sisler Promoted to partner in assurance services at McGladrey LLP. Cedar Rapids   Kerry Vande Kieft Promoted to director of account management at UnitedHealthcare. Des Moines   Sheila Tipton  Joined BrownWinick Attorneys at…
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Why millennial working mothers are leaning sideways

Vogue: Recently, the New York Times analyzed a variety of surveys on the career paths of millennial working mothers. The researchers found that, unlike the previous generation, today’s working mothers are prioritizing jobs with flexible …

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A Light Lift: A once-lost documentary reveals the ferocity of 1970s feminists

For only five nights in the fall of 1973, a documentary called “Year of the Woman” played at the Fifth Avenue Cinema in Greenwich Village. Crowds lined up around the block. Arthur Schlesinger Jr. described it as…
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Guest Opinion: Three tips for starting something

BY BRIANNE SANCHEZ | Community relations manager, Des Moines University


That leap when an idea goes from lightbulb moment to unveiling can certainly feel intimidating.

 

I recently cycled off my role as the founding …

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Iowa Females You Should Know: Marsha Ternus

BY LIFT IOWA STAFF | @LiftIOWA   Editor’s Note: A month ago, we announced the four new inductees into the Iowa Women’s Hall of Fame. We wanted to do a little extra to celebrate these…
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Iowa African-American Hall of Fame announces 2015 inductees

Two women are among the 2015 inductees into the Iowa African-American Hall of Fame. Founded in 1995 in Des Moines, the IAAHF recognizes the outstanding achievements of African-Americans who have enhanced the quality of life …

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Poised for Leadership Conference to take place in Cedar Rapids

For women interested in gaining recognition as up and coming leaders in their organizations as well as obtaining an achievable road map for career advancement, Jo Miller, founder of Be Leaderly, will host a workshop …