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Study: Women of color less satisfied at work

CNN: According to a new national survey by Working Mother Media, women of color report higher job dissatisfaction and more concerns about advancement. More than half — 55 percent — of the nearly 1,400 multicultural …

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‘Women Impacting ISU’ calendar celebrates 10 years

Nominations for the 10th annual Women Impacting ISU calendar are now open. Sponsored by the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics at ISU, the calendar highlights the accomplishments and achievements of 12 women …

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On The Rise: 7-27-15

 

Jenifer Hanson

Joined Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center as executive director. Hiawatha  

Lynne Yontz Named director of donor relations at the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines. Des Moines   Melissa Sisler Named partner in…
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African-American women fastest-growing entrepreneurial segment

 

A new report shows that the number of businesses owned by African-American women has grown more than 300 percent since 1997, making it the fastest-growing entrepreneurial group in the country.

 

According to the …

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Take a Closer Look at Megan Grandgeorge

 

After working eight years for the biggest event in the state of Iowa, Megan Grandgeorge is shifting into a new role as director of marketing and public relations at Variety – the Children’s Charity.…

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Iowa Females You Should Know: Michelle Johnson

 

Editor’s Note: Three weeks 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 women, so we plan to feature …

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Young Women’s Resource Center hires new executive director

Kristin Griffith has been hired as executive director for the Young Women’s Resource Center in Des Moines. Griffith previously was executive director at Harmony Hall Centre for Seniors in Toronto, Ontario, and has two decades …

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On the Rise: 7-20-15

  Leslie Garman Joined as community engagement director at Employee & Family Resources. Des Moines   Robin Heldt Spahr Named education director at the Des Moines Community Playhouse. Des Moines   Carolyn Rafferty Joined U.S.…
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ISU vice president receives 2015 Spirit of Crazy Horse Award

Cathann Kress, Iowa State University vice president for extension and outreach, has received the 2015 Spirit of Crazy Horse Award from Reclaiming Youth International and the Starr Global Learning Network. The Spirit of Crazy Horse …

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Guest Opinion: The power of staying the course

BY PARITOSH KASOTIA | Founder and CEO, Unfolding Energy

 

Many of us grow up with big dreams and big ideas. As we experience the real world and go through the ebb and flow of …