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The Elbert Files: Get real about COVID

A news brief in the Wall Street Journal last week was a gut punch.
“Business executives who were bracing for a monthslong disruption from Covid-19 are now thinking in terms of years,” it said. 

“Companies …

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Guest opinion: 7 tips to stop from going back to ‘too busy’ post-quarantine

By Kim Gratny | FullCIRCLE creative + coaching LLC founder

Several years ago, my family and I were driving south on Interstate 35 on a picturesque summer morning. The deep blue sky’s canopy of low-lying, dimensional …

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Guest opinion: Managing stress during a pandemic

By Brittany Heard | Lead adviser, Foster Group

During this pandemic, a lot of us are feeling stress, whether it’s tied to health concerns, finances, relationships, job loss, lack of child care, market turbulence or something …

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The Elbert Files: Eyesores

Des Moines has gained a reputation in recent years as one of the nation’s most photogenic cities.

And rightfully so.

For the past decade, Des Moines has been represented in publications around the world by …

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Guest opinion: Make It OK to talk about mental health in your workplace

COVID-19 has turned our lives upside down. The virus posed new challenges not only to our physical health, but our social, emotional and mental health, as well. The lasting impact of the pandemic is causing …

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Guest opinion: Financial planning during the COVID-19 pandemic

By Ashley Shafer | Financial advisor, Morgan Stanley
  Recently, I Googled advice on best at-home workouts, cooking in quarantine, and what to watch on Netflix — but what about advice on financial planning during a…
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The Elbert Files: Painful words

Earlier this year, I wrote about how George Orwell had warned years ago that political words like “socialism,” “democracy” and “freedom” were losing their meaning. 

Now with protests following the killing of George Floyd and …

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Guest opinion: Mental health is employee health

Over the last decade, employee mental health has been an increasing topic of interest for businesses around the country. The recent impacts of COVID-19 have only continued to show us the importance for companies to …

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Guest opinion: Bringing your ‘A’ game to work and home

By Dorene MacVey | Founder, ithrive31

“Everything is energy, and that’s all there is to it. Match the frequency of the reality you want and you cannot help but get that reality. It can be no other …

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The Elbert Files: More Iowa distractions

Are you ready for more Iowa roadside distractions, like the “world’s small church” built south of Decorah in 1886 by a Frenchman who fought alongside Napoleon Bonaparte at Waterloo, or  the world’s shortest, steepest scenic …