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The Elbert Files: Des Moines’ Coliseum

For most of the first half of the 20th century, the Des Moines Coliseum occupied the downtown site where a federal courthouse is now being built.  

Although the Coliseum burned down in 1949, it remains …

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Guest opinion: Staying at home and practicing social distancing protects people like me

Submitted by Claire Richmond

When the news of COVID-19 contagion broke and zombie apocalypse-level panic ensued, I hoped that the masses were washing their hands. As so many people dismissed the illness as a mild …

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When the going gets tough, women are a competitive edge

By Suzanna de Baca | President and Group Publisher, Business Publications Corp.

How do women lead in crisis and change? How do you want to lead?

In recent weeks, and last week in particular, we have experienced …

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Guest opinion: One vote — and one woman — count

By Claudia Schabel | President, Schabel Solutions

“The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of sex. Congress …

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The Elbert Files: Save our soil

Many of the environmental problems associated with farming, including flooded fields and polluted waterways, can be traced to land management, soil expert Doug Peterson told a group recently at Plymouth Church in Des Moines.

Land …

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Guest Opinion: Not everything is a binary choice: How serving LGBTQ patients inspires our team

By Dr. Patricia Newland, vice president and medical director, Central Iowa, UnityPoint Clinic

As clinicians, our medical training teaches us to categorize and diagnose. But caring for people can sometimes be gray – it’s not …

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Opinion: Tips for salary negotiation for women

By Katherine Harrington | Director of Innovation, Business Publications Corp.

When was the last time you negotiated a salary or raise? It’s a fact: Women are viewed differently than men at the negotiation table. Gender bias …

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The Elbert Files: Iowa shares fell 4% to 22%

The stock market collapse one week ago was driven by worldwide medical fears – over which interest rates and government spending have little influence.  

The market plunge was a gut punch for investors everywhere, including …

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Guest opinion: Value: The gender-intelligent blind spot

By Tiffany O’Donnell | CEO, Women Lead Change

She may say she’s leaving your company because of work-life issues; however, research shows that may not be the whole story.

Surveys by Gender Intelligence experts Barbara Annis …

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Guest opinion: Feeling stuck? Three ways to break free

By Christi Hegstad | President, MAP Professional Development

An interesting phenomenon tends to creep in for many of us this time of year. The fresh-start excitement of the new year has worn off, the energy boost …