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The Elbert Files: A formula for success

The good news for Iowa lawmakers when they return to Des Moines in a couple of weeks is that state tax receipts are in better shape than they have been at any time in recent …

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Guest opinion: Seven purposeful actions for an exceptional new year

By Christi Hegstad | President, MAP Professional Development

For many leaders and business owners, the week or two leading up to the new year is rather quiet: Clients are on vacation, vendors have closed for the holidays, …

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Guest opinion: Reflecting on gratitude

By Michelle Book | President, Food Bank of Iowa

Earlier this month, I received a note from a young woman with whom I meet from time to time to share life’s experiences and lessons. She is taking …

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Elbert Files: Blowing up Iowa’s caucuses

“Chuck Grassley and Jeff Kaufmann are making a big mistake,” said a voice as I walked out of Auto Lab at 28th Street and Grand Avenue, where Tony had just put snow tires on my …

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Guest opinion: The necessity of reflection

By Ginny Wilson-Peters | Owner, Integrity Integrated

Reflection is when we take time for ourselves in a way that gives us information about who we truly are. By reflection, I’m talking about some daily practice that accomplishes …

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Elbert Files: A great escape from reality

Joe LeValley has written a compelling crime novel, “Burying the Lede,” about a small-town Iowa newspaper reporter named Tony Harrington, who works for the Town Crier in fictitious Orney, Iowa.

For many journalists the desire …

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Leading with values: Integrity

Submitted by Lead Like A Lady | Des Moines 

Board members from Lead Like a Lady, a women’s leadership group in Central Iowa, share advice in the third installment of a video series about how to …

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Guest Opinion: What I’ve learned from quitters

By Daphne Christensen | Practice manager, Koch Facial Plastic Surgery & Spa 

As I write this, I am sitting ergonomically incorrect at my windowless office in a bustling West Des Moines medical practice. My space is …

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Elbert Files: Letter to a granddaughter

Dear Bix,

That’s what we’re calling you. Along with Bea, Bixy and Bea-nut.
Your full name is Beatrix Anne Elbert.

You were born in the early hours of Oct. 4, 2018, in New York.
Like …

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Guest Opinion: Questions to ask in an exit plan

Exit planning can be a challenging but extremely rewarding endeavor. Shifting from a growth “day to day” mindset toward one where my clients look beyond today can be quite challenging.  However, taking time to reflect …