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Guest Opinion: The importance of follow-through

BY BRIANNE SANCHEZ | Community relations manager, Des Moines University
It was New Year’s weekend, and my social media feed was full of lovely, bright, motivational mantras. But one in particular irked me: a declaration…
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The Elbert Files: Understanding Terry Branstad

Mike Chapman’s authorized biography of Terry Branstad includes significant insights into the Republican governor’s conservative philosophy and remarkable durability.

“Iowa’s Record Setting Governor: The Terry Branstad Story” traces Branstad’s conservative roots to his junior year …

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Guest Opinion: Iowa’s 21st-century workforce: A formula for success

BY BARRY BUTLER Executive vice president and provost, University of Iowa

BY GEORGINA DODGE Chief diversity officer and associate vice president, University of Iowa

The demographics of Iowa, along with those of the country and …

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Guest Opinion: Mentoring is a gift worth giving

BY JANA RIEKER | Public relations and communications director, Trilix   If you’ve ever made the statement “This wouldn’t have been possible without the help of …,” then you have been blessed with a mentor.…
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The Elbert Files: A presidential death curse?

Eight U.S. presidents have died in office, beginning with William Henry Harrison in 1841 and ending with John F. Kennedy in 1963. Four, including Kennedy, were assassinated; the other four, including Harrison, died of natural …

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Guest Opinion: Live an ‘attitude of gratitude’

BY BRIANNE FITZGERALD Marketing and communications director, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa


I recently attended a couple of conferences where I was fortunate enough to share ideas and learn from nonprofit leaders from…
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The Elbert Files: Craig family cat tales

When it comes to cats, our household is, I admit, a bit eccentric.

The family fur ball gene can be traced back to Knox and Frances Craig, the parents of my wife, Amy.  

Some …

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Guest Opinion: What’s your 2016 theme?

BY CHRISTI HEGSTAD | President, MAP Professional Development

A decade or so ago, I had “one of those weeks”: a crashed computer, ill children, a new business to get off the ground, several deadlines approaching…
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The Elbert Files: Schools don’t share tax gain

“Can you believe it?” said a voice from behind as I left the downtown library and headed west on Grand Avenue. It was my old friend K.C.

“Believe what?” I said. “If you mean the …

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Guest Opinion: Hope for the holidays

BY JESSICA MALDONADO | Public affairs manager, PolicyWorks LLC


As the holiday season is in full force, leave it to a toddler to bring me back to reality.

While I drive my 3-year-old son to…
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