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NOTEBOOK: Russell makes the leap from wine enthusiast to winery co-ownership

Delta Dental of Iowa CEO Jeff Russell has partnered with a longtime friend to launch an Oregon winery — Catalyst Ridge Wines — with the idea of bringing some of the best of the Willamette …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Gen Z and millennials are leading a ‘Great Reshuffle’

This point in the period of recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic is increasingly being referred to as the “Great Resignation,” to characterize the labor shortages facing many industries. But LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky frames this …

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NOTEBOOK- ONE GOOD READ: Grocery store owner predicts food prices will continue rising

BY KATHY A. BOLTEN:If you’ve been to the grocery store lately, you are acutely aware of the rising food prices. According to John Catsimatidis, a New York grocery store owner, prices are only going to …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Index funds revolutionized finance — but at what cost?

Index funds have become such a ubiquitous tool for investors that it’s easy to forget that they’re a relative newcomer on the financial scene. Here’s a good summary — a good read in itself — …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Why gas stations don’t make money from gas sales

The price of a gallon of gas is on the rise, but it’s not the owners of fuel stations who are profiting from the increase, writes Zachary Crockett for the Hustle. Most gas stations barely turn …

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NOTEBOOK: Delta Vision’s inaugural OneSight event brings focus on free eye care to Iowa

Vision exams and glasses are necessities for many people, but a number of Iowans don’t have the financial means or ability to travel to have their eyes examined. In more instances than you might imagine, …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Open offices failed. These are 6 essentials to make sure the next office doesn’t.

An open office layout was meant to boost socialization in the workplace, but its downfall was that it was the only type of space available. Now, mid-pandemic when workers are returning to the office after …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Millennials become creative to make homeownership a reality

More and more millennials are being creative about homeownership, with more unmarried millennials pooling their resources to turn what may otherwise seem like a fantasy into an achievable goal. With more millennials getting married later …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Nationwide, Food Bank of Iowa collaborate in TikTok-style video to promote volunteering

It’s Friday, so we thought we’d go out on a fun note today with a video collaboration between Nationwide and the Food Bank of Iowa. In the video, set to the country music artist Walker …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Offices’ biggest advantage

The debate about offices — that is, returning to an office versus continuing to work remotely — isn’t always really a debate about offices, writes Derek Thompson of the Atlantic. “In many cases, it’s a …