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Gov. Kim Reynolds appointed Barb Kniff, owner and CEO of KLK Construction, to serve as the new chair of the Iowa Telecommunications and Technology Commision, the Iowa Communications Network announced. Kniff’s appointment is effective May 1. …

Host: Dubuque Women’s Leadership Network
About: An inspirational event showcases how successful women in the community have accomplished their goals. The cost to attend is $10 for members and $15 for nonmembers. 
When: 5-6:30 p.m.…

By Corridor Business Journal staff

As the child care crisis deepens in Iowa, Waypoint Services has found a way to help employers recruit and retain workers with children, as well as show appreciation for the support …

Cedar Rapids Gazette: A historic preservation specialist has been tapped to lead the Czech Village New Bohemia Main Street District, according to the organization’s board of directors and executive committee. Abby Huff was named the …

Ames Tribune: After a national recruitment, Sheila Schofer was named the new director of the Ames Public Library by the board of trustees. Schofer, an Iowa native, has worked for the Brooklyn, N.Y., library system …

Mason City Globe Gazette: Staci Ackerson of Shankland Insurance in Charles City recently received the 2019 Neal Smith Entrepreneur of the Year Award, presented Feb. 26 in Des Moines. The award honors an Iowa entrepreneur …

Olympic gold medal gymnast Kerri Strug will appear at the Central Iowa Business Conference in Urbandale Sept. 19. She joins a lineup that already included Daymond John of  ABC’s “Shark Tank.” Strug is known for …

Eight Quad City community leaders recently were named 2019 ATHENA and Male Champion of Change Award finalists by Women Lead Change.

The ATHENA Award is presented to an individual who demonstrates excellence, creativity and initiative …