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For women in countries that offer several weeks or months of paid maternity leave, it can be unfathomable to think about returning to work only a week or even days after giving birth. But for …

Companies hiring for technical positions often slip language into their job postings that appeals to men. They say they’re looking for “ninjas,” who seek to “obliterate competition,” and are capable of “dominating.” By now, these …

Leaving his mark
Copyright lawyer protects music industry, Raygun, burlesque dancers

Focus: Arts & Entertainment

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Greater Des Moines middle and high school students are gaining an education in commercial real estate, thanks to a couple of programs involving CREW Iowa.

The inaugural program kicked off last year and involved a …

In honor of a 50-year partnership between Callanan Middle School and American Enterprise Group Inc., the Des Moines-based insurer will host a picnic lunch for students on Friday. Several executives and leaders from AEG will …

Cities’ Young CEOs
It isn’t the most glamorous job, but young local CITY LEADERS are called to it

Focus: Municipal Governments

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Iowa Campus Compact recently recognized education leaders, students and alumni for their work in building community-campus partnerships and community service programs. Among the honorees was Carrie Romo, a 2006 alumna of Central College who is …

Host: The Dostal House
About: Have a big idea swimming around in your beautiful mind that you just need to hash out with someone, to get their opinion? Struggling through a tough spot at the …

Host: Women’s Leadership Network – Dubuque
About: Join members of the Women’s Leadership Network for an afternoon of golf. Ticket sales from the event benefit the group.
When: 12:30 p.m.
Where: Lacoma Golf Club, 8080 …

IOWA

Nancy Hill Cobb, professor of music, composition and theory at the University of Northern Iowa, is this year’s recipient of the American Association of University Women-Iowa Chapter Distinguished Faculty Award. The award recognizes women …