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How a dream for a conference for Black women in DM continues on

LadyLike DSM co-founders Lindsey White and Deidre DeJear in 2022. Contributed photo.

As Lindsey White stepped to the podium to give opening remarks at the 2022 LadyLike Summit, she took a deep breath and looked …

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2022 Women of Influence

The Business Record’s Women of Influence awards celebrate the work of Central Iowa women who have made a difference. They’ve devoted their lives to doing things most wouldn’t and to making an impact. They’ve spent …

MOIsson Alliance for Women to host leadership workshop

To celebrate its 10th anniversary, MOIsson Alliance for Women, in partnership with Zeal women’s networking group, is hosting a half-day leadership workshop for Central Iowa women.

“Unapologetically Bold” will be held on the Blue Compass …

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Taking Up Space event to focus on empowering Iowa women in business

Registration for a free April 27 event geared toward empowering Iowa women in business is open.

Organized in part by Abi Reiland, senior associate at Jones Lang LaSalle, “Taking Up Space” will feature a panel …

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Women in Agriculture Day reception to be held March 23

Gov. Kim Reynolds will be signing a proclamation declaring March 23 as “Women in Agriculture Day in Iowa.” This marks the fourth year that Stine Seed Co. has partnered with the Iowa FFA Foundation, the …

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Iowa Womens’ Hall of Fame now accepting nominations

The Iowa Commission on the Status of Women is now accepting nominations for the 2023 Iowa Women’s Hall of Fame. Since 1975, the award has honored contemporary and historical Iowa women who are making or …

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WDM Mentoring for Women event announced

The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce has announced the keynote speaker and mentors for its sixth annual Mentoring for Women Conference, in partnership with the Clive Chamber of Commerce. The event will take place …

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Iowa Business and Professional Women Foundation accepting scholarship applications

The Iowa Business and Professional Women Foundation is accepting applications for educational scholarships for the 2023-24 academic year. Four $1,000 scholarships will be available to nontraditional students who are already in the workplace and want …

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YWRC announces 2023 Louise Rosenfield Noun award recipients

The Young Women’s Resource Center announced that the recipients of the Louise Rosenfield Noun Impact, Purpose and Visionary awards are Shannissy Catron, Maria Volante and Dawn Martinez Oropeza, respectively. The awards honor women who have …

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