Two-plus years after agreeing to temporarily fill the University of Iowa provost void Barry Butler left by assuming the presidency at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Sue Curry is moving on — although she’s not moving far. Cedar Rapids Gazette

The 712 Initiative recently became a staff of five, with the addition of a director of redevelopment under its wing. Lynn Dittmer, a native of Remsen, was hired to assist with the operation and implementation of redevelopment. Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil

With an entrepreneurial spirit, an MBA from the University of Iowa and a background in the natural products industry, Jane Merten has launched her own brand of organic deodorants.Cedar Rapids Gazette

The Council Bluffs Area Chamber of Commerce used its midyear meeting to mark the graduation of the 31st class of Leadership Council Bluffs. Daily Nonpareil

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The Fortune 500 now includes 33 companies with female CEOs — the highest tally ever recorded. Multiple women have been named to CEO posts at large companies in the past year, including Beth Ford at Land O’Lakes and Corie Barry at Best Buy. CNBC

Women are ascending to the real seat of corporate power — the Fortune 500 boardroom — at a record rate. CNN Business 

More than 19,000 people in Japan have signed a petition to ban office dress codes that force women to wear high heels to work. CNN