IOWA

Sara Bearrows, formerly chief deputy treasurer in the Linn County Treasurer’s Office, has been named the county’s new budget director, effective last week. Corridor Business Journal 

Forty-nine years ago, KJ & Kompany salon sharpened their shears for business in Waterloo. Now, the company and owner Angie Lashbrook continue to serve the Cedar Valley from their Cedar Falls location. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier

Things are getting a little sweeter on the east side of Iowa City. At 805 S. First Ave. — a few doors down from Heyn’s Ice Cream — owner Kaitlyn Wright is opening the doors to Butter Custom Bakery. Iowa City Press-Citizen

NATION

The most valuable traits for entrepreneurs are communication skills, self-discipline and personal drive, according to Salesforce’s Small & Medium Business Trends Report. Tampa Bay Business Journal

Procter & Gamble Co. is partnering with the Vinetta Project to create a pipeline for startups led by women. Cincinnati Business Courier

Women are on track to make up a majority of the college-educated labor force this year, marking a historic turning point in gender parity. NPR

Cyberbullying is on the rise across the country, and girls are disproportionately being targeted, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. Associated Press