Chelsea Keenan Priest's stories
How Iowa’s workforce, location and infrastructure keep manufacturers coming
Manufacturing accounts for 17% of Iowa’s gross domestic product, contributing $35 billion annually to its economy and making it the state’s largest industry, according to the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA). The state’s central location, skilled workforce and network of…
MercyOne heart pump program extends and improves patients’ lives
When Michael Griffin lived with severe heart failure, everyday activities like walking across a room…
Why more Iowa business owners are turning to ESOPs
For many business owners, retirement is not just a financial decision — it’s a personal…
Iowa business leaders redefine retirement: From full stop to gradual transition
Every day, 10,000 baby boomers turn 65 — according to the Georgetown University Center for…
Vermeer, Sukup cultivate access to health care for rural employees
Nearly 40% of Iowa’s 3 million people live in a rural area, according to the…
How burnout quietly drains company budgets, according to the experts
Over the course of one year, employee burnout can cost a company anywhere between $4,000…
IOWA 500: Meet Angela Walker Franklin, president of Des Moines University
This profile was originally published in the Corridor Media Group’s inaugural IOWA 500 magazine, which features…
Orthopedic boom: Eastern Iowa’s aging population drives surge in demand for care
As Iowa’s population ages and the last of the Baby Boomers reach 65 years old,…
This local pharmacy works with businesses to reduce health care costs, improve transparency
As the cost of employee-sponsored health plans continue to rise each year, an Iowa pharmacy…
