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Opinion: Talk is cheap – and Iowans are paying with their lives

There are a number of variations on the colloquialism of “talk is cheap.”  Unfortunately, this phrase characterizes what our state government has done to...
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Letter to the editor: End this damaging trade war

Next year our great country will celebrate its 250th anniversary, a monumental milestone in  American history. President Donald Trump has called for a year...

Opinion: Prospect Meadows drives home economic impact

$14.9 million. That’s the amount of money Prospect Meadows brought to our region just last year in new spending, according to a recent third-party...
Startups, workforce

From crisis to catalyst: Post-COVID strategies for a resilient workforce

“Infinite-minded leaders understand that ‘best’ is not a permanent state. Instead, they strive to be ‘better.’ ‘Better’ suggests a journey of constant improvement and...
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Take control of education costs, taxes, with ISave 529

What’s the ISave 529 plan’s favorite motivational quote? “The best way to predict your future is to invest in it!” OK, OK, I know that’s...
Young professionals

Opinion: Will Iowa businesses speak up before we lose our future workforce?

Iowa made national news in February when Governor Kim Reynolds signed into law a bill that struck gender identity from the state’s civil rights...
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Opinion: Iowa’s flat tax ushers in a new era — it’s time to cut...

This year, Iowa taxpayers will benefit from the 3.8% flat income tax rate. The transition from a high multi-rate progressive tax to a low...

The power of purpose-driven marketing

Your company or organization is more than a name and annual revenue. Your mission is more than a statement. Your values are more than...
Google

Content marketing in the age of AI Overviews

When Google introduced its AI Overview feature in May 2024, those of us in the digital marketing and SEO spaces knew it signaled a...
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Year-end financial goals: small steps, big impact

“The two most powerful warriors are patience and time.” This quote by Leo Tolstoy reminds people to view time as a precious commodity and treat...

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