Guest column
Three financial investment lessons from the COVID pandemic
As we reflect on the past year, we can identify a few trends that serve as financial lessons for the future.
Letter to the Editor
As the coronavirus crisis continues into 2021 and deadly workplace risks remain, there has never been a more important time to give workers more voice and power.Â
Support needed for college and career exploration
As we recover from COVID-19, Iowa is confronted with many challenges, among them a growing workforce shortage and declines in higher education enrollment.
Customer satisfaction: More than a score
By Linda Kuster | Guest Column
Many organizations track customer satisfaction using indicators such as Net Promoter Score or Customer Satisfaction Score. Why is it important to measure satisfaction?
Consumer connection: Financial wellness
By Sonya Sellmeyer | Guest Column
Financial literacy is being able to understand personal money management skills, such as budgeting, investments, credit and debt.
Iowa farmland values continue strong
By Maurie Cashman | Guest Column
Midwest farmland values increased 6% in 2020 — the largest gain since 2012, according to the Chicago Federal Reserve.
The solar revolution
By Casey Cook | Guest Column
Two keys to an effective solar policy are to engage private capital and to serve the nonprofit sector; including universities, schools, churches and hospitals.
Six facets of human needs that drive business success
In good economic times and bad, some businesses find a path to success while others are forced to board up their windows and doors. What’s the difference between those that soar and those that flounder?