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Iowa City’s literary mission endures
Paul Engle, the late poet and arts entrepreneur who led the Iowa Writers’ Workshop and co-founded the University of Iowa’s International Writing Program, once said, “If you are reading poetry to each other, you are not fighting each other.” In…
Fifth Estate: Our medium market
You may have heard that we are considered a “medium market” for our local media.…
Preparing for the latest data regulatory wave
When you think of all the things it takes to run your business and all…
Understanding the total cost of college
Before embarking on one of the most expensive journeys of a lifetime, your student should…
Retention requires attention
When your organization has a goal, does it create a plan to meet that goal?…
Addressing FUD and anger in the workplace
Fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD) have a direct influence on behavior. Many businesses are currently…
Iowa Insurance Division launches SmartHER Money
As your state government agency, the Insurance Division is here to help provide financial literacy…
Understanding employees can make or break your organization
Even in the last two years, so much has changed and continues to evolve with…
FFA cultivates future leaders
Fair season in Iowa brings generations together to celebrate the hard work of those involved…
Using fear as fuel in your communication
Traditional public speaking training has failed. I recently spoke with a potential client who wanted…
Making the right match
This is regarding the July 26 column in the CBJ referencing a recent survey from…
Banking on small transaction marketing
When it comes to media savviness, we can all learn a thing or two from…
Alliant Energy helps to rebuild derecho-impacted communities, ensures reliable and resilient service
At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build strong communities. That purpose…
Great brands lead with their values
We have a saying around here: Your brand is what people say about you (or…
Insurance contract deadlines for derecho damage
As the anniversary nears of the devastating derecho that hit Iowa on Aug.10, 2020, the…
What organizational structure is the best choice for my business?
Deciding to start your own business is an exciting and momentous time in anyone’s life.…