Appoint Kelly to Eight Circuit
By Jennifer Smith / Guest Editorial
If appointed, Jane Kelly would be the first woman to join the Eighth Circuit since 1994, the first Iowa...
It’s not about you, it’s about the customer
By Lynn Manternach/Consulting
You know it’s all about the customers, right? So why is your marketing still all about you?
People care about themselves more than anything else. Unfortunately,...
It’s not about you, it’s about the customer
By Lynn Manternach/Consulting
You know it’s all about the customers, right? So why is your marketing still all about you?
People care about themselves more than anything else. Unfortunately,...
Six steps to tune your personal performance
By John Langhorne/Consulting
January is over, so much for all those New Year’s resolutions, except those you didn’t tell anyone about, more about that later. Consider the following key...
Why a casino is bad for Linn County business
By Scott Stines / Guest Editorial
Linn County residents vote March 5 on a proposed private casino. Residents have defeated two previous gambling initiatives during...
It’s time Linn County
By Steve Gray and Drew Skogman / Guest Editorial
On March 5, we will have the opportunity to vote on giving permission to the Cedar...
Rising costs remain a health-care concern
By Tim Charles / Health Care CEO
Employers are challenged to implement strategies and look for opportunities to play a significant role in reducing the...
Have a plan for retirement
By Tim Hawkins
If you want to retire with confidence, you need to have and follow a plan. Today, I’m going to share with you some advice so...
Scholarships crucial educating future leaders
By Lynette L. Marshall / Guest Editorial
Rachel Revelez is the first person in her family to attend college. As a young girl, the West...
Mastering the four pillars of effective mentoring
By Gale Mote/Consulting
An extremely effective way to develop professional skills is to find a mentor who can coach and guide you in those areas where you want...