Opinion
Families gain long-term tax relief under OBBB
Families have plenty to celebrate as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) introduces several favorable tax provisions designed to deliver tax savings for years to come. One of the biggest wins? The child tax credit (CTC) is getting a…
Here’s why an insurance declaration page matters
An insurance declaration page, also known as a “dec page,” summarizes the insurance coverage provided…
What is the REAL value of public relations?
The value of public relations can be hard to grasp, especially in this data-driven world.…
Welcome Barbara Wilson
We are excited to welcome Barbara Wilson as the University of Iowa’s 22nd president. By…
Your role in normalizing change
Well, that’s different. It must be bad. Well, that’s different. I wonder what that’s…
Look no further than inside yourself for career fulfillment
Having a satisfying career is a continuing process of checking in and being self-aware. A…
Elevate: 2013-present and still going strong
Eight years ago, a group of Iowa business leaders sat at the Association of Business…
The economy is cooking
Just think how strong the economy would be if employers could find all of the…
In-person or remote? How to answer the question
Offices and meetings are not the only thing that moved online during the pandemic. So…
Hiring manager responsiveness makes or breaks talent attraction
Over 40 years of talent attraction, I have experienced hiring managers who were very responsive…
Iowa manufacturers expect continued growth over the next quarter
Iowa manufacturers continue to have a positive outlook on the state’s economy and expect increased…
Transportation HUB USA
One of the Corridor’s most promising industry clusters is transportation and logistics. The newly approved…
Revitalizing global economies starts at home
Revitalizing global economies starts at home Recently, more than 100 policymakers and economic development leaders…
Is regionalism dead?
The Greater Des Moines region has its act together (See the related guest opinion). We…
3 guiding principles to wholehearted leadership
In times of change, people naturally look to leaders to chart the course forward. That…
Be a good human…and board member
As the world begins to get back to “normal,” many of us are thinking about…