Opinion
Opening doors to the future, right here at home
Every day, we ask young people one of life’s biggest questions: What do you want to be when you grow up? For many students, the answer changes as quickly as they discover new interests. At Kirkwood’s Workplace Learning Connection (WLC),…
Fields of opportunities
The state of Iowa doesn’t get national and international attention as much as we would…
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…
Help local media before it’s too late
Contrast these two recent news items: “Google parent company [Alphabet] flexed its digital dominance, reporting…
Another new university president
The hiring of the University of Iowa’s new president, Barbara Wilson, has captured the attention…
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.…
Number of unfilled jobs stays elevated during worker shortage crisis
The biggest issue facing the economy this summer is a shortage of workers returning to…
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…