Opinion

Take control of education costs, taxes, with ISave 529
What’s the ISave 529 plan’s favorite motivational quote? “The best way to predict your future is to invest in it!” OK, OK, I know that’s a bit corny, and while we’re not quite to planting season, tax time is getting…
Starting a business? Remember, your time is valuable
By Brenda LaMarche / Guest Column Eight years ago, I started my business. It was…
Is the open office format bad?
By Jen Neumann / Guest Column No, but your culture might not be right for…
Six ways to change your workplace by saying thanks
By Greg Dardis / Guest Column Every day I work with words, helping clients articulate…
Big data and the future of VA Health Care
By Judith Johnson-Mekota / Guest Column As director of a VA Health Care System, I’m…
Six benefits of private equity investment
By Scott Bushkie / Guest Column Private equity gets a bad rap. There’s this view…
Effective public relations requires planning
By Betsy McCloskey / Guest Column Public relations planning can be a beast to tackle,…
Engaging in productive conflict – it’s your choice
By Gale Mote / Guest Column Generating innovative ideas and solutions to the challenges and…
Debates help Iowa voters see beyond attack ads
By Joe Sheller / Media Column I am a fan of election year political debates…
How Twitter can benefit your business
By Sherry Bonelli / Guest Column Nearly one-third of the world uses social networks regularly.…
Why Jeff Bezos cares so much about writing
By Greg Dardis / Guest Column I try to learn from the best minds, and…
Make a good impression by avoiding these 7 handshakes
By Stacey Hanke / Guest Column Have you ever wondered what your handshake says about…
Partnering strengthens community hospitals
By Sean Williams / Guest Editorial With a few exceptions, the hospitals in Iowa are…
Your personal brand can boost your business brand
By Lynn Manternach / Guest Column Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a CEO, an entry-level employee…
Five trends reshaping politics & media in 2018
By Joe Sheller / Media Column A half-page advertisement appeared in the Sept. 13 edition…
Stay vigilant to avoid premises liability
By Jonathan Schmidt / Guest Column Personal injuries can arise in a wide variety of…

