Opinion
Manufacturing the future: How Kirkwood is adapting higher education to serve industry and students
Manufacturing has long been a cornerstone of Iowa’s economy, and its future success depends on how well we align education with rapidly evolving industry needs. That’s a responsibility we take seriously at Kirkwood Community College. As technologies shift and workforce…
Why big brands are screwing up
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Use buyer personas to understand your customer
By Sherry Bonelli / Guest Column If you think about the last big purchase you…
You can be a person of influence
By Gale Mote / Guest Column Webster’s Dictionary defines influence as “the power or capacity…
Academic medical centers vital to health and economy
By Jean Robillard / Guest Column As the national debate about health care continues, it…
Developing Iowa’s innovation economy
By Eric Engelmann / Guest Column In a recent WalletHub study on the most innovative…
Straight talk from Storm Lake wins Pulitzer Prize
By Joe Sheller / Guest Column In a quick check of the Pulitzer Prize website,…
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By Terri Jensen / Guest Column In the world of technology, our talents are pulled…
Creating a plan to combat fake news
By Brittani Wilson / Guest Column “Obama Signs Executive Order Banning the Pledge of Allegiance”…
How to avoid seller’s remorse
By Scott Bushkie / Guest Column After selling businesses for 18 years, there’s still one…
Reaping the rewards of taking risks
By Greg Dardis / Guest Column As soon as I saw the headline, “To raise…
The board’s financial oversight responsibility
By Regenia Bailey / Guest Column The majority of people on nonprofit boards serve because…
Your community hospital as a resource
By Mike Heinrich / Guest Column For years much has been written about the obesity…
Create a customer experience ‘guarantee’
By Carissa Kruse / Guest Column The desire to connect is at the forefront of…
Digital marketing trends shaping the future
By Sherry Bonelli / Guest Column The digital marketing industry changes minute-by-minute. It’s important that…