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Opinion: Will Iowa businesses speak up before we lose our future workforce?

Iowa made national news in February when Governor Kim Reynolds signed into law a bill that struck gender identity from the state’s civil rights law, making Iowa the first state to remove civil rights from a previously protected class. So…

Ways to resolve business disputes

Important CID money

Accepting college financial aid 

The media’s role in cultural change

By Joe Sheller / Guest Editorial Great shifts in our culture are, I think, a…

Supporting our veterans

By Maggie Mowery / Guest Editorial The Fourth of July holiday was a chance for…

Consumer research: Buy or DIY?

By Lynn Manternach / Guest Editorial We’re all trying to figure out how to align…

Encouraging board meeting attendance

By Regenia Bailey / Guest Editorial Summer, beautiful summer. With vacations, family activities and seasonal…

Exploring the value of executive wisdom

By John Langhorne / Guest Editorial The nature of wisdom is equal parts philosophical and…

Enhance your efficiency through education

By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial Efficiency is the key to maximizing small business profitability,…

Leveraging the power of purpose

By Gale Mote / Guest Editorial Managers and team leaders frequently ask me, “How do…

Networking tips from a Hollywood legend

By Greg Dardis / Guest Editorial When Brian Grazer accounts for his success as an…

Knocking down the Iowa Straw Poll

By Joe Sheller / Guest Editorial You might have missed it, but there was recently…

Do your employees love your brand?

By Lynn Manternach / Guest Editorial We all want our customers to love our organization’s…

Be an ambassador for your organization

By Regenia Bailey / Guest Editorial I recently spoke at a monthly meeting of the…

Positioning your message for success

By Nancy Garberson / Guest Editorial Segmentation, targeting and positioning – known by many marketers…

Find accounting help you can count on

By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial There are many responsibilities that come with being a…

Great managers ask great questions

By Gale Mote / Guest Editorial I am often asked, “What are the most important…

3 public-speaking secrets from Joel Osteen

By Greg Dardis / Guest Editorial Being a talented public speaker can earn you a…