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Opinion: Iowa’s flat tax ushers in a new era — it’s time to cut unemployment taxes

This year, Iowa taxpayers will benefit from the 3.8% flat income tax rate. The transition from a high multi-rate progressive tax to a low flat tax will not only allow taxpayers to keep more of their earned income, but it…

Why I chose Iowa

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Visual storytelling has stronger effect

By Lynn Manternach / Guest Editorial Visual storytelling has been with us since the days…

The power of advocacy

By Regenia Bailey / Guest Editorial Nonprofit organizations play important roles in communities as experts…

Are they independent contractors or employees?

By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial Need help with some aspects of your small business,…

Prevention worth more than the cure

By Dr. James A. Merchant As health care and health insurance costs have risen sharply…

From football field to boardroom

By Greg Dardis / Guest Editorial The story of how Steven Montgomery Jr. made his…

Rock your brand with research

By Lynn Manternach / Guest Editorial Building a strong brand requires making strong connections with…

Boosting engagement, making decisions

By John Langhorne / Guest Editorial The Gallup organization is perhaps the premier survey research…

On motivation and attitude

“Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference” – Winston Churchill People often…

Best practices for working with board committees

By Regenia Bailey / Guest Editorial Unless its bylaws or articles prohibit or limit their…

Information for all small businesses

By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial Have you ever been to the SCORE website at…

The real meaning of influence

By Greg Dardis / Guest Editorial Did you know the word “influence” has an astrological…

Brand determined by customers

By Lynn Manternach / Guest Editorial When it comes to your company’s brand, have you…

Preparation key to landing Super Bowl

By Greg Dardis / Guest Columnist Minneapolis was considered the underdog when it went up…

Re-imagining school and work

  By Mary Ellen Maske | Guest Editorial When the comprehensive high school was created…

The benefits of a brand new style

By Lynn Manternach / Guest Editorial What is it about marketers that makes them want…