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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…

A bold, new workforce program

Choose a career before choosing a college

What are our audacious regional goals?

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…

Exec evaluation should be clear

By Regenia Bailey / Guest Editorial One of the responsibilities of the board is evaluation…

Respect the home office deduction

By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial When historians compile the list of the greatest innovations…

Leading from a distance

By Gale Mote / Guest Editorial “If you manage people you don’t see, lead a…

Yes, you need a change of scenery

By Greg Dardis / Guest Editorial It’s a well-known anecdote, but it bears repeating: The…

First strategy, then tactics

By Lynn Manternach / Guest Editorial Most marketers want solid strategy behind their marketing and…

Improving literacy gap for a healthy future

By Jean Robillard / Guest Editorial We’ve all been there – at the doctor’s office,…

Don’t take cash flow for granted

By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial Without oil, your car won’t run. Without water, your…

Keys for managing a fast-growing business

By Gale Mote /  Guest Editorial Growth is the goal! Entrepreneurs, joint ventures and new…

A strong culture is a strong brand

By Lynn Manternach / Guest Editorial How would you describe your company’s culture? It’s not…

Relationship between board, chief executive critical to group

By Regenia Bailey / Guest Editorial The relationship between the board and its chief executive…

Basics of an effective management style

By John Langhorne / Guest Editorial It is clear that some management practices are winners…

SCORE an opportunity to volunteer

By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial “Volunteer Week” was celebrated the week of April 6-12.…