Opinion
Editorial: Jim Leach was ‘last of a kind’
Over the holiday season, former U.S. Congressman Jim Leach died on Dec. 11 at the age of 82. He was one of the most principled elected officials and leaders in Iowa over the past half century. It is a cliché…
Networking tips for success
By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial Experts agree that networking is a must for every…
Home builders have new requirements
By Marty Stoll / Guest Editorial Home builders have new obligations under the revised mechanic’s…
The unnatural focus on overhead costs in nonprofits
By Regenia Bailey / Guest Editorial We’d never expect our public works departments to routinely…
Public speaking 101: the secret to eye contact
By Greg Dardis / Guest Editorial You’ve seen them all: the dart, the scan, the…
Seven compelling reasons to spend less and save more
By Tim Hawkins / Guest Editorial We can’t control bond yields, stock prices or inflation.…
Gold a precious metal throughout time
By Tom Anderson / Guest Editorial Gold, one of the most precious of metals, has…
The relationship between passion and success
By Gale Mote / Guest Editorial After one of my training sessions this past week,…
Fair, effective tax rates could re-ignite small-business job creation
By Dan Danner / Guest Editorial American small-business owners are rightly proud of their reputation…
Is it time to update your brand?
By Lynn Manternach / Guest Editorial Is your brand working for you? Does it translate…
Dialogue about business plans
By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial In my last article about business plans, I discussed…
Examining attitudes, perceptions and actions
By John Langhorne / Guest Editorial In a recent meeting with a group of people,…
Summer is the season for self improvement
By Greg Dardis / Guest Editorial Have you heard of Stephen Covey’s time-management tool? The…
Fundraising a fundamental board responsibility
By Regenia Bailey / Guest Editorial The question I’m most frequently asked when working with…
Investors need to understand their risk
By Tim Hawkins / Guest Editorial Understanding your risk tolerance is complex, and the standard…
The Affordable Care Act: The Key to Open
By Patricia Brown-Dixon / Guest Editorial There are currently 23 million self-employed entrepreneurs in the…