Opinion
Penny for your thoughts with State Treasurer Roby Smith
Where does 007 invest his money? In a bond market. I can hear the groans around the office and at home as I sit here and write my first column. As a dad and Iowa’s state treasurer, naturally, opening it…
It’s not about you, it’s about the customer
By Lynn Manternach/Consulting You know it’s all about the customers, right? So why is your marketing…
Six steps to tune your personal performance
By John Langhorne/Consulting January is over, so much for all those New Year’s resolutions, except those you…
Why a casino is bad for Linn County business
By Scott Stines / Guest Editorial Linn County residents vote March 5 on a proposed…
It’s time Linn County
By Steve Gray and Drew Skogman / Guest Editorial On March 5, we will have…
Rising costs remain a health-care concern
By Tim Charles / Health Care CEO Employers are challenged to implement strategies and look…
Have a plan for retirement
By Tim Hawkins If you want to retire with confidence, you need to have and follow…
Scholarships crucial educating future leaders
By Lynette L. Marshall / Guest Editorial Rachel Revelez is the first person in her…
Mastering the four pillars of effective mentoring
By Gale Mote/Consulting An extremely effective way to develop professional skills is to find a mentor who…
How the SBA serves underserved communities
By Patricia Brown-Dixon / Guest Editorial Each January, we honor the life and legacy of…
Your brand is your most valuable asset
By Lynn Manternach/Consulting Does your company have a brand champion? Typically a brand champion is…
Navigating the changing social landscape
By John Langhorne/Consulting When historians review the social changes in the United State at this…
Mental health service funding a priority
By Dan Strellner / Guest Editorial The recent tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in…
Pitfalls for retirement savings, investments
By Tim Hawkins/Consulting My name is Tim Hawkins, founder and CEO of Hawkins Wealth Management.…
Mason: stay the course
Guest Editorial By Tim Terry Observing Gov. Terry Branstad, and his surrogate, State Board of…
How to make a winning impression in seven seconds
By Greg Dardis/Consulting We form an impression of someone within seven seconds of meeting. During…