Opinion
10 years of NewBoCo: Transforming Iowa’s economy through collaboration and cutting-edge tech
At NewBoCo’s tenth anniversary, we are celebrating our successes — and confronting the challenges ahead. Our mission — accelerating world-changing ideas and fostering innovation from Iowa — remains as strong as ever. Entrepreneurship and tech education strengthen local economies and…
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…
Now is the time to focus on your company brand
By Lynn Manternach/Consulting Is this the year you really get serious about building your brand?…
The power of succession
By John Langhorne/Consulting Ruminating about 28 years of consulting with organizations of all types, I…