I’ve always believed as a physical therapist, I need to set a good example for my patients. I’ve always been active. I’ve gone to the Y, lifted weights, swam. I swam competitively in Masters for a long time. I had Read more…
My mom was a research chemist, so she traveled a lot. She developed new formulations and would then go oversee them being implemented into production. So I kind of saw a career as a chemist as a traveling position – Read more…
Three years ago, the Business Record launched the Fearless initiative with a goal to empower Iowa women to succeed in work and life through our articles, stories and community events. At its core, Fearless aims to amplify the perspectives, stories Read more…
Sign up to join us Nov. 1 To celebrate Fearless, the Business Record’s initiative to empower Iowa women to succeed in work and life, a lineup of inspiring women will share their stories of fearlessness and courage. Learn a little Read more…
Having the courage to take a risk is a privilege – because in order to take big risks in work and in life, people first need their essential needs met and then often need some practice taking smaller risks, speakers Read more…
When I was a child, my English professor aunt and my book-loving mom gave my sister and me their own set of Nancy Drew mysteries. As we turned the dog-eared pages of these books, we were mesmerized by Nancy’s ability Read more…
The first woman to publicly accuse former U.S. national team doctor Larry Nassar of sexual abuse is the Chrysalis Foundation’s 2023 ‘Inspired’ keynote speaker. Almost six years later, she is still leading armies of survivors. Rachael Denhollander, a lawyer, former Read more…
Katie Shawver joined the Knoxville Municipal Airport as its manager six months ago, but her experience with aviation and flying began 20 years ago. Growing up in Las Vegas, she was fascinated by Thunderbirds air shows and trained to be a pilot Read more…
Iowa’s law requiring representation of women in government is in jeopardy, and advocates say that ditching its nearly four-decades-old provisions would be a mistake. The state started in the 1980s requiring that appointments to state boards and commissions result in Read more…
On Sept. 10, Connie Wimer, founder and chairman of Business Publications Corp., the parent company of the Business Record, went skydiving to support Above + Beyond Cancer. Over the past month, 18 Central Iowa leaders in business, health, philanthropy, government Read more…