By Emily Kestel, Fearless editor A bill that would license and regulate certified professional midwives unanimously passed out of an Iowa House subcommittee last week. House Study Bill 80 was introduced by Rep. Bobby Kaufmann, R-Wilton, who has long advocated for Read more…
By Ashlee Vieregger, senior lead adviser, Foster Group and Brittany Heard, lead adviser, Foster Group Editor’s note: This is the first of a four-part guest commentary series from Foster Group that aims to provide insight into navigating your financial health, Read more…
Story and photos Emily Kestel, Fearless editor Age: 27 Hometown: Shawnee, Kan. Education: Drake University, bachelor’s in painting and graphic design Family: Husband, Gooi Hobbies: Planning, reading Rest assured that when you walk into the new Reading in Public bookstore Read more…
Fewer than two-thirds of county and municipal boards are gender-balanced By Emily Kestel, Fearless editor For more than 10 years, Iowa law has required all state, county and municipal boards and commissions to be gender-balanced. It’s the only state to Read more…
By Suzanna de Baca, president and CEO, Business Publications Corp. “When we speak we are afraid our words will not be heard nor welcomed. But when we are silent we are still heard, so it is better to speak.” Audre Read more…
By Emily Kestel, Fearless editor Age: 32 Hometown: Clive Family: Husband, Ra Shaan; children Bishop, age 3, and Jaira, 5 months Education: University of Northwestern-St. Paul – bachelor’s in electronic media communications Hobbies: Shopping, watching reality TV Contact: long.jodi@healthybirthday.org Three Read more…
Editor’s note: To usher in the new year, we asked more than a dozen women who live across the state to write about their hopes, dreams, and things to keep in mind for women’s advancement and gender equity. Read the full Read more…
Editor’s note: To usher in the new year, we asked more than a dozen women who live across the state to write about their hopes, dreams, and things to keep in mind for women’s advancement and gender equity. Read the full Read more…
Editor’s note: To usher in the new year, we asked more than a dozen women who live across the state to write about their hopes, dreams, and things to keep in mind for women’s advancement and gender equity. Read the full Read more…
Editor’s note: To usher in the new year, we asked more than a dozen women who live across the state to write about their hopes, dreams, and things to keep in mind for women’s advancement and gender equity. Read the full Read more…