By Emily Barske, Business Record Editor I was adamant that I got the answer right, but the teacher counted it as wrong. The stage: middle school social studies class. I had received an A, but I wanted full credit for Read more…
Five takeaways from a recent Fearless panel discussion By Emily Kestel, Fearless editor The ongoing pandemic and economic challenges have had an effect on everyone, but especially women. Experts have indicated that burnout and other mental health challenges will be Read more…
By Emily Kestel, Fearless editor Editor’s note: This is the second and final part of a series on the issue of child care in the state. Part one introduced the current workforce shortage in the child care industry and what’s Read more…
By Emily Kestel, Fearless editor Editor’s note: This is the first installment of a two-part series that looks at issues with child care in Iowa, which experts believe to be a big factor affecting local and national economies. Part one Read more…
By Emily Barske, Business Record editor The idea to convert some in-person maternal and fetal medicine clinics to telehealth visits had been percolating for a while. But it was ultimately a blizzard in February that prompted the team at MercyOne Read more…
By Sarah Bogaards, Business Record staff writer Editor’s note: This is a three-part series that focuses on the closure of birthing units in Iowa, the factors driving the trend and how it is changing maternal health care in Iowa. Part Read more…
Regional models for maternal health care can be successful, but Iowa doctors say an intentional effort is needed to reach the entire state By Sarah Bogaards, Business Record staff writer Editor’s note: This is part three of a three-part series Read more…
By Harwant Khush, research consultant, Tero International “It’s a case of men going, ‘Wow, it can’t get any worse. Quick, let’s put a woman in charge!’” – British comedian Sandi Toksvig The pathways for women’s empowerment, professional success and leadership Read more…
Two communities share the experience of closing their units and how they adapted By Sarah Bogaards, Business Record staff writer Editor’s note: This is part two of a three-part series focusing on the closure of birthing units in Iowa, the Read more…
Article and photos by Emily Kestel, Fearless editor Despite the COVID-19 pandemic’s disparate effect on women’s employment, Dress for Success Des Moines never stopped living out its mission to empower women to achieve economic independence by supplying them with clothing Read more…