By Lisa Robb What has gone up more during the pandemic ― your weight or your confidence? The New York Times reported a study that showed people gained an average of about 2 pounds per month during the pandemic. Weight Read more…
By Emily Barske, Business Record editor When I told friends and colleagues that my sister – Elizabeth (Barske) McLain – was going to swim the English Channel, a lot of them responded with disbelief or awe. But I, for one, Read more…
Editor’s note: This is part one of a two-part series on mutual aid organizations in Iowa produced by the Business Record in conjunction with our Fearless initiative, which focuses on women and gender topics with an intersectional approach. While mutual Read more…
KNOW YOUR WORTH: FEARLESS STORIES AT WORK, BY Lynh Nguyen Patterson knows how to talk teeth. And she knows how to make you care. That’s her job as government relations manager at Delta Dental of Iowa, a nonprofit insurance company. Read more…
By Emily Blobaum, Fearless editor Editor’s note: This is part two of a two-part series on mutual aid organizations in Iowa produced by the Business Record in conjunction with our Fearless initiative, which focuses on women and gender topics with Read more…
By Drew McLellan When I held my infant daughter Kelsey for the first time, I distinctly remember pressing my lips to her forehead and thinking, “I will protect you forever.” I had never done this parenting thing before, and it Read more…
By Erik Dominguez On May 14, when I was recognized with the Inspiring Advocate for Women Award at the Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa’s Inspiring Women of Iowa event, I walked up to the stage with a thought I couldn’t Read more…
By Emily Blobaum, Fearless editor Editor’s note: This article is a continuation of the Business Record’s 2021 women’s and gender survey results. We recognize that there are many opinions and ideas around this topic, but for the purpose of this story, Read more…
By Courtney Reyes, One Iowa executive director June always rushes in with rainbows and LGBTQ folks on panels. The One Iowa team is full force in training more people than ever. This influx in June is welcome, but we know Read more…
KNOW YOUR WORTH: FEARLESS STORIES AT WORK, BY Romonda D. Belcher doesn’t know how she stumbled across her dream to become a judge — only that the calling came early. “I didn’t know anything about law school or that I Read more…