By Carrie Clogg, foundation director, Businessolver In recent years, the share of U.S. charitable giving directed to organizations serving women and girls has surpassed 2% for the first time, totaling over $11 billion annually. This milestone reflects a broader shift: Women are not only increasing their financial contributions but also Read more…
It’s that time of the year again! We are conducting our annual survey on status of gender equity in Iowa. While nonscientific, the results illustrate current opinions and experiences that women have across Iowa in and outside of work. The results also help to inform us on what topics Fearless Read more…
Five years ago, the Business Record launched Fearless. Our goal is simple: We want to empower Iowa women to succeed in work and life. Through our weekly e-newsletter, ongoing print features and events, we have worked to live up to our mission. We’ve told countless stories that have both inspired Read more…
As told to Macey Shofroth | Photo by Duane Tinkey Shanna Sieck and her husband, Curtis, decided she’d stay home with their children after they were born. Her role of caregiver took on a whole new meaning when her middle son, Mason, was diagnosed with Gardner Syndrome at age 2. Read more…
As told to Macey Shofroth | Photo by Duane Tinkey When Jennifer Garside’s husband looked out their window the afternoon of May 21, 2024, there was barely enough wind to move the leaves. But just two blocks over, in their town of Greenfield, Iowa, an EF-4 tornado tore a destructive Read more…
As told to Macey Shofroth | Photo by Duane Tinkey Aime Wichtendahl made history when she was elected to the Hiawatha City Council and became the first openly transgender elected official in Iowa in 2015. She made history again when she was elected to the Iowa House of Representatives and Read more…
Back in July, my friend Brianne Sanchez reached out to me with an opportunity. She had planned to take part in a Habitat for Humanity Build in September, but work obligations meant she could no longer participate. She wondered if I’d like to take her place within the all-women team. Read more…
Patricia Barbee has worked with children her entire career, but she noticed a dearth of services for middle school-aged kids when she began substitute teaching for Des Moines Public Schools. “Elementary school programs get funding, high school programs get funding. Middle school is like the land of the lost. Who cares Read more…
By Quinlan Riser In 2004, my family moved to Colorado Springs, Colo. My mother, Tina, had been commuting 3 hours a day through Seattle traffic to reach her banking job in the city center. She would usually make it home around 7:30 p.m., just in time to prepare dinner and Read more…
By Kate Hayden At some point in January 2020, I could tell my body was struggling. I knew how to listen. By then, it had been 12 years since I was diagnosed with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), and I was long past the carousel of medications and strict routines Read more…