It’s still dark outside when women from the Beacon retrieve bicycles parked at the front of the building or set out for the bus stop, ready to pedal or ride to their jobs that morning and, hopefully, into new lives. The staff at the Beacon sees the effects of complex Read more…
(Editor’s note: Rachael Denhollander, 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. As part of Fearless’ coverage of Denhollander’s Nov. 13 visit to Central Iowa, I interviewed two Iowa women whose jobs involve making Read more…
By Nicole Grundmeier My friend witnessed a near-drowning on June 6 at Holiday Aquatic Center in West Des Moines. She watched a mother drop off three children: a boy who looked to be maybe 13, and two little girls, approximately ages 6 and 2. The teenager did the best he Read more…
By Nicole Grundmeier How is your employer or your business adapting to potential changes regarding abortion law in Iowa? I would like to hear from you as soon as possible. Please email me: nicolegrundmeier@bpcdm.com. While the Business Record is apolitical, we report on governmental decisions that affect business. Through our Fearless initiative, Read more…
By Rachel Manuel Bruns While we see regular news coverage about challenges accessing maternal health care in Iowa and the related racial disparities, I rarely see the mention of higher cesarean rates as a relevant factor in these disparities. April is Cesarean Awareness Month and April 11-17 is Black Maternal Read more…
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 its passing. Kaufmann introduced an identical bill in 2021, where 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 days after giving birth to her daughter, Jaira, in July Read more…
By Emily Kestel, Fearless editor Editor’s note: While the Business Record is apolitical, we report on governmental decisions that affect business. Through our Fearless initiative, we believe it’s imperative to talk about policy related to gender and family issues. This story will be updated as more information about employers’ policies Read more…
By Emily Kestel, Fearless editor One year ago, vaccinations against COVID-19 were just becoming widely available. Health care workers were optimistic that the public would largely accept the vaccine and the light at the end of the tunnel was nearing. Close to 500,000 Americans had died from COVID-19 – 5,000 Read more…
As told to Emily Kestel Angie Chaplin is the founder and owner of Mindful Leadership, a consulting practice that works to build leadership capacity in individuals, groups, teams and companies. Chaplin started her business following a decadelong battle with alcohol addiction. The following story has been formatted to be entirely Read more…