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Woodward Printing Services HIRED: Brent Cochems as general manager. Cottingham & Butler HIRED: Jenna L. Woodall as account administrator. HIRED: Sydney J. Decker as associate…
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Cicely Tyson’s new memoir, ‘Just as I Am,’ is a gift
“Just as I Am” by Cicely Tyson; HarperCollins (432 pages, $28.99) “The art of acting is the art of exposing, an emotional unveiling before others,”…
A quiz to reflect on pandemic growth
Throughout the past year we have adjusted old systems and embraced new habits to accommodate our pandemic world. Some of these new habits have become…
Dressing men at Haberdash Outfitters: New store opened during challenging times to offer menswear and more
Planning to start a new business takes time, but opening a business during a pandemic takes special motivation. Jennifer Recker has just that. In November,…
Leadership integrity is at the top of the list
While working as a middle manager for Sauer Inc. in the late 1990s, I was invited to take part in a business risk assessment project….
Executive moves
MidWestOne promotes 3 MidWestOne Bank announced several promotions. Wayne Breckon was promoted to first vice president and regional credit officer in Dubuque. Jolee M. Demmer…
Reflections on 2020 and outlook for 2021
The year 2020 is done and in the books and we are off and running in 2021. A key success factor for business leadership is…
Finding community during COVID-19
In its 178-year history, difficult times have often brought out the best in the Clarke University community. From the uncertainty, isolation and anxiety emerged a…
The King of SPACs wants you to know he’s the next Warren Buffett
Chamath Palihapitiya already has drafted the next chapter in his charmed-life story. The immigrant kid who bootstrapped his way into riches at Facebook Inc., made…
DB&T honored
Dubuque Bank and Trust, through its parent company, Heartland Financial USA Inc., has been named a “Forbes Best Bank 2021.” In its annual review of…