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How to Guide a Data Strategy from Good to Great
By Zach Umsted, Manager of Data Governance at Wellabe When used well, data can help bring a company new insights and give it a competitive… Continue Reading How to Guide a Data Strategy from Good to Great
3 Steps for a Successful Launch to Adulthood
By Kristin Economos, M.Ed., owner and founder of The Life Skills Launch, LLC As a leadership educator, I’ve spent fifteen years working with high school… Continue Reading 3 Steps for a Successful Launch to Adulthood
Preparing Your Child for Back to School: Advice from Iowa Clinic Pediatrician, Marissa Michel, MD.
By Marissa Michel, MD, The Iowa Clinic As an Iowa Clinic pediatrician who cares deeply for the health and well-being of children, the back-to-school season… Continue Reading Preparing Your Child for Back to School: Advice from Iowa Clinic Pediatrician, Marissa Michel, MD.
The Looming Estate Tax Trap: What You Need to Know
By Timothy Kadlec, Chief Investment Officer, Legacy Bridge Private Family Offices On January 1, 2026, significant adjustments to the lifetime estate and gift tax… Continue Reading The Looming Estate Tax Trap: What You Need to Know
WDM Watch List: Aleah Vaske
WDM Watch List highlights emerging leaders each month that you should know. Continue Reading WDM Watch List: Aleah Vaske
Meet Dr. Katcherian, Your Iowa Clinic Expert for Dupuytren’s Contracture Relief
By Megan M. Eldred, Marketing Specialist, The Iowa Clinic Unlock hand freedom with an innovative and non-surgical treatment option for Dupuytren’s contracture. Offered by Iowa… Continue Reading Meet Dr. Katcherian, Your Iowa Clinic Expert for Dupuytren’s Contracture Relief
515 West Photo Shoot Sign Up Form
Please complete a separate form for each participant in the photo shoot. All are welcome to participate in the next issue of the 515 West… Continue Reading 515 West Photo Shoot Sign Up Form
WDM Watch List: Amos Hunter
WDM Watch List highlights emerging leaders each month that you should know. Continue Reading WDM Watch List: Amos Hunter
What Today’s Renters Are Really Looking For
By Lindsay Schlatter, Regional Manager, R&R Realty Group Management Professionals, Inc. Continue Reading What Today’s Renters Are Really Looking For
Should Your Company Become 100% Remote?
By Jim Donovan, CPA | Partner/National Tax Office, Eide Bailly Continue Reading Should Your Company Become 100% Remote?
WDM Watch List: Lydia Broadhead
WDM Watch List highlights emerging leaders each month that you should know. Continue Reading WDM Watch List: Lydia Broadhead
Ellie Davis – Bloomingbeing
Member Spotlight – Bloomingbeing Tell us about you and/or your business I moved back to Des Moines in May of 2025. I grew up here… Continue Reading Ellie Davis – Bloomingbeing Continue Reading Ellie Davis – Bloomingbeing
Cost Segregation: A Smarter Way to Accelerate Depreciation and Improve Cash Flow
By Jim Donovan, CPA | Partner/National Tax Office, Eide Bailly Continue Reading Cost Segregation: A Smarter Way to Accelerate Depreciation and Improve Cash Flow
How “Joy-Based Budgeting” Can Help Consumers Spend Smarter in 2026
By Jenny Livingston, Vice President – Human Resources, R&R Realty Group Continue Reading How “Joy-Based Budgeting” Can Help Consumers Spend Smarter in 2026
Vázquez Law Office
Member Spotlight – Vázquez Law Office Hi, I’m Gabrielle Vázquez, founder of Vázquez Law Office, launched right here in West Des Moines in August 2025.… Continue Reading Vázquez Law Office Continue Reading Vázquez Law Office
What Makes a Workplace Work Today
By Jenny Livingston, Vice President – Human Resources, R&R Realty Group Continue Reading What Makes a Workplace Work Today
Allegra Marketing Print and Mail
Member Spotlight – Allegra Marketing At the core, all of Allegra’s products and services help businesses get noticed, attract customers, and grow. Whether it’s a printed… Continue Reading Allegra Marketing Print and Mail Continue Reading Allegra Marketing Print and Mail
WDM Watch List: Cal Wagner
WDM Watch List highlights emerging leaders each month that you should know. Continue Reading WDM Watch List: Cal Wagner
Reka Luxury Travel
Member Spotlight – Reka Luxury Travel My name is Elaine Ware, and I am the founder of Reka Luxury Travel, a boutique travel design firm.… Continue Reading Reka Luxury Travel Continue Reading Reka Luxury Travel
Building the Future: Exploring Hubbell’s Homebuilding Opportunities
by Brendtly Lauck | Risk Advisory Manager Continue Reading Building the Future: Exploring Hubbell’s Homebuilding Opportunities
WDM Watch List: Nick Paoli
WDM Watch List highlights emerging leaders each month that you should know. Continue Reading WDM Watch List: Nick Paoli
Building an AI-Ready Data Foundation: Turning Information into ROI
by Brendtly Lauck | Risk Advisory Manager Continue Reading Building an AI-Ready Data Foundation: Turning Information into ROI