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July 04, 2008
Complete Official Rules
by Jill Haverkamp , Des Moines
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GENERATION IOWA 80/35 FESTIVAL BOOTH SWEEPSTAKES COMPLETE OFFICIAL RULES 1. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. Open... Read More

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July 03, 2008
Microblogging To Make Contact
by Mike Templeton , Ankeny
These days blogging is fairly mainstream. Bloggers get press passes just like the regular media and everyone and their uncle appears to have their own blog. Technorati tracks over 112.8... Read More

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80/35: Saturday's Line-up
by Whitney Warne , Iowa City
Saturday’s 80/35 lineup stretches its audiences musical vocabulary to the max. With three headlining acts from three distinct genres, you may not like everything, but you’ll certainly experience the gamete.... Read More

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July 02, 2008
80/35: Friday’s Line-up
by Whitney Warne , Iowa City
It’s about time Iowan’s had something legitimately cool to call their own. The Des Moines music festival 80/35 kicks off a new cultural frontier, boasting a strong main stage line... Read More

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Come See Generation Iowa At 80/35
by Jill Haverkamp , Des Moines
Nothing to do in Iowa this weekend? Nonsense! The Generation Iowa Commission is proudly sponsoring this weekend’s 80/35 Music Festival being held at Western Gateway Park in Downtown Des Moines... Read More

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July 01, 2008
This Summer: 80/35
by Max Plenke , Des Moines
Finally! A music festival to get excited about. Hosted by the Greater Des Moines Music Coalition (DMMC), 80/35 is a music festival for people who support music. The trouble... Read More

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June 27, 2008
80/35, Saturday In The Park And Django, Oui?
by Claire Celsi , Des Moines
There are usually a ton of great things to do on most weekends, but if you’ve ever wondered what is happening in other parts of the state, or what cool... Read More

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June 19, 2008
Why Some Interns Get Hired And Why Others Don’t
by Claire Celsi , Des Moines
Ah, spring. I love the smell of freshly mown grass and lilacs in the air. I love the anticipation of summer, those fleeting few months of freedom and fun.... Read More

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Ten Ways To Spend Your Iowa Summer
by Meagan Savage , Des Moines
I'm excited to say that this summer will be my first in Iowa. And you know something? I'm determined to prove all those kids who whine that there's nothing to... Read More

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21-year-old Elected To City Council
by Alexander Grgurich , Norwalk
Politics has shifted toward youth empowerment, focusing on young people to volunteer, blog, and vote for change. Iowans have embraced that change through a record Caucus turnout and have... Read More

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June 12, 2008
First Day Of Your Summer Internship
by Katie Helling , Sioux City
You’ve made it past finals and are ready for the real world…well, sort of. You’re starting out the summer with an internship. Whether working with needles and patients or computers... Read More

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Drinking At A Work Party – The Do’s And Don’ts
by Kelly Krapfl , Des Moines
Drinking at a work party can be risky business. Although it is often acceptable to drink at these functions, it is important to remember that your behavior will most likely... Read More

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June 05, 2008
Maintenance Needed
by Natalie Askren , Ames
It is said that the average person knows 250 people. If you’ve just become number 251, how do you keep from being forgotten? How do you maintain relationships with the... Read More

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May 29, 2008
College And Young Professional Writers Wanted
by Jill Haverkamp , Des Moines
The Integer Group, a full-service marketing communications agency in Des Moines, Iowa, is hiring college students and young professionals to write short articles for GenerationIowa.com. Hosted by the Generation Iowa... Read More

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Embarrassing Moment #24
by Jill Haverkamp , Des Moines
I ran across a survey by Office Team, that revealed the most embarrassing moments at work. Glad I'm not the only one that has given their co-workers a laugh at... Read More

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May 22, 2008
Reasons To Stay In Iowa, Submit Yours
by Jill Haverkamp , Des Moines
What's keeping you in Iowa? Friends and family? Cost of living? Career opportunities? Education? Submit your reason.... Read More

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Top Ten Iowa Bands
by Max Plenke , Des Moines
Playing music in Iowa can be difficult. A lot of music venues are bars, so they can’t accept minors, and because of this, shows are emptier than Ames in the... Read More

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May 18, 2008
Dating Co-workers
by Jill Haverkamp , Des Moines
Have you ever dated a co-worker? The office can be a good place to meet a potential mate. You're surrounded by people with similar interests, it's better than... Read More

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May 15, 2008
The Good Vs. The Bad
by Meagan Savage , Des Moines
A friend of mine once told me that people “don’t get Iowa until they live here.” I’ve been thinking about it and I couldn’t agree more. Based on my own... Read More

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May 08, 2008
Best And Worst Things About Iowa
by Jill Haverkamp , Des Moines
What are the best and worst things about living in Iowa? Share your rants and raves!... Read More

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Don't Do That! Top 10 Things Not To Do In An Interview
by Jill Haverkamp , Des Moines
- Don't chew gum - Don't be unprepared for typical interview questions - Don't lie - Don't make negative comments about previous employers - Don't make excuses. Take responsibility for... Read More

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Surprising Iowa Jobs
by Katie Helling , Sioux City
I’m watching Paula White on the religion channel — kind of lame, I know — but listen up. Paula, as a life coach, motivational speaker, pastor, and author has done... Read More

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May 01, 2008
Has The Internet Made Us Bad Communicators?
by Jill Haverkamp , Des Moines
Our generation has been raised using the Internet to communicate with peers, co-workers, and even some random people we've never met. While we may be great... Read More

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How Do You Know If You're Getting Paid Enough?
by Jill Haverkamp , Des Moines
That's the question many interns and recent graduates are asking. Is your salary fair? Or for students about to enter the workforce, what can you expect... Read More

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Interviews For Information
by Natalie Askren , Ames
Until recently, I had not heard of an informational interview. I mean, aren’t all interviews informational? These particular interviews, set up for you to do the asking, not... Read More

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April 24, 2008
What Do Yps Want In A City Park?
by Christian Fong , Cedar Rapids
Remember endless childhood games of freeze-tag in city parks and playgrounds? The park used to be THE place to be. Now Generation Iowa-aged guys and gals are typically somewhere between... Read More

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Viral Videos: Not Quite The Silver Screen
by Max Plenke , Des Moines
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past three years, you’ve probably heard of YouTube. Actually, if you’ve been living under a rock for the past three years,... Read More

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April 17, 2008
Has Someone Burned A Bridge With You?
by Jill Haverkamp , Des Moines
Burning bridges certainly happens a lot in the business world. Ditching an interview without calling, quitting a job in a bad form, or talking badly about a ex-employer to the... Read More

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April 10, 2008
Get Linkedin With Informational Interviews
by Katie Helling , Sioux City
Spring is the season of the business suit. If you walk outside on your college campus, you are sure to spot one. But who are these students that trade in... Read More

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Ypa Leadership Symposium
by Jill Haverkamp , Des Moines
On Thursday, April 24, Ames area young professionals will have the opportunity to learn how to successfully navigate as leaders when facing challenges in the workplace. Sponsored by... Read More

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Cursing At Work
by Jill Haverkamp , Des Moines
Some of us are used to saying curse words among friends. So, should you bite your tongue when with coworkers? Most people agree you shouldn't swear in front of your... Read More

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April 08, 2008
Ten Rockin' Iowa Blogs
by Meagan Savage , Des Moines
Nearly seventy percent of all Americans claim they like to read blogs. This medium is growing to become part of mainstream media coverage and covers everything from politics to blogging... Read More

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The Nadas Join Forces With The Greater Des Moines Partnership
by Jill Haverkamp , Des Moines
Des Moines’s local band, The Nadas, is working with the Greater Des Moines Partnership to promote living and working in Greater Des Moines as a part of the Partnership’s workforce... Read More

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April 03, 2008
Digital Debauchery, Facebook Foolishness
by Natalie Askren , Ames
There seems to be three groups of us — those who do bad stuff and don’t care who knows, those who do bad stuff and want to hide it, and... Read More

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April 02, 2008
Got Kickball?
by Michelle Barnell , Fairfax
Junior Achievement is the world’s largest and fastest-growing organization dedicated to educating young people about work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy. Through age-appropriate curricula, JA programs begin at the elementary... Read More

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April 01, 2008
Iowa Music Of The Month: Jake Mcvey
by Jill Haverkamp , Des Moines
Playing guitar since he was nine years old, Iowan Jake McVey brings together a technically-trained background with a dynamic singing voice. Performing professionally for the past four years, 25-year-old McVey... Read More

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March 27, 2008
Trippin In Iowa
by Max Plenke , Des Moines
All you need is a tank full of gas, a stable set of wheels and some good music to take a killer road trip across the Hawkeye state. While there... Read More

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Hotel Brings Unique Designs To Iowa
by Shannon Strobusch , Waukesha
Iowa has some hidden treasures not many people know about. One of these is the very unique hotel, Designer Inn and Suites in Toledo. There’s nothing standard about this... Read More

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March 20, 2008
Meagan’s First Time In Iowa
by Meagan Savage , Des Moines
“Well, this blows,” I thought to myself as I wiped sweat from my forehead with a scratchy paper towel in the bathroom of a shady McDonalds where we had stopped.... Read More

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March 13, 2008
Mastering The First Impression At An Interview
by Katie Helling , Sioux City
It’s hard to know what to say during an interview. When it comes time to talk about yourself, you have a little bag of goodies at your hip with 20-plus... Read More

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March 06, 2008
What Is The First Thing You Will Do Or Did Do After Graduating?
by Jill Haverkamp , Des Moines
Graduation day! For some of you, it's only a few months away. Once you make it through the sometimes gruelingly long ceremony (mine was at least three hours), what do... Read More

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The First Impression
by Natalie Askren , Ames
You’ve heard it. I’ve heard it. We’ve heard it. “First impressions are everything.” I set off to Iowa State University’s Spring Engineering Career Fair to observe.... Read More

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Top Iowa Bands Showcased At Gross Domestic Product
by Jill Haverkamp , Des Moines
One of Iowa's best local music festivals, Gross Domestic Product, returns for the third straight year. Featuring 14 of Iowa's most talented, up-and-coming bands. The eclectic lineup has a little... Read More

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March 03, 2008
Desire
by Scott Etzel , Grimes
It is my belief that people get excellent results and success from following their desires. Desire to teach and you will teach well. Desire to sell and you... Read More

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February 28, 2008
Are Unpaid Internships Fair?
by Jill Haverkamp , Des Moines
According to a recent survey from 36 percent of internships are unpaid. Survey respondents cited figures from $10/hour to $2600/week. Would you take an unpaid or low paying internship? If... Read More

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The Envy Corps Make The Big Time
by Max Plenke , Des Moines
Since their inception in 2001, Iowa’s The Envy Corps has made moves many bands can only dream about while clutching their guitars. Like many bands, they started small: guitars and... Read More

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February 26, 2008
Blues For Greens Earth Day 5k/festival
by Jessica Zopf , Des Moines
Global warming got you down? Worried about our national addiction to imported oil? There is only one thing to do—throw a party in Des Moines! On Saturday, April... Read More

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February 14, 2008
If Only You Could Work Here
by Katie Helling , Sioux City
I scream, you scream, we all scream for a… job? Le Mars, Iowa, boasts the title, “Ice Cream Capitol of the World.” While this may chiefly appeal to kids,... Read More

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February 08, 2008
Profiles Of Boldness And Persistence
by Natalie Askren , Ames
Finding contacts and creating a network takes a certain degree of boldness and persistence. Molly Allgood, a junior in technical communication at Iowa State University, knew summer was... Read More

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January 14, 2008
Creating Connections
by Natalie Askren , Ames
You know the area in which you want to work but do not yet have that “in.” The need to build a network is obvious, but it’s difficult to tell... Read More

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December 21, 2007
Operation Network
by Maria Schwamman , West Des Moines
I have a secret and it may come as a shock to you. It’s embarrassing, shameful — maybe even a bit deceitful. In my last two monthly columns, I’ve... Read More

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