The importance of company culture column
The piece defines company culture as the outcome of collective beliefs and behaviors, stressing two keys: defining who the company is and aligning practices to that culture, especially hiring for cultural fit and leadership development. It notes Van Meter as sponsor of Workplace evolution 2015 in Iowa City and urges regional collaboration to attract talent.
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Patent Reform Sought To Curb Trolls And Abusive Lawsuits
A piece arguing for the PATENT Act, backed by Sen. Grassley and six co sponsors, to curb patent troll lawsuits by increasing transparency and identifying who sues and why. It cites RPX data on costs to firms and notes broad support for reform. The author links litigation to innovation risk and urges climate of accountability in policy debates.
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What next for Obamacare in a Supreme Court ruling
David Harsanyi argues that upholding Obamacare could reveal actual costs in state exchanges. He cites Kaiser estimates of 287 percent premium spikes in nonexchange states and 650 percent in Mississippi if King v Burwell goes against the administration. He notes GOP plans to delay and repeal subsidies, while critics warn premiums will rise as subsidies fade and prices stay opaque.
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Leaders, graduates shine in Iowa City schools column
Chris Lynch lauds a strong school year at Iowa City Community School District. He highlights high academic performance, student leadership, and service while urging ongoing improvements, including longer elementary instruction time and a resource-based funding approach. Lynch thanks staff, retires, and notes district goals set to boost reading and math.
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Habitat For Humanity
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