Written by: Lindsay Wright, MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center Leadership North Iowa is excited to introduce this year’s community impact project, “Growing Up Local”. Growing Up Local is a community-focused initiative designed to connect families with the many resources, activities, and opportunities already available across North Iowa. This project grew...
Design Your Culture: How to Lead People, Personalities, and Problems
Written by: Lynsey Mulder, Leadership Workshop 2026 Keynote Speaker Leadership development is changing. It is no longer about having all the answers (AI can give you those!) or being the person with the strongest opinion in the room. Today, strong leaders create the conditions where people can think clearly, communicate...
Future Scientists Start Here
Written by: Dr. Shea Jorgensen, Prairie Ridge Last April, I found myself carrying our toddler while jogging after our six-year-old (pretty much our family’s usual pace anywhere we go) into the Mason City High School Fieldhouse. The kids were fired up to explore and play! I was excited for my...