The year 2009 was a terrible year to be graduating and entering the job market. The recession had made jobs scarce, and even though starting a small business had never been in the works before, it became...

Right after graduation, or even before, students are often on the lookout for new jobs in order to get a foot in the door and start working. However, there are a few more steps that stand between college...

Zachary Wiser is a new adjunct professor at Grand View that teaches English and Business Communications classes. He also teaches at Drake and DMACC, and teaches a yoga class in his free time. “I got...

It’s hard to drive a few miles in Des Moines without spotting a food truck. Delicious smells and unique menu items convince those traveling on foot or by car to stop for a bite to eat. Crowds gather...

Mike Draper, owner and founder of Raygun LLC T-shirt store, spent only a few hours on the first draft of “No Coast.” After finishing the first draft, he spent weeks editing and revising it. The whole...

Maggie Goldhammer’s life has not been a perfect one, but it has been eventful. Her college journey has led her to study at two Nebraska universities and a junior college in Iowa before finally settling...

Being a full time college student is already a challenge in itself, the workload similar to owning a business.  For some, college is a time to prepare yourself for your future career, but for others,...