The Simpson College has announced a leadership transition in its office of college advancement. Vice President for College Advancement Jared Bienemann is leaving after three years in the role to become the chief development officer at Buena Vista University. Assistant vice president Chris Goodale has been promoted to serve as interim vice president of college…

The city of West Des Moines this summer is conducting a partial special census to get a more accurate count of its population in growing parts of the city. Residents in areas that will be counted will get mailings from the federal government in June and July that include a 12-digit code that can be…

Kading Properties, an Urbandale-based construction and property management company, will stop in five Iowa towns on its second annual Hometown Tour, designed to bring its leadership and development teams communities across the state. The five communities selected for the tour are Webster City, Mason City, Fort Dodge, Fairfield and Denison. Throughout the tour, Kading will meet…

Chevron recently opened its new Ames Technology Center at the Chevron Renewable Energy Group campus. The 45,000-square-foot facility will expand the company’s lower carbon fuels technology development and advanced technical support capabilities by adding new analytical laboratory and research and development space, along with new offices. “It’s inspiring to see so many people from all corners…

The National Speech and Debate Association, based in West Des Moines, will host the world’s largest academic competition, the 2025 National Speech & Debate Tournament, next week in Des Moines. Students will compete June 15-20. “We are extremely proud to be hosting nearly 7,200 of the brightest young minds and future leaders in our home state,” J….