Volunteers from the Food Bank of Iowa, Fareway and the Murphy Foundation packaged 2,000 springtime meal boxes on Tuesday that will be distributed to families in need throughout the Des Moines public school system. According to a news release, each meal box contains a ham, Bisquick baking mix, potatoes au gratin, canned pineapple, canned corn,…

Registration for a free April 27 event geared toward empowering Iowa women in business is open. Organized in part by Abi Reiland, senior associate at Jones Lang LaSalle, “Taking Up Space” will feature a panel of diverse women who will discuss professional obstacles, challenges and successes, as well as personal wellness, financial health and family….

Catch Des Moines has extended its Des Best series with decals that will be awarded to category winners to display. According to a news release, the new award program is an addition to Catch Des Moines’ Des Best blogs and video series that highlight local residents’ favorite restaurants and shops in the metro area. Officials…

The health care payer services industry is expected to experience significant growth in the near future, according to a recent report. The growth is attributed to the increasing demand for managed care services, the expanding use of digital health services, and the growing need for data analytics and predictive modeling. The industry will require providers…

The Principal Future of Retirement Survey identified the leading factors that will disrupt the retirement industry by 2030, including an aging workforce, Generation Z, demand for personalized investment advice and financial wellness. These factors are viewed as priorities over the next five to seven years by the more than 250 plan sponsors and 200 financial…

Renovation work is nearing completion on a building that once was deemed a nuisance by the city of Des Moines. “A lot of work has gone into bringing back this property that once was considered a nuisance,” said Randy Reichardt, owner of RWR Development, who acquired the property at 515 28th St. in November 2020….