The Iowa Solar Energy Trade Association has announced its new board of directors for 2023. The trade association, which serves Iowa’s solar energy industry, will be led by Larry Steffen as president. Steffen is the owner and executive vice president of sales and marketing at Eagle Point Solar in Dubuque. ISETA works to move the…

Several records were set by Des Moines’ Parks and Recreation Department in 2022, the city announced. One-third of the department’s record 3,546 swim lessons provided in 2022 were through a scholarship program. According to the report, there was a 45% increase in scholarships given compared with 2021. The expanded Summer Camp program, which is provided…

The University of Northern Iowa is hosting its Social and Emotional Learning Conference on April 7, offering attendees the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of social and emotional learning competencies, trauma-sensitive practices and self-regulatory behaviors. The all-day conference will take place on campus at the Maucker Union and Schindler Education Center, featuring more than 20…

Two Rivers Bank & Trust appointed Melissa Schooley as the business banking leader, effective March 27. Schooley brings over 20 years of banking experience with a focus on commercial banking and business development. Before joining Two Rivers Bank & Trust, she worked for First Interstate Bank/Great Western Bank, where she served as the eastern Iowa…

The Greater Des Moines Partnership recently announced news hires and promotions. Renae Mauk was appointed as the new senior director of downtown development, with a focus on implementing the Downtown DSM: Future Forward Vision Plan and Action Plan and leading economic development projects. Mauk served in previous roles as a strategist and account manager at ITA Group…

Jan Jensen, associate head coach for University of Iowa women’s basketball, will headline the Count the Kicks Changemakers Luncheon on April 17. The event is an annual fundraiser for Healthy Birth Day Inc., the nonprofit that houses the Count the Kicks public health campaign. All proceeds benefit its mission to educate and empower expectant parents…