Archive for January 2016
Rocketing toward innovation
When he’s not thinking about debunking myths, Anthony Paustian could be pondering storm chasing, outer space, building confidence, neuroscience or advances in digital music.
It’s not that Paustian endures a scatterbrained existence at the West …
Read MoreA Closer Look: Richard Leopold
One of Iowa’s most prominent environmentalists, Richard Leopold, has run the Polk County Conservation Board for a year and a half. That is the conservation arm of county government. Leopold — call him Rich — …
Read MoreA new ‘S.O.B.’
In early summer, Ronald Hansen took a phone call from John Sorensen, head of the Iowa Bankers Association.
“We need to talk about this S.O.B. position,” Sorensen said. Neither man is known for profanity, not …
Read MoreLooking to grow as a leader?
Business leaders who have reached higher levels within their organization often have no objective sounding board to turn to for guidance on their continued professional and personal growth. And small business owners and entrepreneurs can …
Read MoreBusiness Record 1-8-16
A new ‘S.O.B.’
Gov. Branstad recently named Ronald Hansen the Iowa superintendent of banking
Focus: Banking, Finance & Insurance
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…Read MoreBankers Trust reports record earnings for 2015
Bankers Trust Co. earned $37 million in 2015, a 12.4 percent increase from the previous year, according to a release. With assets of almost $4 billion, the Des Moines-based bank ranks among the top 250 …
Read MoreTake the sting out of finding a place to keep bees
The Iowa Honey Producers Association has launched www.BeeLaws.org, which gives information in various cities’ laws on beekeeping. The site also gives contact information for cities’ staff members. “The number of beekeepers in Iowa has increased roughly …
Read MoreHomesteaders Life enters partnership with ClearPoint
Homesteaders Life Co. a national leader in pre-need funeral funding based in West Des Moines, has announced a new partnership with ClearPoint Federal Bank & Trust as sole trustee for Homesteaders’ Assurance Trust product. Based …
Read MoreDelpesce resigns from YMCA of Greater Des Moines
Event Feb. 27: Skywalk Golf registrations are open
Registration for this year’s Skywalk Golf Classic is now open. The event, organized by the nonprofit The First Tee of Greater Des Moines, will begin at 9 a.m. Feb. 27 in Capital Square. Admission is …
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