Archive for October 2016
On The Rise: 10-31-16
On The Move: Week of Oct. 24
Norwalk fifth-grade teacher named Iowa Teacher of the Year
Norwalk teacher Shelly Vroegh has been named the 2017 Iowa Teacher of the Year, Gov. Terry Branstad announced today. Vroegh, a fifth-grade teacher and instructional coach at Lakewood Elementary School, has taught in the Norwalk …
Read MoreMidWestOne profits affected by Minnesota acquisition
MidWestOne Financial Group Inc. said expenses associated with its acquisition last year of a Minnesota-based bank holding company have held down net income through the first nine months of this year. Net income for the …
Read MoreIce skating season just three weeks away?
Although it’s hard to fathom when it’s 80 degrees, Brenton Skating Plaza is scheduled to open for its 11th season just three weeks from today. Des Moines’ only outdoor ice skating rink will open on …
Read MoreDec. 9: Celebrate Iowa Gala
Eyerly Ball, UnityPoint Health-Des Moines to partner in affiliation
McLellan: Convenience is in the eye of the beholder
I have a message for you from your customers. This is something they want you to know: “I don’t really care how you would like me to communicate with you. I want you to offer …
Read MoreThe Elbert Files: Unrealistic expectations
One of the many fallacies of the 2016 election is a belief that politicians can significantly increase the growth rate of the U.S. economy.
To be sure, the current slowdown is one of the most …
Read MoreManaging Anawim’s future
Anawim Housing has entered the world of property management, forming Allterra Property Solutions.
The new company, which answers to Anawim President Russ Frazier, already has signed on to manage two high-profile projects for Blackbird Investments: …
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