Archive for May 2018
In Case You Missed It – Lift IOWA: 5-21-18
IOWA
Nancy Hill Cobb, professor of music, composition and theory at the University of Northern Iowa, is this year’s recipient of the American Association of University Women-Iowa Chapter Distinguished Faculty Award. The award recognizes women …
Read MoreEckley: I have been warned not to write this letter
“The risk of misstep is too great,” Stephen R. Eckley, senior civil trial attorney at Belin McCormick in Des Moines, writes for the Iowa Lawyer. “Voices more articulate than mine have been misinterpreted and caused …
Read MoreSPEAK UP: If investors really listened to data, they would be investing in women
At times, we must rely on intuition to answer questions; however, what often feels like intuition — or a sense of knowing something from within — is often just bias. While intuition can seem harmless, …
Read MoreOn The Rise: 5-21-18
Annie Brandt (pictured)
Bank of America
Hired as market manager
Des Moines
Jen Pietila
Saxton Inc.
Hired as director of process improvement
Des Moines
Megan Moran
Deloitte
Appointed to the Linn-Mar School Foundation Board of …
Water trails a $100M initiative
We now know more about the water trails proposals in Central Iowa, a keystone project many leaders see as a crucial way to attract and keep residents and workers.
We know it would cost in …
Read MoreOn The Move: Week of May 14
Marcus Thie
Hubbell Realty Co.
Hired as development inspector
marcus.thie@hubbellrealty.com
Jake Trerotola
Hubbell Apartment Living
Hired as leasing agent
jake.trerotola@hubbellrealty.com
Zach Heon
Hubbell Apartment Living
Hired as assistant apartment manager
zach.heon@hubbellrealty.com
Andrea Dunagan
Hubbell Realty …
Read MoreJuly 29: Smoke Out Hunger
Host: Food Bank of Iowa
About: Enjoy all the barbecue you can eat from a smoke-tastic lineup of local pitmasters and restaurants (including some unique vegetarian BBQ options). Pair your barbecue samplings with refreshing craft …
Mercy-Des Moines unveils new stroke treatment procedure
Mercy Medical Center-Des Moines has introduced an advanced treatment for stroke patients that studies have shown significantly reduces stroke-related disability and deaths. The treatment, mechanical thrombectomy, is an interventional procedure capable of opening blood vessels …
Read MoreUI space satellite prepares for launch two years after $3.7 million NASA grant
Things go missing — keys, sunglasses, odd socks, baryonic matter and computer passwords. With the help of a NASA grant, University of Iowa professor Phil Kaaret and his students might be able to solve one …
Read MoreSource Allies receives forgivable loan, tax incentives for expansion in Urbandale
Source Allies Inc. in Urbandale will receive a $144,000 forgivable loan from the state of Iowa for an expansion project. In addition, the Iowa Economic Development Authority board approved tax incentives worth an estimated $244,250. …
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