Archive for May 2018
June 12: Gaining & Enhancing Leadership Experience Through Volunteering
Host: IWLC Metro Women Connect
About: Participation on nonprofit boards is a great way to build leadership experience. Attendees at this workshop will hear from representatives of the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines and …
Paustian’s book wins fourth honor
Author and Des Moines Area Community College administrator Tony Paustian has received a fourth honor for his book, “A Quarter Million Steps: Creativity, Imagination and Leading Transformative Change,” after he was named a finalist for …
Read MoreShade Tree Auto wins national business award
Grimes-based Shade Tree Auto has won the Gold Stevie Award for Company of the Year in retail. The company was noted for its development and expansion, a 42 percent jump in customers, and for donations and …
Read MoreGreater Des Moines Committee gives $10,000 to water trails project
The Greater Des Moines Committee has contributed $10,000 for the multiyear regional water trails project to activate riverfront amenities throughout Greater Des Moines, including the Des Moines River downtown. “This project will bring to life …
Read MoreShade Tree Auto wins national business award
Grimes-based Shade Tree Auto has won the Gold Stevie Award for Company of the Year in retail. The company was noted for its development and expansion, a 42 percent jump in customers, and for donations and …
Read MorePaustian’s book wins fourth honor
Author and Des Moines Area Community College administrator Tony Paustian has received a fourth honor for his book, “A Quarter Million Steps: Creativity, Imagination and Leading Transformative Change,” after he was named a finalist for …
Read MoreRSM US Foundation donates $157,100 to Tippie accounting program
The RSM US Foundation has donated $157,100 to the Tippie College of Business at the University of Iowa. The donation will be used to establish the RSM Excellence Fund, which is designated for a variety …
Read MoreHolmes Murphy partners with short-term rental coverage platform
Property Protect, an automated insurance program for short-term rental properties, today announced it has entered into an an exclusive partnership with Waukee-based independent brokerage Holmes Murphy to offer its coverage nationwide. Property Protect recently launched in all …
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Utilities Board plans Ames meeting on Alliant rate increase
One of a series of public meetings on Alliant Energy’s proposed increase in natural gas rates will be at 5:30 p.m. June 26 in the Ames City Auditorium. Webinar access will be offered, too. Register here. …
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