Archive for May 2018
Havens named CEO of Grinnell Regional Medical Center
UnityPoint Health-Des Moines has appointed Jennifer Havens — a registered nurse and administrator who has worked in health care for more than 28 years — as the new chief executive officer at UnityPoint Health-Grinnell Regional Medical Center. …
Read MoreNOTEBOOK: About the cover for this year’s Annual Real Estate Magazine
Business Record photographer Duane Tinkey’s cover photo for this year’s Annual Real Estate Magazine has some history behind it, and why not, given that it is a view of the entrance to the Bridge District, …
Read MoreNOTEBOOK: A job out our window
Here’s a tidbit that combines life in our newsroom with the recurring topic of employers struggling to find help. Most days, we watch train crews move cars back and forth on the tracks outside the …
Read MoreNOTEBOOK: Bunch your donations to claim tax deduction
The new tax reform law could put a crimp on charitable giving. We’ll explain in a moment. But first, there may a solution, at least partially.
For that we need look no further than the …
Read MoreNOTEBOOK: Chance interview leads to 43-year career
Patty Ashbaugh is retiring after 43 years at Bankers Trust, making her the company’s longest-serving employee.
How’s that for workforce retention?
She’s wrapping it up May 15 after a dozen positions that led to her …
For the first time, a Ryan will not lead Ryan Cos.
Pat Ryan, grandson of the founder of 80-year-old Ryan Cos. US Inc., will step down June 1 as president and CEO of the Minneapolis-based developer, following a succession plan that includes the promotion of Iowa …
Read MorePartnership ranks among nation’s top development organizations, magazine says
The Greater Des Moines Partnership ranks among the top 15 local and regional development groups in the country, according to Site Selection magazine. The Partnership was among the development groups that received the publication’s Mac …
Read MoreHotel Grinnell owner recognized by rural development group
Angela Harrington received Iowa Rural Development Council’s Impact on Place honor for her work developing Hotel Grinnell, a converted 97-year-old junior high school in the city, according to a release. The school’s former classrooms now …
Read MoreMadison will lead business development for Primus office in Greater Des Moines
Veteran Greater Des Moines construction executive Shane Madison will spearhead business development efforts for Cedar Rapids-based Primus Cos., which recently opened a Greater Des Moines office at 6165 N.W. 86th St. in Johnston. Mark Severino …
Read MorePeople’s Choice winners
The American Institute of Architects Iowa Chapter tallied 125,000 votes in its third People’s Choice Award competition among projects designed by Iowa architects. Finishing first, second and third were the Southeastern Community College Health Professions …
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