Archive for June 2018
SPEAK UP: A new approach to combat gender bias
July 11: United Way LINC #LifeHacks
Host: United Way of Central Iowa
About: Join LINC, United Way’s affinity group for young professionals, for an evening of networking with LINC members, learning more about LINC, and discovering apps that make your life easier. …
NOTEBOOK – One Good Read: Dad fashion becomes a thing
A few years ago, it was “dad bod.” Now it’s clear dadwear is becoming fashionable. According to the New York Times’ Style section, baggy blazers and faded khakis are THE thing. An excerpt: “Bobby Whigham, a …
Read More‘Like darts on steroids’: 3 ax-throwing venues to open this summer
Des Moines Register: Three entertainment venues opening this summer in metro Des Moines all involve throwing a bladed stick at a wooden target. The ax-throwing craze is drifting south from Canada and making its way through …
Read MoreChinese city shifts vehicles to ethanol
The city of Tianjin, China, will use ethanol blends in most vehicles by the end of September, Reuters reported. China is pushing for the use of biofuels nationwide. The city of Tianjin’s website reported the new plans …
Read MoreMedica will keep selling Iowa health insurance next year, competing with Wellmark
Iowans who buy their own health insurance will have at least three choices of carriers next year — after nearly going without any options for 2018, reports the Des Moines Register. Medica, which is the sole …
Read MoreAureon HR awarded Top Blog honors at Digital Marketing Awards
West Des Moines-based Aureon HR, a subsidiary of Aureon, was awarded the 2018 PrismHR Digital Marketing Awards in Best Blog category at the third annual Craigie Awards, hosted in San Antonio, Texas. The Aureon Blog …
Read MoreNOTEBOOK: Webgeeks 10 years strong
Over a couple of beers at Twisted Vine Brewery, Justin Stevens was showing off an unblinking, blue LED light on Thursday night.
“I failed pretty miserably. … And actually, I don’t feel bad at all,” …
On The Move: Week of June 11
Rebecca Coady
ABI Foundation
Hired as development director
rcoady@iowaabi.org
Jeana Schultz
West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
Hired as director of programs, events and engagement
jeana@wdmchamber.com
Jason Johansen
Group Benefits Ltd.
Hired as account executive…
Read MoreDMACC reduces tuition increase by $1 per credit hour
Des Moines Area Community College announced it will roll back its tuition increase by $1 per credit hour for the upcoming 2019 fiscal year that starts on July 1. The board had earlier approved a …
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