Archive for June 2018
July 14: Polo on the Green
Host: Variety Iowa
About: Polo on the Green is Des Moines’ ultimate summer soiree featuring a live championship polo match, dinner, auction and dancing.
When: 5 p.m.
Where: Powder River Ranch
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The last of Iowa’s former Dahl’s stores is headed for redevelopment
Des Moines Register: The last of the empty former Dahl’s Food Stores is about to be redeveloped with a familiar brand. Nebraska Furniture Mart is planning to buy the former grocery store at 15500 Hickman Road …
Read MoreRolling Stone reporter to rock Des Moines
Rolling Stone contributor Jeff Goodell will speak about rising seas at the State Historical Building on July 20 as part of the Tomorrow Plan Speakers Series. Goodell, the author of “The Waters Will Rise: Rising …
Read MoreDelafield named Des Moines assistant city manager
Phil Delafield, who went to work as a building inspector 31 years ago for the city of Des Moines and served the last eight years as community development director, has been named assistant city manager. …
Read MorePartnership announces initial DSM Fellowship class
The Greater Des Moines Partnership today announced the initial cohort for its new DSM Fellowship program. A total of 24 employees at 14 Greater Des Moines companies are participating in the pilot class of the professional development …
Read MoreRypma project in East Village will receive state historic tax credits
A $2.2 million plan to convert an 89-year-old sliver of a building at East Fifth Street and East Grand Avenue into a restaurant, a bar and a single apartment has been awarded $393,686 in state …
Read MoreCould one of these Iowans replace U.S. Supreme Court Justice Kennedy?
Des Moines Register: Two Iowans are on a list of 25 people who might be nominated by President Donald Trump to replace retiring U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy. The list — which was released by …
Read MoreSBA to host regulatory reform roundtable July 18 in West Des Moines
The Office of Advocacy of the U.S. Small Business Administration will host a regulatory reform roundtable in West Des Moines from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 18. The event is an opportunity for small-business …
Read MoreUniversity of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital loses ground in rankings
A U.S. News & World Report ranking of the top pediatric specialties places the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital among the nation’s 50 best centers — but the pediatric hospital is down from …
Read MoreHurley promoted to president of property casualty for Holmes Murphy
Holmes Murphy has named John Hurley II to the newly created position of president of property casualty brokerage services, effective July 1. Hurley was formerly senior vice president of the brokerage’s property casualty operations. He has led …
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