Archive for July 2018
NewBoCo Intrapreneur Academy opens applications for October cohort
The NewBoCo Intrapreneur Academy is taking applications for a yearlong cohort beginning in October. Five to eight teams will be accepted for academy training that focuses on a different innovation competency standard per quarter: agile, methods, culture …
Read MoreNOTEBOOK: Dwolla’s Milne: Look to math for future cybersecurity
“Someday I hope to get an honorary degree,” Milne said…Read More
West Bank parent is top notch, trade magazine says
West Bancorporation Inc. in West Des Moines and Hills Bancorporation in Hills are among the top performing publicly traded banks in the country, according to the current edition of Bank Director magazine. The publication typically breaks its …
Read MoreStudent startups to give final pitch at CYstarters Finale Event
Fifteen Iowa State University student-led startup companies will pitch their businesses at the public CYstarters Finale Event on Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the ISU Economic Development Core Facility, 1805 Collaboration Place in Ames. …
Read MoreSoldierStrong, Eagles donate robotic exoskeleton to Younker Rehabilitation
Younker Rehabilitation at Iowa Methodist Medical Center now has a robotic exoskeleton to help patients who have had a stroke or spinal cord injury to walk again. SoldierStrong, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing advanced …
Read MoreMandernach to lead Association of Food and Drug Officials
Steven Mandernach, currently chief of the Food and Consumer Safety Bureau with the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals, has been hired as executive director of the Association of Food and Drug Officials, effective Oct. 8. He …
Read MoreLothe named COO of UnityPoint Health-Des Moines
UnityPoint Health-Des Moines has appointed Eric Lothe as executive vice president and chief operating officer. Lothe will assume day-to-day leadership immediately, succeeding David Stark, who was named president and CEO in June. “Eric is a …
Read MoreRegistration open for 2018 Borlaug Dialogue
The World Food Prize announced that registration for the 2018 Borlaug Dialogue is open. The annual event, scheduled Oct. 17-19 in Des Moines, will convene a diverse array of scientific experts, policy leaders, business executives, …
Read MoreCitadel-led creditor group looks to save Windstream with debt swap
A group of Windstream Holdings Inc. creditors plans to exchange $300 million of the company’s bonds for new debt to help rural telecommunications firm Windstream fend off a default claim and get control of its …
Read MoreKiel leading philanthropy, volunteerism efforts for Wells Fargo
Micah Kiel is the new community relations consultant for Wells Fargo & Co. in Iowa and western Illinois, leading philanthropy, volunteerism and team member giving initiatives. He is based in Des Moines and reports to …
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