Archive for December 2018
Kimberly Guy named CEO of HAVlife Foundation
Quad-City Times: Davenport-based HAVlife Foundation recently announced Kimberly Guy will be its president and CEO. Guy, of Davenport, has served as the organization’s board chair for the past three years. HAVlife provides support for at-risk …
Read MoreGreater Cedar Valley Alliance & Chamber accepting award nominations
Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier: The Greater Cedar Valley Alliance & Chamber is accepting nominations through Jan. 11 for the Annual Awards Celebration. Alliance & Chamber investors, businesses or organizations that have made an outstanding contribution to …
Read MoreJan. 16: Work Hard, Not Smart with Dr. Anthony Paustian
Host: West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
About: College professors have taught for decades that S.M.A.R.T. goals are good goals. However, game-changing greatness seldom occurs by thinking “SMART.” During this brief talk, attendees will learn …
In Case You Missed It – Lift IOWA: 12-26-18
Though she began her career working in hospital operating rooms, it was nontraditional medicine that ultimately helped Dusty Swehla battle her way out of addiction. Now, with the motto “living the life you love, …
Read MoreOn The Rise: 12-26-18
Amy Hartman (pictured)
Hartman Reserve Nature Center
Hired as unit manager
Cedar Falls
Theresa Nielsen
Alverno Senior Care Community
Promoted to administrator
Clinton
Amanda Gantois
CBE Companies
Promoted to director, human resources
Cedar Falls
SUBMIT …
Wellmark Foundation opens grant apps
The Wellmark Foundation has opened applications for two Matching Assets to Community Health (MATCH) grant programs. MATCH grants are designed to support large projects that build community and address health needs in Iowa and South Dakota. …
Read MorePer Mar buys Barone and Polk Burnett Security Systems
Per Mar Security Services has acquired Barone and Polk Burnett Security Systems from Iverify, making a play in Nebraska and Wisconsin. The added business will join Per Mar’s Duluth and Eau Claire operations, and Per …
Read MoreRuan signs deal with Alcoholic Beverages Division
Ruan Transportation Management Systems has signed a deal to provide transportation and warehousing for the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division beginning April 15. “This partnership with Ruan will enable ABD to provide the highest level of …
Read MoreSammons asks state board to hold off on development incentives; Ankeny projects with potential for 500 jobs get IEDA approval
The Iowa Economic Development Authority board granted tax incentives to two Ankeny projects that could generate 500 jobs, but deferred action on plans by Sammons Financial Group to expand in West Des Moines after the …
Read MoreIowa offers public employees 1% pay hikes; the largest union wants 3% increases
Des Moines Register: Iowa is offering 1 percent across-the-board wage increases for each of the next two years to unions representing thousands of state employees in contract talks. The largest union — Council 61 of the …
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