Archive for January 2020
A Closer Look: Jeff Plagge
Jeff Plagge likes to joke that he’s been “a bit of a bank junkie for a long time.” His appointment as Iowa banking superintendent caps a career that has spanned more than three decades, including …
Read MoreUnited Way of East Central Iowa announces new CEO
Cedar Rapids Gazette: A new president and CEO of United Way of East Central Iowa will start leading the organization Feb. 3. The new CEO, Kristin Roberts, said she is eager to step into the role …
Read MoreBoost with Facebook returns to Altoona
Facebook will be co-hosting a Boost with Facebook event with United Way of Central Iowa at 9 a.m. at Prairie Meadows Casino and Hotel,1 Prairie Meadows Drive, Altoona. Facebook is inviting local nonprofits to attend for free. …
Read MoreDMU’s dean of the College of Health Sciences is retiring
Dr. Jodi Cahalan, Des Moines University’s Dean of the College of Health Sciences, plans to retire at the end of March, after more than 30 years of service with the university. Cahalan graduated from three of …
Read MoreUtah banker elected chairman of FHLB Des Moines Board
Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines announced James Livingston was recently elected as chair of its board of directors. Livingston is currently serving his third full term on the board. He is an executive vice …
Read MorePublic market at Social Club on hold, board announces after initial due diligence
A public market at the Des Moines Social Club venue has been put on hold after initial due diligence, leaders announced today.
A Des Moines Social Club Transition Board of Directors was established in November …
Read MoreBusiness Record 1-10-20
NOTEBOOK: Who’s in the Jan. 10 issue?
Here’s a list of local people in the Jan. 10 issue of the Business Record and the page number of the article in which they are mentioned. Members can read all of this week’s stories at businessrecord.com/insider and …
Read MoreFeb. 11: Downtown Chamber Annual Celebration
Host: Des Moines Downtown Chamber of Commerce
About: Join the Annual Celebration of the Downtown Chamber and its members. Reflect on 2019, recognize businesses and individuals who’ve done outstanding work in our community, and receive …
Marshall County now looking at summer for courthouse reopening
Marshalltown Times-Republican: The Marshall County Courthouse may reopen in August, depending on action by the county’s insurer, weather and when contractors are able to start work inside the historic structure. The building has been closed …
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