Archive for February 2020
Fund would help Iowa businesses recruit workers from Puerto Rico
Cedar Rapids Gazette: An Iowa House committee has approved creation of a workforce recruiting program that would target Puerto Ricans looking to relocate to work in Iowa. “It’s a real, tangible solution,” Rep. Joe Mitchell, R-Mount …
Read MoreTop Iowa health official knew of plans for sex study at institution, emails show
Des Moines Register: A top health official for the state of Iowa knew of plans for a “sexual preoccupation” study at a state-run institution for people with severe disabilities well before federal officials began investigating the …
Read MoreKurtenbach resigns from Iowa Department of Human Services
Jim Kurtenbach on Monday announced his resignation as director of the Iowa Department of Human Services, effective March 6, less than a year after his appointment, the Des Moines Register reported. Gov. Kim Reynolds named Kurtenbach to …
Read MoreHappel to retire from FBL Financial Group
FBL Financial Group Inc. announced that Charles Happel, chief investment officer, will retire around midyear. Happel has been with FBL for 36 years, including the last 11 years as chief investment officer. He joined the company in …
Read MoreGuest opinion: Just like water trails, Central Iowa business leaders need to get behind professional soccer
It’s been proved time and time again that when the Greater Des Moines community comes together to back a good idea, be it building the nation’s largest skatepark or a transformational project like Central Iowa …
Read MoreGordmans to close two Des Moines locations
WOI-TV: The Gordmans locations on the south and east sides of Des Moines will soon be closing their doors. A spokesperson for the retail chain’s parent company, Stage Stores, said the locations on Army Post Road …
Read MoreSusan Christensen named Iowa Supreme Court chief justice
Cedar Rapids Gazette: Justices of the Iowa Supreme Court today selected Justice Susan Christensen of Harlan to serve as their chief. Christensen will succeed former Chief Justice Mark Cady, who died Nov. 15. She becomes the …
Read MoreProposed bill raises high-speed internet grants for rural broadband services
A new bill would raise Iowa’s share of funding for broadband projects from 15% to 35% if a provider can deliver internet speeds exceeding 100 megabits per second for downloads and 20 Mbps for uploads, reports …
Read MoreWellmark recognized for Best in Class 401(k)
PlanSponsor magazine, an industry journal for retirement benefits decision-makers, has named Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield to the list of companies receiving its prestigious 2020 Best in Class 401(k) plan designation. PlanSponsor evaluated plans using a …
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