Archive for May 2020
McLellan: In these unprecedented, challenging times of togetherness
We have reached the saturation point for trite phrases that signal to your audience that you are trying to acknowledge the fact that pandemics are not the norm. These words and phrases have been overexposed …
Read MoreA Closer Look: Aaron DeJong
Aaron DeJong got involved with an effort to lure IBM’s technology services delivery center to Dubuque about two years after he began working with the city’s economic development department.
The company is located in downtown …
Read MoreNOTEBOOK: Developing resilience in the pandemic: Six ideas for leaders
A top local CEO recently told me, “I’m learning how to lead through a crisis, and it’s tough. I’m not sure how to be strong when I don’t feel strong.”
Developing resilience is a lifelong …
Read MoreNOTEBOOK: Who’s in the May 22 issue?
Here’s a list of local people in the May 22 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 …
Read MoreBusiness Record 5-22-20
EveryStep promotes Uhlenhopp to regional director role
EveryStep, one of Iowa’s largest nonprofit health care and human services organizations, has appointed Leann Uhlenhopp as a regional director. Uhlenhopp has been team director for EveryStep Hospice in the Des Moines and Perry areas for …
Read MoreDemand for architectural services declined in April
Demand for design services in April saw its steepest decline on record, according to the American Institute of Architects. AIA’s Architecture Billings Index score of 29.5 for April reflects a decrease in design services provided …
Read MoreFarmers Mutual Hail expands into dairy revenue protection policies
Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Co. announced it will expand into dairy farm coverage by offering the federal crop insurance product Dairy Revenue Protection beginning in July. The DRP program protects against losses in milk revenue …
Read MoreDes Moines Public Schools will partner with Drake on $19.5 million stadium
Des Moines Register: Des Moines Public Schools will partner with Drake University to build a $19.5 million stadium complex on the Drake campus. The school board approved the contentious project Tuesday night after hearing both from …
Read MorePROJECT UPDATE: Waukee office, event center
WHAT: Encompass Building and adjacent retail building WHERE: 2565 & 2575 S.E. Encompass Drive in Waukee
DEVELOPER/OWNER: 2565 S.E.…Read More