Archive for September 2020
NOTEBOOK: Drake’s Bright College won’t be its first two-year college
During last week’s unveiling ceremony of the new John Dee Bright College, Drake University President Marty Martin remarked that it had been 60 years since a new college had been added to the university. That …
Read MoreNOTEBOOK: Des Moines attorney: CDC’s proposed order won’t halt all evictions
A proposed order issued last week by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that would temporarily prohibit landlords from evicting tenants unable to pay rent likely won’t halt all evictions, nor will it immediately …
Read MoreElbert: 21st-century socialism
President Donald Trump has accused Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden of being a “Trojan Horse for socialism.”
It’s a catchy phrase, but one that left the barn decades ago.
Accusing U.S. politicians of being socialists …
Marketing: Taking full advantage of email marketing
After last week’s column about dealing with email law, I thought it would be a good idea to look at some email marketing best practices that will help us avoid getting sideways with the regulations.…
Read MoreA Closer Look: Erica Axiotis
Before Erica Axiotis ever began working at ChildServe, she got a peek behind the organization’s work through her volunteer initiatives.
Axiotis learned about ChildServe through her membership in the local Junior League chapter. Before the …
Read MoreWorkers’ comp claims not clear-cut when it comes to COVID-19
How will Iowa workers’ compensation cases play out in instances where employees have contracted COVID-19 and file a claim for coverage? That question will likely remain hanging in legal limbo for months while civil cases …
Read MoreWhat’s stressing out American workers?
As Iowa heads into autumn and open enrollment season begins, benefits become top of mind as organizations and workers consider the choices they’ll be making for the coming year. This year, financial security and money …
Read MoreWave of Iowa Guard deployments for Kosovo kicks off at Camp Dodge
The first of five deployment send-off ceremonies for Iowa National Guard units deploying to Kosovo this month was held this morning. Approximately 37 soldiers from Company D, 224th Brigade Engineer Battalion, and Headquarters and Headquarters …
Read MoreMeredith marketing arm, SmileDirectClub to launch telehealth education platform
Meredith Corp.’s Foundry 360, the company’s custom content marketing studio, has partnered with SmileDirectClub Inc. to launch Telehealth Explained, a new online platform designed to educate consumers about the benefits of telehealth for physical, mental and dental …
Read MoreVeridian Credit Union begins construction of new branch in Ankeny
Veridian Credit Union has announced the start of construction on a new Ankeny branch at the intersection of North Ankeny Boulevard and Georgetown Boulevard. The branch is scheduled to open in 2021 at 2180 N. …
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