Archive for September 2020
Report: Public art, other amenities would attract more visitors to Ankeny
Among the public art features proposed for a portion of the High Trestle Trail that goes through Ankeny is a trestle-like structure by Adam Frelin. The structure would be about 15 feet tall and made …
Read MoreBoy Scouts receive storm shelter donations from Fareway, Dean Snyder Construction
The Mid-Iowa Council of the Boy Scouts of America announced that Fareway and Dean Snyder Construction have committed to fully fund construction of two storm structures at Mitigwa Scout Reservation in Woodward, an approximate value …
Read MoreJutila resigns as Botanical Garden president and CEO
Stephanie Jutila has resigned as president and CEO of the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, with the naming of an interim director expected as early as this week, according to an emailed statement. In the …
Read MoreCareer progression of moms, dads during coronavirus ‘not in same boat,’ study finds
Here’s yet another way the coronavirus pandemic is poised to damage women’s careers: A new survey says that dads are receiving more promotions and raises while working from home compared with women in similar situations.…
Read MoreGuest opinion: Pressing on when nothing appears to be moving
By Emily Appelgate | Associate adviser, Foster Group
As a kid, I remember telling my mom I was bored several times during summer break. If you are a parent, you’ve probably heard this line more than …
Lift IOWA: News briefs – Week of Sept. 8
Oct. 1: How I Built This
Journalist and NPR host Guy Raz has interviewed more than 200 highly successful entrepreneurs to uncover amazing true stories of success. In his new book, “How I Built This,” he shares tips for every entrepreneur’s …
Read MoreOn The Rise: 9-8-20
Josefina Lopez Valdivia (pictured)
Proteus Inc.
Hired as marketing and communications coordinator
Des Moines
Nicole Gunderson
Global Insurance Accelerator
Joined ViClarity board of advisers
Des Moines
Kiley Skadburg
The Iowa Clinic
Promoted to chief marketing …
Ivy College of Business reports record fall enrollment, despite pandemic
As many business schools are eliminating full-time MBA programs or moving them online, the Debbie and Jerry Ivy College of Business is documenting all-time high enrollment for both the MBA and Master of Finance programs, …
Read MoreMicrosoft chief accessibility officer part of Sussman Lecture series
Jenny Lay-Flurrie, chief accessibility officer for Microsoft, will discuss how the company has a model of competitive, integrated employment for people with disabilities, as part of the Harkin Institute’s Fall 2020 Sussman Lecture series. Lay-Flurrie’s …
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