Archive for September 2020
Oct. 9: 2020 Chrysalis INSPIRED Event with Sunny Hostin
Join the Chrysalis Foundation for its annual fundraising and education event. This year’s speaker is Sunny Hostin, who will share her experience “from possibility to probability.” Hostin is a three-time Emmy Award winner and has …
Read MoreOn The Rise: 9-28-20
Christine Irvine (pictured)
Oakridge Neighborhood Services
Hired as chief marketing officer
Des Moines
Angela Noble
EMC Insurance Cos.
Promoted to vice president, innovation
Des Moines
Heather Saltzgiver
Warrior Hotel
Hired as director of human resources…
Guest opinion: Lessons of a staycation in unprecedented times
In late December 2019, after a wonderful vacation in Arizona, my husband, Clark, and I made a promise to plan more getaways in 2020.
At the time, the …
Read MoreHawkeye female swimmers and divers file Title IX complaint after UI cuts their sport
Cedar Rapids Gazette: Four female members of the Hawkeye swimming and diving team filed a Title IX complaint in U.S. District Court today challenging the University of Iowa’s announcement last month that it’s cutting their program …
Read MoreNew business network promotes clean energy future
A new organization has been created to help Iowa businesses access clean energy at competitive prices. Iowa Business for Clean Energy was launched this week, coinciding with Gov. Kim Reynolds’ “Clean Energy Week” proclamation. The organization is …
Read MoreIowa ABI announces Leadership Iowa participants for 2020-21 class
Forty leaders from across Iowa have been selected as members of the 2020-21 class of Leadership Iowa, an issues-awareness program. “It’s more important than ever to recognize the role our state’s leaders have in developing solutions,” …
Read MorePrincipal names Halter as head of Global Asset Management
Principal Financial Group has promoted Pat Halter, currently chief executive officer and president of Principal Global Investors, to president of Principal Global Asset Management. In his new role, Halter will be responsible for strategy across the …
Read MoreVariety grant to support three key programs at Blank Children’s Hospital
Blank Children’s Hospital announced it has received a $120,000 grant from Variety – the Children’s Charity of Iowa to enhance care and facilities for children and families. Through the grant, Variety will provide support for …
Read MoreNOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: LULAC Iowa and Vegan Outreach partner up to provide healthy food options to families in need in Iowa
A new partnership between League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Iowa and Vegan Outreach seeks to bring plant-based food options to more immigrant communities in Iowa, Hola Iowa reports. Recently, the two organizations focused on …
Read MoreDes Moines Public Library to open limited in-person services on Monday
Beginning Monday, the Des Moines Public Library will introduce limited in-person services at Central Library, 1000 Grand Avenue, between noon and 4 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. On Oct. 13, the DMPL’s five other public library …
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