Archive for May 2021
Jury awards former Des Moines arborist nearly $650,000
Des Moines Register: A Polk County jury on Tuesday found that the city of Des Moines violated the Iowa Civil Rights Act and must pay $633,000 in lost wages and damages to a former employee of …
Read MoreWellmark partners with community leaders to promote COVID vaccine awareness
A Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield vaccination clinic for community members and employees has helped 450 Central Iowans receive the COVID-19 vaccine, and a public service campaign led by Wellmark aims to reach many more community …
Read More$4 million renovation, expansion of Des Moines depot complete
A yearlong renovation of the East Des Moines Union Depot is complete, as is the construction of a 7,500-square-foot events center. Photo by Joe Crimmings
Owners of the East Des Moines Union Depot weren’t sure what …
Read MoreNOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Why everywhere looks the same
With all of the new development happening around Greater Des Moines, particularly in my temporary COVID bureau here in suburban Ankeny, it’s interesting to see the various designs going into the many warehouses, retail centers, …
Read MoreDes Moines Performing Arts announces first in-person shows since the start of pandemic
In what will be its first ticketed, in-person performances since before the start of the coronavirus pandemic, Des Moines Performing Arts has announced two new concerts for December and March. The all-vocal country show Home …
Read MoreThree Iowa students named 2021 U.S. Presidential Scholars
Three Iowa high school students have been named to the 57th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars. The program recognizes up to 161 high school seniors from across the country for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and …
Read MoreAgyeman to lead Evelyn K. Davis Center for Working Families
Ahmed Agyeman has been named the new director of the Evelyn K. Davis Center for Working Families. Agyeman, who is currently the director of community and global engagement at Des Moines Area Community College, will begin …
Read MoreOn The Move: Week ending May 9
Teri Raney
Employee & Family Resources
Hired as sales executive
traney@efr.org
Emily Koss
Capture Management Solutions
Hired as association account manager
emily@capturemngt.com
Crissy Pohl
Capture Management Solutions
Hired as account administrator
crissy@capturemngt.com
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Read MoreBest of Des Moines 2020
Have we reached the ‘final frontier’ with real-time payments?
Whether it’s getting that perfect tan or losing weight or getting our messages, Americans seem to want everything to come to them faster and faster, and the same is true with payment transtactions, says Brady …
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