Archive for June 2021
Iowa International Center’s Passport to Prosperity honorees announced
The Iowa International Center recently announced its 2021 Passport to Prosperity honorees. The award recognizes immigrants and refugees for their significant economic, cultural or social contributions to our communities and the state of Iowa.
The …
Waukee officials detail plans for ‘KeeTown Loop’ entertainment district
Waukee city officials and developers announced Wednesday that Waukee’s long-anticipated entertainment and recreation district — including a 3,500-seat live-entertainment venue as its centerpiece — is on track to open to the public just over two …
Read MoreOn Leadership: Pride Month, every month
For much of my Aunt Lois’ long career as an English literature professor in Texas, she was in the closet. Now in her 80s, she was typical of many LGBTQ individuals of her era who …
Read MoreDenson: DMACC ransomware response ‘like hand-to-hand combat’
When the network alarms tipped off staff in the late hours between June 1 and 2 at Des Moines Area Community College, the information technology department’s quick actions might have prevented an overseas ransomware attack …
Read MoreTreasury awards $9.9 million to seven Iowa CDFIs through Rapid Response Program
The U.S. Department of the Treasury on Tuesday awarded $1.25 billion in COVID-19 relief funds to 863 community development financial institutions, including seven CDFIs in Iowa that collectively received $9,917,445. The awards, announced by Vice …
Read MoreAnthologic names president of Performance Marketing
Des Moines-based marketing and technology collective Anthologic appointed Sarah Miller to president of its Performance Marketing unit, the company announced. Before being named president, Miller started at Performance Marketing in 2016 as the director of account service. …
Read MoreSurvey: Better flexibility, child care and family leave necessary for pandemic recovery
Construction beginning on new event venue on Grand Avenue in Des Moines
Taylor Boesen’s original five-year plan for her event planning business included opening a venue at which to hold wedding receptions, graduation parties and other special gatherings.
Boesen started White Willow Events in 2013. About …
Read MoreEPA announces $2.5M in grants for Iowa water quality projects
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded Iowa organizations $2.5 million to improve water quality, habitat and the exchange of information among farmers that will benefit the ecosystems and watersheds from Iowa to the Gulf …
Read MoreMarketing: Let’s go beneath the surface
This has been a busy month for brands to outwardly demonstrate their societal stand. They’ve been speaking out about diversity, equity and inclusion. It’s the anniversary of George Floyd’s murder, and it’s Pride month, so …
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