Archive for June 2021
Hy-Vee store director named national store manager of the year
Brandon Lampkin, who has worked for Hy-Vee Inc. 31 years and is director of one of the company’s stores in Omaha, has been named 2021 Store Manager of the Year by FMI: the Food Industry …
Read MorePrincipal to exit consumer life insurance, fixed annuities following sweeping strategic review
Principal Financial Group this morning announced significant changes to its product portfolio and capital management strategy, following a comprehensive review of the company’s business mix and capital management options. The strategic review was part of …
Read MoreIowa Supreme Court upholds district court ruling in fired employees’ challenge to Casey’s drug testing policy
The Iowa Supreme Court today issued a ruling that found Casey’s General Stores Inc. — for the most part — properly handled its amended policy for conducting unannounced random drug testing of its employees in 2016.
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MercyOne affiliate hospital in eastern Nebraska to close effective July 1
A MercyOne affiliate hospital in eastern Nebraska is abruptly closing, largely because of low inpatient and emergency department volumes, Becker’s Hospital Review reported. MercyOne Oakland Medical Center, which is located 70 miles northwest of Omaha, will halt …
Read MoreStead Family Children’s Hospital expands neonatal medical transport service
A newly expanded neonatal medical transport service is improving access to Iowa’s only Level 4 neonatal intensive care unit at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital, the hospital announced. Since it was established …
Read MorePolk County Treasurer’s Office experiencing backlog amid staff shortage
Des Moines Register: Need to renew your vehicle tags or register your car? Be prepared to wait. Currently, an email sent to the Polk County Treasurer’s Office will receive an automated reply saying to expect a …
Read MoreScholarships available for 2021 Women Lead Change Central Iowa Conference
Applications for scholarships to the 2021 Women Lead Change Central Iowa Conference are now open. The professional track scholarships are granted to individuals who are seeking registration assistance. The joining voices scholarships are granted to …
Read MorePartnership to announce its federal policy agenda on Tuesday
The Greater Des Moines Partnership will announce its 2021 Federal Policy Agenda during a virtual event on Tuesday, June 29. During the event, scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., Partnership leadership and volunteers will outline key …
Read MoreVariety’s Polo on the Green returns for a live event in July
Variety – the Children’s Charity of Iowa has announced that its Polo on the Green fundraiser will return as a live event this year on July 17 at Powder River Ranch near Cumming. It will …
Read MoreIEDA approves $100M state tax revenue for D.M. soccer and hockey projects, 4 other projects
The Iowa Economic Development Authority approved $100 million in funds for six redevelopment proposals across the state that are part of the Iowa Reinvestment Act program, including a planned soccer stadium in downtown Des Moines …
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