Archive for September 2021
American Equity’s Bryant named 2021 Human Resources Professional of the Year
The Business Record has named Jennifer Bryant as the Dentons Davis Brown Human Resources Professional of the Year. Bryant is executive vice president and chief human resources officer of American Equity Investment Life Insurance Co. in West Des …
Read MoreNOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: ‘The Conjuring’ house is asking $1.2 million (spirits included)
With only three more days until the start of one of my favorite months, this spooky listing in the Wall Street Journal seemed like one to highlight. Jenn and Cory Heinzen are both paranormal investigators and have …
Read MoreToppling Goliath Brewing seeks location for Des Moines metro brewery, taproom
Des Moines Register: Iowa’s most acclaimed brewery could be headed to Des Moines. Decorah’s Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. released a public proposal Monday asking developers to consider housing a permanent brewery and taproom in the capital. …
Read MoreFunk receives Leach Leadership Award from Iowa Bankers Association
The Iowa Bankers Association recently honored Charlie Funk, president and CEO of MidWestOne Bank in Iowa City, with the 2021 James A. Leach Leadership Award, the Corridor Business Journal reported. Funk received the award last week during …
Read More23 state-of-the-art birthing suites part of $15M addition at Mary Greeley
Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames has opened a new state-of-the art birthing and neonatal intensive care unit at the hospital that’s designed to keep newborns together with their moms, no matter the level of …
Read MoreNew restaurant coming to downtown Des Moines
Two years ago, a North Carolina-based restaurant chain that serves Southern-style food announced plans to open an eatery in downtown Des Moines.
The pandemic stalled those plans.
Are You Afraid of (Market) Heights?
BY KENT KRAMER, CFP®, AIF®, Chief Investment Officer, Foster Group
“I don’t have a fear of heights. I do, however, have a fear of falling from heights.” – George Carlin
The first album (yes, a 33 …
Read MoreOn Leadership: 10 questions to help leaders thrive during change
Whether I’m in conversation with business leaders running organizations, friends trying to manage hybrid work, or parents dealing with ever-changing school situations, everyone keeps talking about “getting back to normal.” But what is normal now? …
Read MoreMarketing: Smart marketing on TikTok
In last week’s column, we looked at the phenomenon that is TikTok and the numbers behind the app’s success. This week, I want to examine how agencies and brands are using the incredibly popular app …
Read MoreAmmo shortage put hunters, sellers and police in a pinch
Cedar Rapids Gazette: With fall hunting seasons unfolding in Iowa and demand for ammunition rising, supplies are so tight that some retailers are rationing how much customers can buy and the state is warning hunters to …
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