Archive for November 2021
Biden vaccine rule for health workers blocked in Iowa, 9 other states
Cedar Rapids Gazette: A federal judge on Monday blocked President Joe Biden’s administration from enforcing a coronavirus vaccine mandate on thousands of health care workers in 10 states that had brought the first legal challenge against …
Read More‘Lend a Ham’ event to feed hundreds at downtown Des Moines shelter
Dozens of Des Moines area leaders will participate in the fifth annual “Lend A Ham” event taking place at Central Iowa Shelter & Services in Des Moines tomorrow morning on Giving Tuesday. Representatives from Fareway …
Read MorePartnership’s Shaw named to chamber executives 40 Under 40 list
Courtney Shaw, senior vice president of communications at the Greater Des Moines Partnership, has been named to the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) 40 Under 40 list. The annual recognition program showcases 40 of the chamber …
Read MoreNOTEBOOK: University diversity officers discuss how to make new diverse hires feel included
Picture this: Your house is a mess. There are dog toys on the floor, crumbs on the counters, mail scattered all over the coffee table and your kids have somehow managed to leave their …
Read MoreLee Enterprises tries to ward off hostile takeover by Alden
Associated Press: The Lee Enterprises newspaper chain has adopted a “poison-pill” plan to protect itself from a hostile takeover while the company’s board considers an unsolicited offer from hedge fund Alden Global Capital. The shareholder rights …
Read MoreAmes Chamber of Commerce announces winners for Dec. 8 annual awards ceremony
The Ames Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Awards ceremony is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Dec. 8 at Prairie Moon Winery. It will include a dinner and the presentation of the awards. There are 11 award …
Read MoreProteus exceeds goal for “I’m Thankful for Farmworkers” fundraiser
Proteus Inc. exceeded its goal for its annual “I’m Thankful for Farmworkers” fundraiser, raising $57,665. According to a news release, the Nov. 5 virtual fundraiser raised money to support the organization’s mission to provide farmworkers and their families …
Read MoreISU, UI named in top 50 undergraduate entrepreneurship programs
Iowa State University and the University of Iowa both ranked on the Princeton Review and Entrepreneur magazine’s list of the top 50 undergraduate programs for entrepreneurship, ranking at No. 11 and No. 28, respectively. The …
Read MoreMidAmerican Foundation awards grants for communities, arts, culture and education
The MidAmerican Energy Foundation has awarded grants totaling more than $500,000 to 15 organizations in the third quarter, the foundation announced this week. The foundation is funded by company shareholders, and it assists nonprofits and communities the …
Read MorePartnership to unveil legislative priorities during Dec. 8 leadership breakfast
The Greater Des Moines Partnership will hold its Legislative Leadership Breakfast on Dec. 8. The breakfast, scheduled for 7:30-9:30 a.m., will be a preview of the upcoming 2022 legislative session, which is scheduled to begin on Jan. …
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